Subaru releases brand new boxer engine details

Subaru’s new boxer engine details have just been released and the main result is better fuel economy than the existing models whilst maintaining plenty of power and torque.

The new Subaru normally-aspirated (non-turbo) engine is the third generation developed by Fuji Heavy Industries, Subaru’s father company, and it’s the first brand new engine since 1989.
Subaru engines have always been robust, fairly powerful and very torquey especially when matched to high-geared ratios within Subaru’s all-wheel drive system. But the engines weak link has always been consumption and economy. It’s not that the engines are bad on fuel, they just consume a little more than the rivals.
Now though, Subaru and Fuji Heavy Industries have improved this area with indications noting a 10 percent increase in fuel economy. This was done through the use of lighter moving parts and an Active Valve Control system for the intake and exhaust.
The new 2.0-litre engine uses undersquare bore and stroke measurements too, meaning the pistons travel further than they are wide; 84mm bore and a 90mm stroke. This helps with torque and reduces the engine’s inclination to want to rev higher for more performance. Figures of 109kW and 196Nm are on offer.
Managing Director, Subaru Australia, Nick Senior said in a recent report,

“This is an exciting engineering development from FHI. They’re renowned for the durability of their engines and this new unit will take the sophistication to a whole new level that we’ll look forward to experiencing in some versions of our best-selling Forester next year.”

Subaru says the new engine will be available in both 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre capacities and will first go into the market with the Subaru Forester model year 2011, which will be launched early next year.

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Ferrari Challenge Stradale

The Ferrari Challenge Stradale is a variation of the Ferrari 360 Modena.
When the car was created, the designers were thinking 20% track use in mind and 80% road use.
And it shows in the performance.
The Challenge Stradale's 90° F131 V8 engine only puts out about 25 more horses (425) than the Modena, but the car is lighter, giving it a superior power to weight ratio.
It has a 0 to 62 mph time of just 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 183 mph.
(Although the 2008 version is said to pull 0-60 in 3.9 seconds)
The Stradale can pull the quarter mile in about 12.5 seconds at 114.1 mph.

The Audi RS6 5.0 TFSI quattro

The Audi RS6 5.0 TFSI quattro is the land rocket of the Audi A6 models.
It is powered by an all-aluminum alloy 5.0 liter V10 twin-turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) engine.
The V-10 is rated at 580 horsepower, and 479 foot pounds of torque.
The official performance figures for the RS6 Avant are:
0 to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds.
0 to 124 in 13.1 seconds.
It has an electronically governed top speed of 155.3 mph, but you can get a factory option that bumps that figure up to 192.6 mph.
To keep the V-10 cool, the RS6 needs seven radiators, and four electric cooling fans.
Unfortunately, the RS6 Avant will not be available in the U.S., but a sedan was unveiled in August 2008, and will probably be offered in North America.

The Ford GT

The world's 11th fastest production car, the Ford GT was built by the Ford Motor Company from 2003 to 2006.
The Ford GT is powered by an all-aluminum 5.4L Modular V8 powerplant with a Lysholm twin screw-type supercharger.
The engine puts out 550 horsepower and 500 foot-pounds of torque.
This allows the Ford GT to run 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds and 0-100 in 7.4 seconds.
It also gives the Ford GT an 11.2 second quarter mile time at 131.2 mph.
Because it's electronically limited, the top speed is 212 mph.
And for a 200 mph + car, the fuel economy isnt all that bad, 12 mpg city and 19 mpg highway.
When they were new, they were going for around 120,000 dollars. But since production has stopped, you can probably expect that figure to go up.

The Mosler MT900S

Okay this is not a widely produced car.
As a matter of fact, unless you are George Lucas (he took delivery of the first street legal one in December 2006), you may not have ever heard of it.
The MT900s is built by Mosler Automotive.
It's powered by a Corvette LS6 V8 with an Eaton supercharger, with a maximum boost pressure of 6.0 psi.
This gives the 346 inch engine 600 bhp and 557 foot pounds of torque.
In real time that allows the MT900S to get from 0 to 60 in about 3.1 seconds, 0 to 100 in 6.5 seconds and 0 to 150 in 13.8 seconds.
And it also enables the MT900S to blast through the traps at 135 mph in 11 seconds.
Base price is about $189,000.
Or you can add around $50,000 and opt for the MT900S Photon, which is 220 pounds lighter than the MT900s and has a few extra goodies.
And you know, the MT900 gets 15 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.
Thats really not too shabby for a 600 horsepower car.
A Lamborghini Murcielago only gets 8 mpg city and 13 highway.

The Saleen S7 Twin Turbo

The limited-production, hand-built, high-performance Saleen S7 Twin Turbo was Saleen's first car not based on an existing design.
It was completely developed digitally using tools such as Unigraphics and Rhinoceros 3D.
It may have been born on a computer, but it came to life on the track.
The heart of the S7 is a 427.6 cu inch all-aluminum OHV V8 engine, upgraded with two Garrett turbochargers producing approximately 6 psi of boost.
This gives the S7 750 horsepower and 700 lb·ft of torque.
What does this translate into on the track?
0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds, 0-100 in 6.2 seconds and 0-200 mph (yes, 0-200) in 27 seconds.
This also allows the S7 to blast through the quarter mile in 10.6 seconds and gives it a top speed of 248 mph.
And get this, in 2006, Saleen offered an optional competition package for the S7 Twin Turbo that put the engine output up to 1000 horsepower!
How much will this land rocket set you back?
Around $585,296.

The World's Fastest Corvette

In a change from all the high dollar exotic cars I usually feature here, this is a high dollar exotic Chevrolet.
The Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 may be the fastest Corvette ever built.
The ZR1 is powered by a modified LS3 (the LS9) that produces 638 hp and 604 ft.lbs.of torque.
This is largely due to the sixth-generation Eaton TVS R2300 roots 4-lobe supercharger with an intercooler that's mated to the LS9.

What does all this mean in a straight line?
Try 0 to 60 in 3.43 seconds with an estimated top speed of 210 mph.
The Vette can blast through the quarter mile in 10.988 seconds, at 135 mph.
The cost on this little number?
About $115,000.
Not bad compared to some of the other cars we've had on here.

The Jaguar 420

The Jaguar 420 was produced, starting in August 1966 by Jaguar.
It was designed to be the ultimate compact sporting saloon (sedan).

Believe it or not, with its twin carburetor 3.8 liter engine, this boxy looking vehicle could do 0 to 60mph in under 10 seconds, and had a top speed of over 125 mph!

The Jaguar 420 ceased production in September 1968.

BMW 1 Series Coupe 128i

2008 BMW 1 Series Coupe 128i
MSRP: $28,600-$34000 (Estimated)
Year:2008
Average User RatingOverall-very good
Satisfaction -very satisfied
Appearance -Class on its own
Comfort -excellent
Performance-after all german engineering
Value -very good for value.


Standard Engine:3.0L I6, 24 valve, 230 hp @ 6500 rpm
6 speed manual (standard) or 6 speed automatic transmission
Not Available city / Not Available hwy
Green Rating: Unavailable

Key Standard Features:
• AM/FM Radio With 205-Watts and 10 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
• 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
• Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags

Standard Features: Mechanical FeaturesTransmission
• 6-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive

Steering
• Tilt Steering Column
• Power Engine Speed Sensing Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
• Telescopic Steering Column

Suspension• Independent Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
• Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock
Absorbers
• Rear Stabilizer Bar
Electrical
• Battery
• Cigarette Lighter
• Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle
• Sirius(R) Satellite Radio, Audio, Telephone and Security Pre-Wiring

Braking & Traction• 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
• Front Power Ventilated Disc and Rear Power Ventilated Disc Brakes
• Traction Control
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via ABS and Traction Control Measures Steering Wheel Angle, Yaw Rate, Wheel Speed and Lateral Acceleration
• Electronic Brake Force Distribution
• Rear Electronic Limited Slip Differential
• Electronic Brake Assistance

Safety• Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
• Trunk Anti-Trap Device
• Driver Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
• Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Weight
• Front Passenger Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
• Head Protection System (HPS) Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
• Front Passenger and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
• Front and Rear Crumple Zones
• Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
• Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
• Side Guard Door Beams

Anti-Theft & Locks
• Radio Anti-Theft
• Power Door Locks Operated Via Internal Switch
• Selective Unlocking
• Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Double Locking and Engine Immobilizer
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
• Remote Fuel Door Release


Seats• Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Armrest
• Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Dual Adjustable Seat Height and Manually Adjustable Headrests
• Rear Seat Pass Through
• Leatherette Seats

Storage• Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
• 2 Front; 2 Cupholders Total
• Front Dual Door Mounted Storage
• Lockable Glovebox
• Rear Armrest Storage

Instrumentation• Cruise Control
• Check Control Vehicle Monitor System With Pictogram Display Warning Lights Include Brake Fluid, Oil Levels, Door or Trunk/Tailgate Ajar, and Defective Interior and Exterior Lighting
• Exterior Temperature Gauge
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Phone
• 8000-RPM Tachometer
• Tire Pressure Monitor
• Trip Computer With Miles To Empty and Fuel Range Remaining
• Service Interval Indicator For Oil Quality
Exterior Lighting
• Halogen Headlights
• Variable Intensity Brake Lights
• Daytime Running Lights
• Front Halogen Foglights
• Automatic Headlights

Wheels & Tires• SBRP205/50R17, All-Season Tires
• Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 7-In.
• Run Flat Tires
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers• Front Tinted Glass
• Manual Sunshade Located On Moonroof
• Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors
• Front Power Windows With One-Touch Up, One-Touch Down
• Rear Window Defroster
• Front Dual Sunvisors
• Heated Washer System
• Rain Sensing Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish• Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
• Front Air Dam
• Chrome Located On Exhaust Pipes