Jan 15, 2003
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo S80 T6 ENGINE: 2.9-liter turbocharged DOHC inline 6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 5200 rpm/280 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 109.9 in. LENGTH x HEIGHT: 189.8 x 57.2 in. STICKER PRICE: $46,670 Christmas always proves to be a diffic ... Continue reading
2003 New Car Review: Mini Cooper S
Dec 20, 2002
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mini Cooper S ENGINE: 1.6-liter supercharged inline four HORSEPOWER:163 hp TRANSMISSION: Six-speed manual WHEELBASE: 97.1 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 143.9 x 66.5 x 55.8 in. STICKER PRICE: $19,975 (base) My wife wouldn't let me buy a Mini when they first came out in t ... Continue reading
2003 New Car Review: Hummer H2
Dec 20, 2002
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Hummer H2 ENGINE: 6.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 315 hp @ 5200 rpm/360 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm TRANSMISSION: Four-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 122.8 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 189.8 x 81.2 x 77.8 in. STICKER PRICE: $60,000 (est.) Well, the General does know what he's doing. ... Continue reading
2003 Car Review: Mercedes-Benz ML500
Dec 20, 2002
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz ML500 ENGINE: 5.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 288 hp @ 5,600 rpm/325 lbs-ft @ 2,700-4,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: Five-speed automatic with TouchShift manual control WHEELBASE: 111.0 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 182.6 x 72.4 x 71.7 in. STICKER PRICE: $46,520(Ba ... Continue reading
2003 Car Review: Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG
Dec 20, 2002
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG ENGINE: 3.2-liter supercharged V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 349 hp @ 6,100 rpm/332 lb-ft @ 3,000-4,600 rpm TRANSMISSION: Five-speed automatic with manual control WHEELBASE: 94.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 157.9 x 67.5 x 50.4 in. STICKER PRICE: $56,11 ... Continue reading
2003 New Car Review: Infiniti G35 Sports Sedan
Nov 8, 2002
By JOHN HEILIG THE AUTO PAGE SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 260 hp @ 6,000 rpm/260 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with manual mode WHEELBASE: 112.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 186.5 x 69.0 x 57.7 in. STICKER PRICE: $28,000 (est.) There are very ... Continue reading
Oct 18, 2002
By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Maserati Spyder (Coupe) ENGINE: 4.2-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 390 bhp @ 7000 rpm/330 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm TRANSMISSION: Six-speed manual with Cambiocorsa option WHEELBASE: 96.1 in. (104.7 in.) LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 169.4 x 71.7 x 51.4 in. (178.1 x 71.7 x 51.4 in.) STICKER PRICE: $9 ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2002
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Cadillac CTS ENGINE: 3.2-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 220 hp @ 6000 rpm/220 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm TRANSMISSION: Five-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 113.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 190.1 x 70.6 x 56.7 in. STICKER PRICE: $37,565 It's hard not to like the Cadillac CTS. It's been ... Continue reading
Jul 8, 2002
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volkswagen Passat W8 ENGINE: 4.0-liter W-8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 270 hp @ 6000 rpm/273 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm TRANSMISSION: Five-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 106.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 185.2 x 68.7 x 57.5 in. STICKER PRICE: $37,000 (est.) The big news with the Volkswagen ... Continue reading
Mar 15, 2002
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mazda MPV ENGINE: 3.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 200 hp @ 6200 rpm/200 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm TRANSMISSION: Five-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 111.8 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.8 x 72.1 x 68.9 in. STICKER PRICE: $25,000 (est.) Mazda has added power and bette ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2002
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mazda MPV ENGINE: 3.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 200 hp @ 6200 rpm/200 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm TRANSMISSION: Five-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 111.8 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.8 x 72.1 x 68.9 in. STICKER PRICE: $25,000 (est.) Mazda has added power and bette ... Continue reading
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser John Heilig Review
Aug 8, 2000
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