2008 Brabus Bullit Black Arrow

The 2008 Brabus Bullit Black Arrow is a high performance sports car and also one of the world’s fastest cars.

The Brabus Bullit Black Arrow features a 6.3 L Twin-Turbo V12 engine with increased size in the bore and stroke. The engine is lubricated with ARAL Synthetic motor oil and the engine features specially designed pistons, cylinder heads for the exchange of fast gas.

Brabus Bullit Black Arrow 480

The capacity of the engine is 6233 cc, and it delivers an output power of 730 bhp at 5100 rpm and 694 lb-ft torque at 2100 rpm. The Brabus Bullit Black Arrow reaches the speed of 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and the top speed is about 225 mph. The Brabus Bullit Black Arrow features five speed automatic transmission and the gear shifts can be performed easily at higher speeds.

The Brabus Bullit Black Arrow features the latest dynamic systems which are the ESP, ASR and ABS. The Brabus Bullit features Black Arrow 19-inch Monoblock S alloy wheels wrapped with specially designed Yokohama or Pirelli tires. The wheels feature disc brakes with 12-piston aluminum calipers that can handle the car even at higher stress. The specially designed front apron ensures the cooling of the front brakes and gas pressure shock consists of ten adjustable settings that ensure comfort and safe driving.

The exteriors feature the integrated entrance lights and the stylish body structure of the car. The interiors are mostly designed with carbon fibre, Mastik and Nabuk leather and it features leather seats, sporty steering wheel, dashboard and air conditioning system.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 4-door sedan
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – 6.3 L Twin-Turbo V12
Capacity: – 6233 cc
Power: – 730 bhp at 5100 rpm
Torque: – 974 lb-ft at 2100 rpm
Transmission: – 5-Speed Automatic
Length: – 180.7 inches
Width: – 72.0 inches
Height: – 55.2 inches
Weight: – 4097 lbs
0-60: – 3.9 sec
Top speed: – 225 mph

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2008 Brabus C 4.0

The 2008 Brabus C 4.0 is a four door high performance car.

The Brabus C 4.0 is well known for its modified suspensions, light alloy wheels, programmed engine electronics and stainless steel exhaust systems.

The Brabus C 4.0 features a V6 Diesel Hybrid engine with a capacity of 4000 cc. The engine delivers an output power of 332 bhp and 310 lb-ft torque at 4200 rpm. The Brabus C 4.0 reaches the speed of 60 mph in 5.8 seconds and the top speed is about 170 mph. The Brabus C 4.0 features seven speed automatic transmission and the gear shifts can be performed easily at higher speeds.

2008 Brabus C 480

The Brabus C 4.0 features specially designed front spoiler with air inlets that allows air for the cooling of front brakes. The Brabus C 4.0 features an optional 17,18, 19 and 20-inch light alloy wheels. The C-class features the large 20-inch wheels with disc brakes on all the wheels that have a maximum stopping capacity at higher speeds.

The exteriors feature the LED entrance lights, carbon fibre covers, stainless steel doors, and mirrors. The interiors are mostly finished with wood, carbon fiber, Mastik and Alcantara leather and it features the leather seats, sporty steering wheel, speedometer and the air conditioning system.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 4-door sedan
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – V6 Diesel Hybrid
Capacity: – 4000 cc
Power: – 332 bhp
Torque: – 310 lb-ft at 4200 rpm
Transmission: – 7-Speed Automatic
0-60: – 5.8 sec
Top speed: – 170 mph

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2008 Brabus SLR McLaren Roadster

The 2008 Brabus SLR McLaren Roadster is a high performance two door and topless car.

The Brabus SLR McLaren Roadster features clutch type limited slip which increases the cars acceleration. The engine also consists of exhaust systems, cooling system, and specially designed camshafts.

Brabus SLR McLaren Roadster 480

The Brabus SLR McLaren Roadster features Supercharged V8 engine with a capacity of 5439 cc. The engine delivers an output power of 641 bhp at 6500 rpm, it reaches the speed of 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and the top speed is about 209 mph. The Brabus SLR McLaren Roadster features five speed automatic transmission and the gear shifts can be performed easily at higher stress.

The Brabus SLR McLaren Roadster features 20-inch Monoblock six spoke alloy wheels, which are being wrapped with a choice of specially designed Pirelli or Yokohama tires for better handling of the car at higher speeds.

The interiors are mostly finished in carbon and leather. It features the sporty steering wheel, leather seats and the stylish dashboard.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 2-door convertible
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – Supercharged V8
Capacity: – 5439 cc
Power: – 641 bhp at 6500 rpm
Transmission: – 5-Speed Automatic
0-60: – 3.5 sec
Top speed: – 209 mph

Brabus SLR McLaren Roadster 360 View

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Lexus ES for Sale

Lexus ES 150

This mid-size luxury car released in 1989 by Lexus, a Division of Toyota Motor corporation, is built on Toyota Camry’s platform. It has a V6 engine and is in automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The latest model of the ES (the fifth generation) was launched in Chicago Auto Show in 2006. This car features the new design philosophy of Lexus, which is L-finesse. This car also has the Lexus emblem on the grille once again, after the second-generation model has removed it from the grilles.

The ES 350 (the ES new name) has a 3.5 L 2GR-FE V6 engine that is capable of producing 272 hp. This engine can accelerate the car from 0-97 km/h in just 7 seconds but there have been other actual tests that recorded 6.2 seconds for the same acceleration rate.

Base MSRP for New Lexus ES: $36,725
Estimated Price Range for Used Lexus ES: $9,000-$35,000
Estimated MPG for Lexus ES: 19 City/27 Hwy
Available Trims: 250, 300, 330, 350
Below are Pre-Owned Lexus ES from 7 of the top used-car sites on the web:

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The ES 350 has a few interior additions like MP3 player with auxiliary input, walnut wood accents, leather seats, Lexus SmartAccess (the keyless entry and ignition system), Lexus Park Assist (sonar-based warning system), DVD navigation system and 14-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio system to name a few. Although this car is being made in Japan, it was never sold there.

Lexus ES Review

September 4, 2008 at 12:47 pm | 2 comments

Lexus GS for Sale

Lexus GS 150

Lexus debuts their GS model in 1991 and was sold in 1993. This was their model used to fill in the gap between the ES and LS models. At its debut, it used the Toyota Aristo platform and improvements were made after that in the next generations.

Base MSRP for New Lexus GS: $46,900
Estimated Price Range for Used Lexus GS: $7,000-$42,000
Estimated MPG for Lexus GS: 19 City/26 Hwy
Available Trims: 300, 350, 400, 430, 450h, 460
Below are Pre-Owned Lexus GS from Ebay and 5 of the top used-car sites on the web:

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Used Lexus GS on Internetautoguide

Lexus GS Review

The comparative specifications of the three models are as follows:

First Generation | Second generation | Third Generation
Engine: 3.0Q 2JZ-GE I6 3.0 L 2JZ-GE I6 3.0 L 3GR-FSE V6
3.0R 2JZ-GE twin-turbo I6 3.0 L 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo I6 3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6
4.0Z I4 1 UZ-FE V8 4.0 L 1UZ-FE V8 4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8
4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8 4.6 L 1UR-FE V8

Transmission: 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
4-speed automatic 8-speed automatic

Wheelbase: 109.4 inches 110.2 inches 112.2 inches

Length: 194.9 inches 189.2 inches 190.0 inches

Width: 70.7 inches 70.9 inches 71.7 inches

Height: 55.1 inches (93-94 models) 56.7 inches (98-01 models) 56.1 inches (RWD)
55.9 inches (95-97 models) 55.9 (02-05 models) 56.5 inches (AWD)

Fuel capacity: 80 liters 75 liters 68 liters

September 4, 2008 at 12:47 pm | 1 comment

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