Lotus Elise 2ZZ-GE 1.8 L 2009 4-Cylinder 16-Valve VVTL-i Engine

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ATLANTA – September 14, 2006 – Lotus Cars USA, Inc., the exclusive distributor for Lotus sports cars in the United States and Canada, has today made the following announcement. In response to the extraordinary popularity of the stunning Lotus Elise exotic sports car here in the USA, rental fleets across the country have now, for the first time ever, ordered a number of cars to be offered to their customers under various exotic car rental programs.

The Lotus Elise offers a formidable performance package and a reminder of what it’s really like to drive a true sports car. The Lotus Elise rental program opens up a world of nostalgia for some who remember the classic open top British sports cars of the 1950’s and 60’s and a world of discovery for those who are yet to experience a car whose styling is pure fashion, whose reactions are immediate and whose performance is so effortless that exhilaration comes standard!

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GMC Sierra 2500HD 2009 6.0 L V8 VVT Engine Produces 360 hp

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All Sierra Classic models with the Vortec 4.3L V-6, and those sold in California with the Vortec 4.8L or Vortec 5.3L V-8, have a robust catalytic converter system that meets Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) standards. Light duty Sierra Classic models with the Vortec 5.3L V-8 offer an option that enables owners to operate them on E85, a renewable fuel made of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. GM vehicles with E85 capability can run on 100 percent gasoline or on E85 or any combination of the two.

Sierra 1500 Classic also can be equipped to meet any personal requirement or professional demand when it comes to hauling or towing. Payload capacities range from 1,216 pounds (552 kg) on the 1500 Classic 4WD extended cab long box model all the way to 3,129 pounds (1,419 kg) for 1500HD models.

Sierra Classic Heavy Duty pickups offer a wide selection of weight ratings, body styles and powertrain combinations, including diesel. At the top of the gasoline engine range is the available Vortec 8.1L V-8, rated at 330 hp (246 kW) and 450 lb.-ft. (610 Nm) of torque. The available Duramax Diesel engine was enhanced during the ’06 model year with improved performance, smoothness and quietness. Output is rated at 360 horsepower (268 kW) and 650 lb.-ft. of torque (881 Nm). Peak torque is achieved at 1,800 rpm.

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With impressive power, tough frames, advanced suspensions and high-capacity brakes, the Sierra Classic 2500HD/3500 Series provides outstanding payload capacities as well as outstanding hauling and towing capabilities. The 2500 HD models have a GVWR of as much as 9,200 pounds (4,173 kg), and payloads of up 4,058 pounds (1,841 kg). The 3500 Series pickup models have a GVWR of up to 11,400 pounds (5,171 kg) and payloads of up to 5,511 pounds (2,500 kg), when equipped with dual rear wheels.

For chassis cab models, Sierra Classic HD has an 11,400-pound (5,171-kg) GVWR for 2WD versions and a 12,000-pound (5,443 kg) GVWR when equipped with 4WD. Chassis cabs provide payloads up to 6,226 pounds (2,824 kg).

VortecMAX Performance Package

The VortecMAX performance package with enhanced Heavy Duty towing is designed to increase the towing capability of 4WD models of the Sierra Classic 1500 extended cab/standard-length box and Sierra Classic 1500 Crew Cab. The package includes a high-output Vortec 6.0L engine rated at 345 horsepower (257 kW) and 380 lb.-ft. of torque (515 Nm), 17-inch wheels, a heavy-duty trailering package, 9.5-inch rear axle, automatic locking differential, VortecMAX door badging and engine cover.

source : topspeed

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Toyota Matrix 1.8 L DOHC Dual VVT-i 2010 4 Cylinder Engine

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A new car guide indicates the addition of standard stability control is the only significant change for the road test.

Performance

Auto review specs show the front-wheel-drive Toyota Matrix has a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine with a rating of 132 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard. Fuel economy is a definite plus with 26 mpg city/32 mpg highway/28 mpg combined but the trade off is sluggish acceleration. The car review ride is a smooth one.

Exterior Features

The 2010 Toyota Matrix has three trim levels – base, S and XRS – for photos. The base model has 16-inch steel wheels with power mirrors while the S has all-wheel drive.

Interior Features

Even tall drivers can fit, with a telescoping steering wheel and a seat-track that gives needed legroom. The tall, deep bench seats in the passenger row fold completely flat to provide noteworthy cargo. When they are up there still is 19.8 cubic feet of luggage space behind the rear seats. Additional comforts are air-conditioning and a CD stereo with an auxiliary audio jack.

 

 

Safety & Specifications

Standard for car safety are stability control and antilock disc brakes. Car insurance companies like the front-seat side and full-length side curtain airbags that helped the Matrix earn a perfect score of five stars for frontal and front-seat side impacts. This helps lower your insurance costs, as you can see for yourself by searching for online car insurance quotes.

Upgrade Options

Matrix S and XRS models feature a 2.4-liter engine that provides 158 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque  plus an optional five-speed automatic. The AWD S comes only with the four-speed automatic.

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