Only Fast Cars

Thursday, April 8, 2010

chevrolet camaro review

chevrolet camaro

chevrolet camaro fast cars

chevrolet camaro car

chevrolet camaro cars

chevrolet camaro top cars

chevrolet camaro image

chevrolet camaro picture

Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE), well known for their extreme performance sports cars and muscle cars, announces their Limited Edition 2010 HPE700 Camaro.

At the heart of the beast is GM's new LS9 supercharged V8 tweaked as only HPE could to 705 horsepower and 717 lb-ft torque. To qualify as a supercar under the HPE banner it can't just go, it has to whoa. With optional 15 inch carbon brakes from the stunning new Corvette ZR1, light weight HRE wheels with Michelin PS2 tires and full suspension upgrades the HPE700 Camaro will be able to make full use of its new found power.

In addition to the power and handling upgrades., Hennessey will also be offering an exterior aerodynamics package to improve downforce at high speed. Penned by British designer, Steve Everitt, Hennessey's Cam-Aero ™ body upgrades include: Carbon fiber rear lip spoiler, carbon fiber side rocker panels, carbon fiber front splitter, front fascia with hideaway-look headlights and front billet grille. Completing the look of the HPE700 is a ZR1 inspired hood design with window showing off the Hennessey's tweaked LS9 powerplant.

"The HPE700 Camaro allows our customers to combine supercar power and performance with classic American muscle car looks in a modern, daily-drive usable sportscar with a backseat and a trunk!," said John Hennessey, President and CEO of Hennessey Performance Engineering. "We will be announcing other Hennessey turnkey vehicle packages for the 2010 Camaro in the near future along with an extensive list of aftermarket performance parts and accessories. But for now, the LS9-powered HPE700 Camaro, replete with ZR1 inspired looks and performance promises to be at the top of the American muscle car food chain later in 2009.

HPE700 buyers will also receive a 1-day performance driving course at Lonestar Motorsports Park – a ¼ mile dragstrip facility located adjacent to Hennessey's 24,000 square foot production facility and showroom.

Hennessey is offering the first HPE700 Camaros exclusively to registered bidders at the 2009 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, AZ. Orders can be placed at the Hennessey display at the show or by phone or email beginning Tuesday, January 13 through Sunday, January 18, 2009. On Monday, January 19, 2009 the HPE700 Camaro will be available to the general public and can be ordered from select Chevrolet dealers as well as directly from Hennessey Performance Engineering.

Base price for the 2010 HPE700 Camaro is $109,500

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

chevrolet impala muscle

The Chevrolet Impala is a full-size automobile built by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. The Impala became the best-selling automobile in the United States when full size models dominated the market and competed against the Ford Galaxie 500 and the Plymouth Fury. From 1958 until 1965, it was Chevrolet's most expensive passenger model. After reaching its sales peak, Chevrolet introduced the Caprice in 1965. The Impala was then positioned down one trim level but still above the economical models Bel Air and Biscayne, and remained the most popular full size Chevrolet model through the mid-eighties. The Impala, named after the southern African antelope, is most readily distinguished by having three sets of taillights featured for many years. The Impala SS nameplate was introduced in 1961 and continued through 1969; was revived in 1994 through 1996, and revived again for the 2004-2009 model years. The Impala nameplate is currently being used for the front-wheel-drive model since 2000.

chevrolet impala

muscle cars pic

chevrolet impala

muscle cars

chevrolet impala

chevrolet impala muscle cars

Introduction: The Chevrolet Impala is often credited with starting the muscle car era. Born as Chevrolet's top of the line model, the Impala quickly became the symbol for performance in the early sixties and introduced Chevrolet's signature "SS" brand of performance. Although it would later be eclipsed by smaller, lighter automobiles, the Impala still remains the performance car of choice for those that like big cars.

chevrolet volt

chevrolet volt cars

chevrolet volt top cars

chevrolet volt

* Looks like: A sporty, squinty-eyed concept car
* Defining characteristics: 150 mpg, clear plastic roof and side windows, 3-D gauges
* Ridiculous features: Partner General Electric contributed ... plastic
* Chance of being mass-produced: The Volt is in question, but count on a series hybrid

The four-seat Chevrolet Volt concept is more than just another in a long line of hybrid experiments to come out of the auto industry, and more than just another promise from GM. Actually, it is just a promise at this time, but it's one of the most significant hybrid developments to date. The Volt is a plug-in hybrid, but its E-flex drivetrain uses only an electric motor under battery power to propel itself. What makes it different from a pure battery/electric car is an onboard generator powered by a small gasoline engine.

Two things make the Volt significant. The first is that it can be plugged into a household electric socket and charged fully within about six hours, allowing it to drive roughly 40 miles on electricity alone. GM points out that more than 75 percent of Americans live within 20 miles of where they work, which makes the Volt an all-electric, zero-emissions commuter car. If the battery does run down, the 1.0-liter, three-cylinder gas engine charges the battery and provides power to keep on driving up to 600 additional miles. E-flex is what's called a series hybrid, as opposed to the many Hondas, Toyotas and other hybrids sold now, which are parallel hybrids.

We know from covering early hybrids that most people assumed they were plug-in electric cars that drove in all-electric mode until the charge depleted, and then switched to gas power. Hybrid manufacturers have spent untold marketing money explaining to Americans that hybrids don't need to be plugged in and that they operate just like any other car. Research had shown that having to plug in a car was seen as a deterrent.

The Volt is exactly what many people originally thought hybrids were — and feared. What has changed? Gas prices have skyrocketed and current hybrids have earned widespread acceptance. When in electric mode, Chevy says, the Volt operates at about 2 cents per mile. (Even at today's cost per gallon of gas, a car that gets 25 mpg costs about 8 cents per mile.) Unlike GM's first electric car, the controversial EV-1, the Volt doesn't require a special charging station. Any 110-volt outlet will do.

Chevy says the Volt gets 50 mpg with the generator running in what's called range-extender mode. In a 60-mile round trip, with the last 20 miles in this mode, the car burns enough gas to result in a 150 mpg equivalent for the trip. When running on E85, which is 15 percent gas, you could travel 525 miles before burning a gallon's worth of gasoline. Though the ethanol component still produces pollution and carbon dioxide, at least it is a domestic renewable fuel, not foreign petroleum.

The second significant aspect is that the gasoline-driven generator, which also runs on E85, could be replaced by any other engine type — diesel, biodiesel, pure ethanol — or a hydrogen fuel cell. No single alternative fuel could replace petroleum; it will take multiple sources to even make a dent. The E-flex principle would allow people to chose their engine based on fuel availability and prices in their region.

The Volt is extremely clean. When in battery/electric mode, it produces no emissions. Aside from the fact that it runs less often, the Volt's gas engine is small, and it produces less carbon dioxide when it's running. It operates from 1,500 rpm to 3,000 rpm when generating electricity, with 1,800 rpm the nominal speed. It's much easier for engineers to control pollution emissions over such a narrow range of engine speeds. Though household electricity doesn't often come from clean sources, the E-flex drivetrain itself would reduce emissions in smog-prone areas like Los Angeles. And electricity comes from domestic sources like coal and natural gas.

It shouldn't surprise anyone that the Volt concept is a sporty-looking number. The EV-1 was sporty, if odd-looking. With their prodigious power (torque, actually) at low rpm, electric motors put even diesels to shame. The Volt, while not a rocket, is claimed to do zero to 60 mph in 8 to 8.5 seconds, with a top speed of 125 mph. How long it might be before we see a car like the Volt is tough to predict. GM says the lithium-ion battery technology required for the performance specified won't be mature enough until 2010 to 2012, though it could easily take as long to develop the car itself. The more common nickel-metal-hydride battery available today would weigh about 40 percent more, and weight reduction is critical. Though the battery pack weighs almost 400 pounds, the gas engine and fuel tank are smaller and lighter. Overall, the drivetrain's weight isn't dramatically different from a conventional one, but the Volt concept makes extensive use of plastics and composites from GE to keep the weight down to its 3,140 pounds. There's plenty of work yet to do.

Chevrolet HHR

Chevrolet HHR - What the Auto Press Says

The 2010 Chevrolet HHR ranks 5 out of 7 Affordable Compact Wagons. This ranking is based on our analysis of 57 published reviews and test drives of the Chevrolet HHR, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

With cargo versatility and cool retro style the 2010 Chevy HHR is miles away from the old wood-sided wagon you used to get hauled to Grandma's in. But according to our analysis, the HHR's performance could give you mom's old Country Squire a run for its money.

The HHR is a good option for drivers who care more about style and practicality than they do performance. With seating for five in a reasonable comfortable cabin, plus excellent cargo-hauling capabilities, the HHR is a decent choice for a basic around-town runner -- which is a common assessment of affordable compact wagons.

However, if you're looking for sporty performance, you should either confine yourself to the HHR's performance oriented SS trim or shop for another car entirely. Car and Driver says the HHR drives just as retro as it looks. "The shifter catches as it moves through the pattern. The steering is rubbery and very sensitive to road camber; it wants to fall off the road crown." The HHR's retro looks make it a standout in the parking lot, but its retro performance may make drivers want to leave it there. Still, most reviewers agree that as long as you're not looking for a performance car, the HHR is a fun and practical companion around town.

The HHR's interior is one of its strong points. Reviewers are fans of the large cargo area, and the comfortable seats. A few even say that the interior has stylish and upscale touches -- a decided contrast to the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which is often credited with launching the retro wagon segment. Another nice point in the HHR's interior is that even the base model comes well-equipped, and it's easy to upgrade to high-tech features like Bluetooth and remote start. Finally, the HHR can be orderd as a passenger wagon or as a panel wagon, which gives up a rear seat for more cargo. The panel wagon can be customized with interior shelving to organize cargo and deliveries.

chevrolet hhr

Test Vehicle:Chevrolet HHR LT
Price of Test Vehicle: $21,355 (including a $565 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 2.4-liter four-cylinder
Engine Horsepower: 172 at 6,200 rpm
Engine Torque: 162 at 5,000 rpm
Transmission: Four-speed automatic
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,208
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 23/30 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 21.8 mpg
Length: 176.2 inches
Width: 69.1 inches
Wheelbase: 103.5 inches
Height: 63.1 inches
Leg room (front/rear): 40.6/39.5 inches
Head room (front/rear): 39.6/39.0 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Max. Cargo Volume: 63.1 cubic feet
Competitors: Chrysler PT Cruiser, Ford Focus Wagon, Honda Element, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mitsubishi Outlander, Pontiac Vibe, Saturn Vue, Scion xB, Subaru Impreza Wagon, Suzuki Aerio SX, Suzuki Forenza Wagon, Toyota Matrix

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

D5VS94JA8XEE

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Guaranteed Car Loans ? Loans For All Credit

A number of car finance companies offers guaranteed auto Loan & Auto Loans for all Credit. They aim to provide car finance for the new or used cars. All loan programs are designed to serve customers with any credit score. Wide ranges of no credit auto financing are offered to suit the borrower’s needs. These kinds of car loan financing services can help people to buy car, even if they have credit problems. Hence, availing loans with bad credit, poor credit or no credit is easy. Guaranteed auto financing services can help borrowers to avail loans at lower interest rates.

Due to certain difficulties, a person may not be able to make up availing loan from some bank or a financing institute. The person may finally land up getting car finance from the guaranteed car loan companies. They may be anxious about paying high rate of interest. However, one should know that this doesn’t always imply to all financing firms. When the competition for offering loan is high, the chances for high interest still reduce. Guaranteed Car Finance services offer a new or used auto loan at adequate interest rate. Besides this, people get embarrassed if the loan is not approved by a bank or a lending institute, due to bad credit. In this case a guaranteed auto Finance service can be an ideal choice.

One can avoid checks with depth credit by getting their car financed, from a company that would ensure approval. Definitely, one will have to pay higher interest rates if the credit score is low. Lower the credit score, the higher will be the rate of interest on the car financed. However, with Guaranteed Car Finance one can get a car to fulfill the requirements. Besides this, there are people with no credit. A student will probably have bad credit or no credit. Guaranteed Car Loans can also help these students to avail guaranteed student car loan.

The easiest and the fastest way of getting a guaranteed car loan are by applying online. On applying for the loan on the internet, a number of lenders approach the borrower, in no time. The person can make comparison of different lending institute that have approached. The maximum time that online car loan services take to approach a buyer is 24 hours. A person with bad credit score can avail bad credit car loan or even used car loan is offered by online guaranteed car loan.