Nissan 300ZX

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Nissan 300ZX (called Nissan Fairlady Z in Japan) is a sports car produced by Nissan Manufacturer. It consists of third and fourth generation Z-car line-up, respectively, where the chassis designations Z31 and Z32.

"Nissan 300ZX : once again beautiful, so sleek and tight and shimmering that it still looks great ten years after it went away" - Automobile, 2006

Nissan 300ZX name followed the numerical convention initiated with the Nissan 240Z, highlighted by Yutaka Katayama, once president of Nissan Motors USA. "X" is added to the name of the model of its predecessor, which means "luxury". The name is used in most markets, except a few, including the domestic Japanese auto market, like all previous Z cars was sold as a "Nissan Fairlady Z". Bestsellers Nissan 300ZX were Z31s, with a turnover of more than 100,000 Z32.

Nissan 300ZX Z32

Z31 and Z32 with 3.0 liter V6 and the atmospheric one (Z31) or Twin (Z32), turbo engine. Although both engines are the same VG series and have the same displacement, output VG30DE Z32 and Z31 more than the VG30DETT. VG30DE series also has a double overhead camshafts, variable valve timing, while older VG30 is a single overhead camshaft. Atmospheric Z32 has 222 hp (166 kW) and 198 pounds · km (268 N × m) of torque compared to Z31 with 160-165 hp and 174 pounds · km (236 N × m) of torque. Twin-turbo Z32s has 300 hp (220 kW) and 283 pounds · km (384 N × m) of torque in a single turbo Z31, which is 200-205 km · horses and 227 pounds (308 N × m) of torque. Z32 Twin Turbo engine is also at odds with intercooled turbo Z31. Z31 is a SOHC engine has 13 screws in his head, for a total of 26, where the Z32 double SOHC engine with only 8 screws per capita, 16 total

Z31 chassis was designed after the previous Z-car, Nissan 280ZX, and had two special editions on. 50th Anniversary Edition focused on luxury to celebrate the company semi-centennial anniversary in 1984, while the Shiro Special, released 4 years later, boasted performance upgrades. Styling would be completely renewed with the release of Z32, leading to a larger footprint and curved lines with the overall result that the Z32 was transformed into resistance at 31, compared to the Z31 is the beginning, 30 The newer chassis also featured hydraulic operation called SuperHICAS rear (amended in 1994 in electric cars), in its top-of-the-line models. Although a special edition, in 1996 Nissan designated the final 300 American units Commemorative Edition. Production Z32 ceased outside the domestic market and remained in Japan until August 2000.

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True to its heritage, race-only Nissan 300ZX cars had some big wins, including the 1986 Trans-Am Series and in 1994, the Daytona 24 hours. However, politics and a controversial GTS-1 motorsport class victory in 24 hours Lemans that year prompted the International Motor Sports Association to twin turbo engine illegal for future competition to explain. Nissan 300ZX E / BMS also land speed record of 419.84 km / h (260.87 kilometers / h) 1991 Bonneville Speed Trial.

Dodge Durango

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Although the Dodge Durango is classified as a medium sized sport-utility vehicle, the designers usually in about half of larger size to fill the gap between medium-sized SUVs and full-size SUV class. Dodge Durango hope that also will appeal to SUV customers who need more interior space and towing capacity than the medium SUV can usually deliver, but no garage space for full-size sport-ute or want something as heavy walking days - to - day basis.

The Dodge Durango is a full-size SUV from Chrysler's Dodge brand manufacturer

Dodge Durango, the state pays in dimensions, where three rows of seats are available. These are sturdy body-on-frame and mechanisms, the potential for a powerful V8 engine. These features make the families of different sizes travel in comfort when pulling a trailer or boat. To slow economic growth, Dodge Durango relative weight translates into good appetite for gasoline, and it is a truck, and its treatment is problematic in terms of auto-crossover. But Dodge Durango is a plus-size approach appeals to the traditional SUV customers who want their muscular power.

2004 Dodge Durango

Current Dodge Durango found in Sweden, midgrade SLT and Limited trim levels and comes with one of the three engines: 210 hp V6, 303 hp Hemi V8, 376 hp V8. They are offered with either rear drive or four wheel drive car with the lowest leverage. Alternatively, a single-speed transfer case 4WD models they chose, which actually means you get a Dodge Durango with all-wheel drive. All Dodge Durango with automatic transmission is standard - four-speed for the V6, five of the V8 engines.

In an interesting Side Story, Dodge Durango Limited HEV hybrid, with two-hybrid Hemi V8 (345 hp and 380 pounds-feet of torque), two electric motors (87 hp and 235 Nm torque) and dual-mode transmission with variable ratios were canceled shortly after its debut, but may still be available on dealer lots.

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In statements, Dodge Durango, we found that it adequately manages the traditional body-on-frame SUV, although car-SUV crossover is excellent. Quality of interior is a few notches lower than we expect from a family-friendly utility vehicles. Given the weight of Dodge Durango, V8 engines are more suited for towing and acceleration. But the fuel is no better than a full-size SUV. All in all, we only recommend if you have a large aging Dodge Durango SUV that can attract a lot of things to draw.

Dodge Neon

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Makes it an attractive small cars available, are often a struggle for the American car Chrysler manufacturers. Popular Japanese nameplates do well since, and American consumers are aware of their reputation for quality and reliability. Dodge then the second approach, introduced by a front-wheel drive Dodge Neon sedan and coupe (in parallel with identical Plymouth Neon) for model year 1995: the company gave the joy of driving. Suspension and steering systems are carefully tuned to your car to handle well in corners and a couple of engines, including a 140-horsepower DOHC four-cylinder - a lot of power for an economy car at the time. Of course, it does not hurt that the Dodge Neon was cute as a bug and cheaper than most peers, either. Soon realized the budget-minded traders and was popular among young people, driving enthusiasts who are looking for an alternative to meeting domestic import cars.

The Dodge Neon was offered in multiple versions and configurations over its production life

Sorry, Dodge lost his way, he redesigned the Dodge Neon for model year 2000. The car was a bit softer than the original, but is heavier, more expensive and not strong. Advent Turbo Dodge Neon SRT-4 sedan in 2003, has led a number of enthusiasts in algae, but like most economy-be car buyers shifted to other brands. Dodge Neon was canceled after the pilot is set 2005 years, his successor, Caliber four-door hatchback.

1997-99 Dodge Neon Coupe

Sold 2000 - 2005 in sedan form only offered a second-generation Dodge Neon roomy interior, smooth ride, nimble handling and strong brakes. Drawbacks are weak and refined engine, very strong wind and road noise, and general lack of luster and workload in relation to the rest of the economy cars. Crash test results have been mixed, as from solid neon in the government's poor performance in tests, but earned Insurance Institute for Road Safety (IIHS) tests. Anti-lock brakes are optional on all Dodge Neon models years, side airbags were elections in 2001.

Initially, the buyer may receive a buzzing 132-horsepower four-cylinder engine with a single five-speed manual gearbox or a three-speed automatic transmission. Results-oriented Dodge Neon R / T and ACR models came in 2001 with 150 hp four-cylinder. They were faster than other Dodge Neons, but you can only be obtained with a manual transmission. Four-speed automatic finally replaced the three-phase units in 2002. Plymouth version of the car was sold in 2000 and 2001 and has never been presented with a 150 hp engine and four-speed automatic.

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Dodge Neon SRT-4 sedan is one of the few bright spots in the recent history of the Dodge Neon. Sold 2003, 2004, 2005, the economy is dominated by shallow sports sedan performance, you can buy for $ 20,000. The main ingredients are high-boost turbocharged 2.4-liter engine good for 215-230 hp and 245-250 ft-lb torque (the output is increased slightly from year to year) and completely returned, track-ready suspension. Not only will the Dodge Neon 60 km / h in less than 6 seconds, it was easy in the corners, especially in the years 2004 and 2005 models come with a limited slip differential.

Lincoln Navigator First Generation

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1998 Lincoln Navigator was introduced by Ford Motor Company Manufacturer in August 1997 as the first Lincoln Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) with a capacity of up to eight people. Navigator is based directly on the Ford Expedition, which took place a year ago, but was positioned as a luxury new selection in this growing full-size SUV segment, with more features and luxurious appearance. While the exterior of Navigator, Expedition bears resemblance to his cousin at first sight, differ in several ways, including different front and rear panels with unique headlights and taillights, chrome "waterfall" style grille, unique hood, a different style of wheels, unique wheel arches, roof carrier modes and different handles. The truck Lincoln Navigator humble roots can easily be considered the same dashboard layout Expedition and Ford F350 was. However, interior Navigator featured luxury accessories, including standard leather seating surfaces, fine wood shavings, including blankets, and increased noise.

The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV built by the Ford Motor Company for its luxury division

As for other functions, the Lincoln Navigator is equipped with things like dual front side airbags, four-wheel anti-lock braking system, disc brakes, four-speaker premium audio system with AM / FM radio / cassette player, automatic climate control, wood and leather steering wheel with redundant audio conditioning, "the captain chair" front bucket seats, power driver and front passenger seat, the first and second row floor console, overhead console (with map lights and electronic information displays), power windows, power door locks, Power heated mirrors, remote central locking with remote, illuminated running boards, automatic lights, fog lamps and 16-inch alloy wheels. Upscale options include a power moonroof, universal garage door opener, electro-chromatic rear-view mirror (from another dazzling headlights from other vehicles for filters Lincoln Navigator), seven-speaker, 290-watt audio system with six-disc CD changer mounting bracket, rear audio controls and 17-inch alloy wheels.

2002 Lincoln Navigator

Among its luxury appointments, Lincoln Navigator was mechanically identical to the expedition. Both were full-size, rear wheel drive body-on-frame SUV with a short-long arm (SLA) independent front suspension and live axle rear suspension. Lincoln Navigator varied little in relation to the expedition with a cargo-leveling air suspension tuned more for ride comfort. Two-wheel drive is standard Ford Navigator Control Trac four-wheel drive system with high and low gears available. Navigator originally shared the same 5.4 L V8 SOHC such expeditions to 230 hp (170 kW) at 4250 rpm. / Min and 325 pounds · km (441 N × m) of torque at 3000 rpm. / Min. Lincoln Navigator the same 4R100 4-speed automatic with overdrive, as the expedition. Rear axle Lincoln Navigator, or was it two wheels, four wheels, is 3.73:1. The basic weight 5000 lbs (2300 kg), a Lincoln Navigator is not too fast on the track. Four-wheel-drive model tested by Motor Trend magazine weighed in 5557 pounds (2521 kg), acceleration from zero to 60 mph (97 km / h) in 10.3 seconds and a quarter miles complete (~ 400 m) in 17.7 seconds 78.7 mph (126.7 km / h). But the same Lincoln Navigator came with a useful tow capacity 7700 lbs (3500 kg).

In the first calendar year sales (1998), Lincoln Navigator contributed to a unique event in recent decades - a ban on overtaking for competing brands Lincoln Cadillac annual revenue. Originally published data show that Cadillac sold Lincoln sold nearly 222 vehicles, due to the large increase in monthly sales Escalade in December, hundreds of the previous year almost 5000th Subsequent audit resulted in withdrawal / apology in May 1999, the distribution of "mistakes" in the "overzealous" low-level employees.

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Upgrade Lincoln Navigator came after only one model year because of the refining and competitive car. 1999 Lincoln Navigator originally came with the same 5.4 L V8 SOHC before, but this was revised to produce 260 hp (190 kW) at 4500 rpm. / Min and 345 pounds · km (468 N × m) of torque at 2300 rpm / min. Arrive later in the same model years to replace the engine, a new 5.4 L DOHC V8, 300 hp (220 kW) at 5000 rpm. / Min and 355 pounds · km (481 N × m) of torque at 2,750 rpm. / Min I produced. The new DOHC V8 has been marketed under the name of Intech, making it the second engine after Lincoln 4.6 L DOHC V8 Lincoln Mark VIII, the use of the name. Rest powerplant Lincoln Navigator, including the transmission and rear axle remained almost unchanged. New Intech V8 engine, zero to 60 mph (97 km / h) acceleration time is reduced to between class and eight seconds towing capacity increased to more than 8500 pounds (3900 kg). Elsewhere in the Lincoln Navigator, electrically adjustable brake and gas pedals are available for 1999 and 17-inch alloy wheels are now standard. In 2000, the list can be expanded Lincoln Navigator satellite navigation system, heated front seats and cooled, reverse-sensing system and side-airbags. Also in 2000, softer Nudo leather replaced the previous leather used in the Lincoln Navigator and Navigator radio antenna is removed from the front passenger fender and integrated into the rear passenger quarter panel. For the year 2001, found the back seat, VHS-based video entertainment system. The slight changes, no color "four-point star" logo, a symbol of Lincoln has gone from red to black in 2001 and were later navigation. Lincoln Navigator is transferred unchanged for the year 2002 as the new Navigator was foreseen for 2003. In 2001, the text Navigator - Lincoln on the back changed to Lincoln - Navigator.