The Ford Escape, a 2001 model, is another compact crossover sports utility vehicle manufactured by Ford Motor Company. It was introduced in 2000, and is known in the European market as Ford Maverick.

Ford and Mazda jointly developed Ford Escape and it was simultaneously launched with the Mazda Tribute. In the US, a luxury version called the Mariner was released by Ford’s Mercury division. In addition, a hybrid Ford escape was developed and released in 2004. It is the first hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV).

Base MSRP for New Ford Escape: $21,240
Estimated MPG for Used Ford Escape: 23 City/28 Hwy
Available Trims: XLS, XLT
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The Ford Escape platform was built on the Ford CD2, which was based on Mazda GF. Mazda 626 was built on the same platform. Among Ford’s line up, The Edge is priced below the truck-based Explorer. However, it is larger than SUVs from Honda and Toyota.

One good characteristics of Escape is its SecuriLock. This security lock includes a built-in RFID chip in the key. This chip is read by the vehicle every time it is started. This feature made theft by using duplicate keys almost impossible.

Ford Escape Review

Manufactured by Ford Motor Company, the Ford Escort is a compact car which replaced the Ford Pinto subcompact car. The Ford Escort was launched in 1981. It was the first front-wheel-drive car produced by Ford in the North America. Escort also replaced Ford Fiesta which was imported from Europe. Ford Fiesta was more mechanically advanced compared to Escort but it was too small.

The first Escort in America was supposed to share similar components with the European Mk III. It was introduced as a two-door hatchback, and as a four-door station wagon. The following year, the four-door hatchback followed. The Ford Escort came to be one the company’s most successful models in the 80s. It earned much better reputation and good reviews compared with the Ford Pinto. Ford Pinto can be remembered because of the issues it faced on safety matters. It was considered the best-selling car in the United States after two years in the market.

Estimated Price Range for Used Ford Escort: $1000-$9000
Estimated MPG for Used Ford Escort: 22 City/30 Hwy
Available Trims: LX, GT, ZX2, SE
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Ford Escort Doing Donuts

The Aston Martin DBS is a two seater and high performance sports car launched in the year 2008.

The DBS is a mixture of stylish design, modern manufacturing methods and an experienced hand work. It is a muscular and lightweight car where the body panels are made of lightweight carbon fibre. As a result of light weight the car attains good balance between the cars mass and strength.

The DBS consists of a 6.0 liter V12 engine with six speed manual transmission. The capacity of the engine is about 5935 cc and it delivers an output power of 510 bhp at 6500 rpm and 420 lb-ft torque at 5750 rpm. The DBS reaches the speed of 62 mph in 4.3 seconds and the top speed is about 191 mph. The price of the car is $262,000.

The car features Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system for better control during the extreme driving conditions. The DSC can be switched on by holding the switch for two seconds and it can be switched off by holding the switch for four seconds.

The car features 20 spoke alloy wheels with Carbon Ceramic Matrix brakes which stops the car with exceptional resistance even at high speed. The wheels are wrapped with Pirelli P-Zero tyres which are specially designed for this car.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 2-door coupe
Type: – sports car
Configuration: – Front Engine/RWD
Engine: – 6.0 liter V12
Capacity: – 5935 cc
Mileage: – 11/17 mpg
Torque: – 420 lb-ft at 5750 rpm
Horsepower: – 510 bhp at 6500 rpm
RPM: – 6800
Transmission: – 6-Speed Manual
Wheelbase: – 107.9 inches
Width: – 75.0 inches
Length: – 185.9 inches
Height: – 50.4 inches
Weight: – 3480 lb
0-62 mph: – 4.3 sec
Top speed: -191 mph

Aston Martin DBS Review

After many years that Aston Martin has paved its way to stardom in the world of supercars, they unveil their first ever four door sedan, the Aston Martin Rapide. Aston Martin said that the car is in great proportion that when you look at it at any angle, the purity of the car makes the view right at different angles.

Performance

A handcrafted 6.0L V12 engine powers the Aston Martin Rapide. It delivers a total of 470 horsepower and a maximum torque of 443 lb fit at 5000 rpm. This engine is coupled to a fine tuned to an automatic transmission-the six-speed Touchtronic. The engine mated to this transmission causes the sedan to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.0 seconds. The maximum speed it can manage is 188 mph.

Exterior & Interior

Rapide is loyal to the concept of all Aston Martin cars. It features an upper and lower grill that is made of polished alloy. The headlight on the front is a bi-xenon single lens. The side glass is pillarless and it has 20” wheels that is uniquely designed. The LED indicators on the side are housed by side strakes. The controls on the dashboard are sophisticatedly designed such that the driver will have easy of access to all the information needed when driving.

The doors of Aston Martin are carefully crafted such that it exudes a sporting appearance. The muscular rear haunches and the low roof line add to its sporting stance. The wing mirrors are positioned such that the driver will have a maximum visibility on what was on its back. A Bluetooth microphone that is revised is situated on top of the driver’s head so that the voice of the driver is very clear when conversing with his passengers.

A new stylish front seat design is integrated in the sedan. It also had a heating and air conditioning on the rear part and can be controlled via rotary dial positioned between the front seats so that there is easy access. The passenger will enjoy an additional entertainment because there are two LCD screens located at the back of the front seat. Also, integrated into the boot compartment is a six DVD multi-changer and a standard BeSound Rapide audio system from the renowned Bang & Olufsen.

Price

Aston Martin Rapide is available on the car market at a price of $199,950.

The Competition

This supercar can be matched with luxury sedans like the Porsche Panamera, Jaguar XJ, and BMW 7-Series. If compared with the Panamera, Rapide is much better since Panamera is offered with either a V6 or V8 engine that can provide the power of 300 to 500bhp. While Jaguar XJ has a 5.0L V8 engine that generates a 385 hp to 510 hp power. The power generated by the engine used in a BMW 7-Series ranges from 245 hp to 407 hp. Though all of the cars are commendable rivals, Aston Martin Rapide has this feel that it is unique and dominant. The price itself describes the capability of this sedan car.

Specifications

Aston Martin Rapide Road Test

In 1960, the manufacturer of the Dodge, Chrysler Corporation produced a mid-sized sedan by the name of Dodge Dart. It was a four-door sedan that came with another type – the station wagon. It was considered as another muscle car since it possesses a 3.7 liter engine. However, two other models under the same brand packed a 5.2 liter and 5.9 liter V8 engines. Now that packs real torque!

If you seem to be nostalgic about the Dart, they have been used as taxicabs from 1963 until 1976. The yellow taxicab is one of the admired means of public transport within the metro.

Estimated Price Range for Used Dodge Dart: $2,000-$29,000
Estimated MPG for Dodge Dart: 15 City/21 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, Swinger, Sport
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Dodge Dart drag race