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Car Review: 2005 Ford 500 Sedan

Dec 23, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Ford Five Hundred SEL ENGINE: 3.0-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 203 hp @ 5,750 rpm/207 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: ZF-Batavia Continuously Variable WHEELBASE: 112.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 200.7 x 74.5 x 61.5 in. TIRES: 215/60R17 ECONOMY: 19.0 mpg test PRICE: ... Continue reading

Car/Truck Review: 2005 Hummer H2 SUT

Dec 22, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Hummer H2 SUT ENGINE: 6.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 325 hp @ 5,200 rpm/365 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 122.8 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 203.5 x 81.2 x 78.5 in. TIRES: LT315/70R17 TIRES: LT315/70R17 TIRES: LT315/70R17 ECONOMY: 11.3 ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2005 Lexus ES330

Dec 6, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG <pre> <b>SPECIFICATIONS</b> <b>MODEL:</b> Lexus ES330 <b>ENGINE:</b> 3.3-liter DOHC V6 <b>HORSEPOWER/TORQUE:</b> 225 hp @ 5,600 rpm/240 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm <b>TRANSMISSION:</b> 5-speed automatic <b>WHEELBASE:</b> 107.1 in. <b>LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT:</b> 191.1 x 71.3 x 57.3 in. <b>TIRES:</b ... Continue reading

Truck Review : 2005 Ford F 150 4x4 Supercrew

Dec 3, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Ford F-150 4X4 Supercrew ENGINE: 5.4-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5,000 rpm/365 lb.-ft. @ 3,750 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 138.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 224.0 x 78.9 x 73.1 in. TIRES: LT 275/65R18 all-terrain ECONOMY: 15 mpg city/19 mpg ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2005 Saab 2X Aero

Dec 3, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Saab 9-2X Aero ENGINE: 2.0-liter H-4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 227 hp @ 6,000 rpm/227 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 99.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 173.4 x 66.7 x 58.5 in. TIRES: 215/45R17 ECONOMY: 20 mpg city/26 mpg highway/21.7 mpg test PRICE ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2005 Lincoln Navigator 2WD

Nov 30, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS</ b> MODEL: </ b> Lincoln Navigator 2WD ENGINE: </ b> 5.4-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: </ b> 300 hp @ 5,000 rpm/355 lb.-ft. @ 2,750 rpm TRANSMISSION: </ b> 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: </ b> 118.8 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: </ b> 206.0 x 80.2 x 77.8 in. TIRES: </ b> P275/65R ... Continue reading

2005 Car Review: Ford Escape XLS 2WD

Oct 29, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: ENGINE: 2.3-liter I-4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 153 hp @ 5,800 rpm/152 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE : 103.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT : 174.9 x 70.1 x 69.7 in. TIRES : P225/75R15 ECONOMY:: 21 mpg city/24 mpg highway PRICE: $19,405 (base) The ... Continue reading

2005 Car Review: Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible

Oct 27, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible ENGINE: 2.0-liter turbocharged four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: hp @ rpm/ lb.-ft. @ rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 105.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 182.5 x 69.4 x 56.5 in. CARGO VOLUME: 12.4 cubic feet ECONOMY: 19 mpg city/28 mpg high ... Continue reading

2005 Car Review: MINI Cooper S Convertible

Oct 26, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2005 MINI Cooper (MINI Cooper S) Convertible ENGINE: 1.6-liter inline four (1.6-liter supercharged inline four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 115 (168) hp @ 6,000 rpm/111 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm (162 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm) TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual (6-speed manual) WHEELBASE: 97.1 in ... Continue reading

2005 Car Review: Camry Solara SE Coupe

Oct 26, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2005 Camry Solara SE Coupe ENGINE: 2.4-liter DOHC four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 157 hp @ 5,600 rpm/162 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 107.2 in LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 192.6 x 71.5 x 56.1 in. TIRES: P215/55R17 TRUNK: 13.8 cu. ft. ECONOMY: 24 mpg ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2005 Ford Mustang GT

Oct 5, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2005 Ford Mustang GT ENGINE: 4.6-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5,750 rpm/320 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual FUEL ECONOMY: 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway WHEELBASE: 107.1 in. LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT: 188.0 x 73.9 x 55.4 in. TIRES: P235/55ZR17 BASE PRICE/S ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2005 Cadillac XLR

Sep 13, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Cadillac XLR ENGINE: 4.6-liter DOHC V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 320 hp @ 6,400 rpm/310 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with manual shift gate WHEELBASE: 105.7in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 177.7 x 72.3 x 50.4 in. TIRES: P235/50R18 run-flat ECONOMY: 17 mpg c ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2004 VW Phaeton W12

Sep 8, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volkswagen Phaeton ENGINE: 6.0-liter W12 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 420 hp @ 6,000 rpm/406 lb.-ft. @ 3,250rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with manual-shift capability WHEELBASE: 118.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 203.7 x 74.9 x 57.1 in. TIRES: 235/55HR17 ECONOMY: 12 mpg ci ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible

Sep 3, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2005 MINI Cooper (MINI Cooper S) Convertible ENGINE: 1.6-liter inline four (1.6-liter supercharged inline four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 115 (168) hp @ 6,000 rpm/111 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm (162 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm) TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual (6-speed manual) WHEELBASE: 97.1 in ... Continue reading

New Car Review: 2004 Suzuki Forenza LX

Aug 27, 2004

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Suzuki Forenza LX ENGINE: 2.0-liter four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 126 hp @ 5,600rpm/131 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 102.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 178.3 x 66.9 x 57.5 in. TIRES: P195/55R15 ECONOMY: 22 mpg City/30 mpg Highway STICKER PRICE: $ ... Continue reading