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Volkswagen Passat CC 2009 review

2009-08-15T09:55:00.000-07:00

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Volkswagen Passat CC 2009 specification

Base Price
$27,000-$40,000 (est)

Vehicle layout
Front-engine, FWD/AWD, 4-pass, 4-door sedan

Engine
2.0L/200-hp (est)/207-lb-ft (est) turbocharged DOHC 16-valve I-4 , 3.6L/280-hp (est)/265-lb-ft (est) DOHC 24-valve V-6
Transmission
6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic

Curb weight (dist f/r)
3400-3900 lb (mfr)

Wheelbase
106.7 in

Length x width x height
188.9 x 73.1 x 56.0 in

0-60 mph
6.6 - 7.4 sec (mfr est)

EPA city/hwy fuel econ
16-20 / 24-29 mpg (est)

CO2 emmisions
0.83-1.03 lb/mile (est)

On sale in U.S.
September 2008

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Volkswagen Passat CC 2009 specification

Mitsubishi Colt 5-door (2008) Review

2009-07-28T16:23:00.000-07:00

Mitsubishi Colt 5-door (2008) Description
With 205,561 cars (3-door, 5-door and coupé-cabriolet included) sold between the initial launch of Spring of 2004 and May 2007 - therefore covering three successive fiscal years - Mitsubishi Colt has successfully re-established the "Colt" nameplate in many a major European market, like Italy (9,122 units for CY2006 / + 8% in Europe's largest B-segment market) or Germany (20,129 sales for CY2006 where it commands a 3.5% market share in the segment).

With most of these sales being conquest - since Mitsubishi Motors did not have any model in this sector before - Colt's performance (81.504 sales for CY2006 or +12.7%) is even more remarkable. More so as the B-segment is one the toughest in Europe, involving all the mega-budget big players and driven by the introduction of new models.

As a further evidence, in B-segment-orientated Southern Europe, Mitsubishi Colt sales increased in Spain by 24.3% during CY2006, with the sporty 3-door variant representing 45% of the total.

Mini Clubman John Cooper Works (2009) Review

2009-07-28T16:21:00.000-07:00

2009 MINI John Cooper Works Specifications

Transmission - Getrag 6-Speed manual
Final Drive Ratio - 3.647:1
Layout - Front Engine, FWD

Engine
Engine Type - Twin Scroll Turbocharged 4 Cylinder
Displacement - 1.6 Liters
Bore X Stroke - 3.03 x 3.38 in.
Horsepower - 208 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque - 192 lb-ft. @ 1850 rpm

Exterior
Tires - 205/45 R17 84W RSC
Wheels - 7J x 17 alloy
Wheelbase - 97.1 in.
Length - 146.2 in.
Width - 66.3 in.
Height - 55.4 in.
Body Type - Fixed Roof Coupe

Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2009) Review

2009-07-28T16:05:00.000-07:00

Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2009) specification

Standard Engine
Trims: mini MPV B200 (mini MPV 5-dr manual) B200T (mini MPV 5-dr manual)
Engine 2.0 L in-line4 (2) 2.0 L in-line4 (1)
cc 2,034 2,034
Fuel type premium unleaded premium unleaded
Power

Maximum power kW 100 144
Maximum power hp/PS 134 193
rpm for maximum power 5,750 5,000
maximum torque Nm 184 279
maximum torque lb ft 136 206
rpm for maximum torque 3,500 1,800