2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Review By John Heilig
Mar 26, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz E350 ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6,000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 2,400-5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 189.7 x 71.3 x 57.0 in. TIRES: P245/45R17 all-season CARGO VOLUME: 15.9 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Mar 9, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Hummer H3 SUV ENGINE: 3.5-liter I5 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 220 hp @ 5600 rpm/225 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 111.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 186.7 x 85.5 x 74.5 in. TIRES: 265/75 R16 all terrain CARGO VOLUME: cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2007 Camry Hybrid Our Reviewer's Corrected Mileage
Mar 9, 2006
Because of the flap generated by the low fuel economy readings in my test of the Toyota Camry Hybrid, I asked for, and received, the car for a quick weekend of re-testing. We drove the car to my daughter’s, a trip of 375 miles, more than four times the mileage of the original test. In the original test, I only ad ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz C350 Review
Feb 28, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz C350 ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 2400-5000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual WHEELBASE: 106.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 178.4 x 68.0 x 55.6 in. TIRES: 225/45R17F, 245/40R17R CARGO VOLUME: 12.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Feb 12, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo XC90 AWD ENGINE: 4.4-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 311 hp @ 5850 rpm/325 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.6 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.9 x 74.7 x 70.2 in. TIRES: 235/60R18 CARGO VOLUME: 85.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 Review
Feb 9, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz R350 ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 258 rpm TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 126.6 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 203.0 x 77.5 x 65.2 in. TIRES: 255/55R18 CARGO VOLUME: 85.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 1500 Review
Jan 18, 2006
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: GMC Sierra Crew Cab 1500 4WD SLE1 ENGINE: 6.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 345 hp @ 5200 rpm/380 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 143.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 227.5 x 78.5 x 72.6 in. TIRES: P265/70R17 MAXIMUM PAYLOAD: 1,913 lbs. ECONOM ... Continue reading
2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury II Review
Dec 22, 2005
Bit Byte Where the Lexus LS was once the benchmark for quiet and comfort on the highway, I believe it has been replaced by the Cadillac DTS. THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Cadillac DTS Luxury II ENGINE: 4.6-liter DOHC Northstar V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 275 hp @ 5200 rpm/292 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm TRANSMISS ... Continue reading
Dec 4, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chevrolet HHR LT ENGINE: 2.4-liter L4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 172 hp @ 6200 rpm/162 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 103.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 17602 x 69.2 x 65.2 in. TIRES: P215/55R16 all-season CARGO VOLUME: 63.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS Review
Nov 30, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mitsubishi Galant GTS ENGINE: 3.8-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 230 hp @ 5250 rpm/250 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with manual shift WHEELBASE: 108.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 190.6 x 72.4 x 57.9 in. TIRES: 215/55VR17 CARGO VOLUME: 13.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Nov 21, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Dodge Charger R/T ENGINE: 5.7-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 340 hp @ 5000 rpm/390 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with AutoStick WHEELBASE: 120.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 200.1 x 74.5 x 58.2 in. TIRES: P225/60R18 CARGO VOLUME: 16.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Saab 9-7X Arc ENGINE: 5.7-literV8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5200 rpm/330 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with manual mode WHEELBASE: 113.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 193.2 x 75.4 x 68.5 in. TIRES: 225/55R18 CARGO VOLUME: 80.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2006 Mazda Miata MX-5 Grand Touring Review
Nov 8, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mazda Miata MX-5 Grand Touring ENGINE: 2.0-liter DOHC I4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 166 hp @ 7600 rpm/140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with manual mode WHEELBASE: 89.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 155.7 x 66.0 x 48.4 in. TIRES: P205/45R17 CARGO VOLUME: 5. ... Continue reading
2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Review
Nov 3, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chrysler Crossfire Roadster ENGINE: 3.2-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 215 hp @ 5,700 rpm/229 lb.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 94.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 159.8 x 69.5 x 51.8 in. TIRES: 225/40ZR18 (front)/ 255/35ZR19 (rear) CARGO VOLUME ... Continue reading
2006 Nissan Xterra OR-V6 4X4 Review
Oct 31, 2005
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Nissan Xterra OR-V6 4X4 ENGINE: 4.0-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 265 hp @ 5600 rpm/284 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 106.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 178.7 x 72.8 x 74.9 in. TIRES: P265/75R16 CARGO VOLUME: 65.7 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
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