Archive for '2009 Releases'

2009 Specter Werkes Corvette C6 GTR gets 800-hp and aggressive styling

A new and improved version of Specter Werkes’ latest Corvette C6 GTR will be distinguished by its unique BASF Pearl Blue exterior color and HRE CF40 carbon fiber wheels next week at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas.
Based on Corvette Z06, the new Corvette GTR is a result of a collaboration between Specter Werkes [...]

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Loder1899 gives 2009 Ford Focus RS a total of 345-hp

Many would agree that at 300-hp, the 2009 Ford Focus RS is already one of the hottest high-performance hatchbacks on the road. However, if you’re Loder1899, the Focus RS could use a little more horsepower.
Loder1899’s 2009 Focus RS pumps a total of 345-hp from the 2.5L turbocharged 5-cylinder engine, an increase of 45-hp over the [...]

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2009 SEMA: SpeedFactory 700-hp supercharged 440 HEMI powered Dodge Challenger SRT8

Las Vegas and most of the tuner industry is getting ready for the 2009 SEMA Show next week. The folks at SpeedFactory will come to the show with their new supercharged, all-aluminum 440 HEMI-powered Dodge Challenger.
SpeedFactory took the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 with a 6.1L HEMI Mopar aluminum block and increased the displacement to 440 [...]

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2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible Test-Drive Update: Fun Facts

Yesterday, we returned our 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible loaner after a week long test-drive. That means it’s time to close it up with some fun facts before our full-review due out next week.
Fun Facts about the 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible:
- Starting MSRP comes in at $43,850: Our 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible carried [...]

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2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible Test-Drive Update: A quick comparison to its rivals

As we continue our test-drive of the 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible we thought it would be helpful to take a look at the model’s rivals – just to show you guys what else is available out there.
2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible:

Price: $43,850.
Power: 3.7L V6 producing 325-hp/267 lb-ft – mated to a 6-speed manual or [...]

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2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible Test-Drive Update: A look around the inside

The chilly weather has been fairly forgiving this week as we test-drive our 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible. Today we’re going to give you a little tour around the inside of the new Infiniti G37 drop-top.
“This new G has dual beauty – it looks as good with the top up or down – along with [...]

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2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible Test-Drive Update: Top goes down in 30 secs

Yesterday we welcomed the new 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible into our press fleet. Even in 61 degree weather we are driving with the top down; which Infiniti says goes down in 30 seconds. We clocked it in at 28 seconds.
Here are some pics of our G37 S Convertible with the top up and with [...]

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Weekly Test-Drive: 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible drops its top in our garage

Yes, we know it’s purple; and yes, we know it’s an automatic – but it’s still beautiful. Joining the 2010 GMC Terrain this week in our Weekly-Test Drive is the new 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible.
First Impressions: It is one of the most beautiful coupes we’ve seen converted into a convertible. The 2009 G37 Convertible [...]

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Test-Drive Update: Fun Facts

We’re spending our last day with the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid so we’re going to wrap up our daily updates with some fun facts.
Fun Facts about the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid:
- Starting MSRP comes in at $27,625: Our 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid was priced at $31,185 with leather heated front seats, Sony audio system and [...]

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Review: 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S with PDK, launch-control active

Earlier this summer, I flew down south to take Porsche’s new 2009 911 Carrera 4 with PDK for a 4-hour long test drive from Atlanta, Georgia to Birmingham, Alabama. It was a quick two day trip that concluded with a very technical review of the car and its 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. We decided to [...]

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