GMC Typhoon
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The GMC Typhoon went into production from 1992 to 1993 with less than 5,000 units produced. It was marketed as the high-performance variant of GM’s Jimmy sports utility vehicle (SUV), and specifically based on the 1991 edition of that SUV.

Estimated Price Range for Used GMC Typhoon: $3,500-$15,000
Estimated MPG for GMC Typhoon: 14 City/17 Hwy
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The Typhoon is also closely related to the GMC Syclone but differs with its air-operated self-leveling rear suspension. An all-wheel drive, the Typhoon is powered by a 4.3L LB4 turbo V6 engine. Power output is listed officially at 280 horse power (209 kW) and 360 ft-lb (488 N-m) of torque, although there have been some stock Typhoons gauged at more than 300 horse power (224 kW).

The GMC Typhoon can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5.3 seconds and burn a quarter-mile track at 95 mph in 14.1 seconds. With these impressive figures, Car and Driver magazine favorably compared the Typhoon’s performance with the pricier Ferrari 348ts, Chevrolet Corvette and Nissan 300ZX Turbo.

GMC Typhoon Review

Cars manufactured under the BMW 5-Series thrive under the number 5. This series, addressed to the mid-size/executive car market segment, is now on its fifth generation and has sold over 5 million units since its introduction in 1972. The BMW 5-Series was so named because it is the fifth of the “new series” of models after the V-8 and Isetta offerings from the BMW production line. Body styling of the 5-Series was done by Marcello Gandini who based the design on the Bertone 1970 Garmisch 2002ti show car exhibited in Geneva that year.

Two other classy cars sport a similar Gandini design, the Alfa Romeo Alfetta and the Fiat 132. The five generations of models in the BMW 5- Series are differentiated by unique numbers in their chassis. The BMW tradition of naming its cars in three digits also began with the 5-Series, with the first digit indicating the model and following two digits representing the deciliter size of the engine.

Base MSRP for New BMW 5-Series: $45,050
Estimated MPG for BMW 5-Series: 22 City/32 Hwy
Available Trims: 525I, 530I, 535I, 528I, 550I
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BMW 5-Series Review

Vauxhall’s very own, VXR8 super-saloon has a potent new V8 engine for 2008. This top of the line engine lets the Vauxhall VXR8 to compete at a higher competition with its rivals. Known as the LS3, this new V8 engine has a capacity growing from 5967cc to 6162cc, improving over the LS2 unit.

The power has grown by 14PS to 431PS at 6000rpm. Vauxhall has reached 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds reducing the time with automatic transmissions from its old 5.0 seconds. A factory-built model of the 20-inch rims has been added on for the first time for this model.

Those in the market for car models under the BMW 6-Series should be interested in comparing them with their direct competitors: Mercedes Benz SL, Cadillac XLR, Jaguar XK and Lexus SC430.

Two automobile generations compose the BMW 6-Series. First is the E24 introduced in 1976 as a replacement for the 3.OCS and 3.OCSi also called the E9. The E24, unlike the E9, meets US safety regulations in terms of crash and rollover standards. A 3210 cc engine with 197 PS (145 kW) powers the original E24, which was upgraded to a 3453 cc SOCH, 218 PS (160 kW) in the 1980 model 635CSi for a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). The second generation BMW 6-Series featured the E63/E/64 variants. The E63 first came out in 2003 with a 4.4-liter, 325 hp (242 kW) engine. In 2004, the 630i was introduced with an inline six-cylinder engine that is more affordable. This was followed by the introduction of the E64, the first convertible model in the BMW 6-Series.

Base MSRP for New BMW 6 Series: $90,000
Available Trims: 650I, 645CI
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The GMC Yukon is a full-sized sports utility vehicle (SUV) from General Motors. It came into the market in 1992 as the re-badged version of the full-size GMC Jimmy. The Yukon comes in two body styles: two-door and four-door variants.

The weight of the two-door Yukon is about 4,500 pounds, while the four-door is about 5,500 pounds. Based on General Motors’ GMT 400 platform, it is mounted with a 5.7L V8 engine with choices for four-speed automatic or manual transmissions as well as a five-speed manual option.

GMC Yukon buyers can also choose from rear-wheel or four-wheel drive versions. Upscale variants called the Yukon XL and Yukon Denali have also been introduced in the market. These versions have gained wide acceptance among wealthy families. The Yukon Denali in particular has become an icon of pop culture, helping enable this variant to contribute about 40% in total GMC Yukon sales in the US.

Estimated Price Range for Used GMC Yukon: $1,290-$3,000
Estimated MPG for GMC Yukon: 14 City/17 Hwy
Available Trims: XL, SLT, SLE
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