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Quick Drive: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T
The good news is that these “mainstream” turbo cars are lighter, more fuel efficient, and every bit as powerful as the larger displacement-motored vehicles they’re meant to replace. The bad news, at least for the enthusiast, fun-seeker, is that cars like the Sonata 2.0T haven’t actually been developed with the chassis, suspension, braking, etc upgrades to make them feel truly hot.
Driven: Ford’s New EcoBoost Engines
When turbocharged engines started to gain traction in the 1970s and 1980s, one could argue they weren’t the most refined pieces of technology. Drivers of Ford’s own turbos were forced to cope with a lack of power while the turbo spooled up, and then were thrown back in their seats when on boost. If you have ever had the pleasure of sampling the turbocharged 2.3-liter Ford engine in the mid-80s Mustang SVO or Merkur XR4Ti (AKA the Ford Sierra XR4i), you’ll know the sensation we’re talking about. Those products were wildly fun to drive for those looking for the thrill of acceleration, but they lacked the sort of refinement needed for true, mass market appeal.
Quick Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger, Chrysler 200, Chrysler Town & Country
The Mopar folks have been pretty busy over the last year and a half, preparing a re-invigoration of the lineups for both brands by extensively updating the full range of vehicles. We were recently invited to join Chrysler and Dodge in Northern California for a busy three days of driving and discussion.
Driven: 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost
2011 marks the largest change of powetrains in the F-150’s 62-year history, so Ford decided to invite us to its sprawling Michigan Proving Grounds to try out the new motors. To make things a bit more interesting for us journos, Ford provided Chevrolet Silverados and Dodge Rams for back-to-back driving impressions.
Ford Racing Supercharger For 2011 Mustang GT
Ford Racing has announced a supercharger kit for the 2011 Mustang GT. The 2.3-liter twin-screw supercharger boosts the output of the 5.0-liter engine to a robust 624 horsepower and 536 pound-feet of torque.
Secondhand Gems: $30K Sport Sedans; USA vs. Germany
Achtung! It’s time for a quick history lesson. 1915: Germany sinks the RMS Lusitania, ultimately drawing the United States into World War I. 1939: Germany invades Poland, igniting World War II. 1968: German automaker BMW sends the 2002 to U.S. shores. 1970: German automaker Audi enters the U.S. market for the first time.
Spy Shots: New Dodge Charger Seen
We just got these photos of the new Dodge Charger under heavy camouflage.
List: Ten Used Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep SRT Values
We took a look around, and put together this list of used vehicles in the Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep SRT family, and what one can expect to pay for them. There’s no need to break the bank for a car that’s going to depreciate, when you could buy one slightly used for much, much less.
Keepers: The Turbo Dodges
In the pursuit of finding cars worth keeping, there’s not always a clear connection between pedigree, price and performance. Sometimes, cars that people expect to be good turn out to be rubbish, despite their ancestry. And sometimes, you come across performance heroes in the most unlikely of places.
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