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The power is impressive, but I - like QuadA - can't like how it looks. White is bad enough, but combined with those rims, it looks like a DUB toy. Classier...

Without a V8, the LX cars would've seen similar (if not slightly smaller) cumulative numbers as the original and 2nd-gen LH- cars, which (IMO) were far better-engineered cars relative to their time. If the 300 had the same thought and care put into it as the '93 Concorde, New Yorker, and LHS did rather than just HEMIGRILLEHEMIRWDHEMI, it would be likely the best car on the market today. For example, a 4-speaker stereo system on any non-PT Chrysler product is unacceptable.

That's a bit more visually obvious than an abortion.

FOR RELEASE: 2006-10-31 Turbine-Powered EcoJet Concept Began With Meeting, Sketches On A Napkin Jay Leno, GM Advanced Design Studio Collaborated on 650-Horsepower Supercar That Runs on Bio-Diesel LAS VEGAS - What would keep a group of automotive designers up all night? "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno, for starters, but not by his monologue or parade of Hollywood guests. This time it's because the late-night talk show host invited the General Motors Advanced Design Studio to help design a mid-engine, turbine-powered supercar called EcoJet. Leno and Ed Welburn, GM vice president of Global Design, introduced the car today at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. EcoJet's genesis goes back to a discussion between Leno, an avid car enthusiast and collector, and Bernard Juchli, the chief mechanic and caretaker of Leno's collection. Leno then turned to Welburn for design direction. "A couple of paper napkins later, Ed had begun to capture the essence of the car," said Leno. "I've admired the work of GM's Design Studio in North Hollywood, Calif., and asked Ed if the studio's director, Frank Saucedo, and his guys could continue the design study," Welburn agreed, and a two-week sketching frenzy commenced as GM's designers began working after-hours with Leno's team on the project. "EcoJet's esthetics were driven by aeronautical and jet-age influences," said Welburn. "It's a purpose-driven design that conveys power, capability and even danger, with a hint of Cadillac's sophisticated design vocabulary." Borrowing design cues from jet aircraft and Formula One racecars, the supercar began to take shape under the watchful eyes of Leno and Welburn. A concurrent engineering program defined the vehicle's proportions and mechanics. Leno relied on Juchli and the entire Big Dog team at his garage to turn the EcoJet vision into a reality. "We thought we pushed the creative envelope with the '66 twin turbo Toronado project with GM, but this turbine-powered monster is a whole new level of complexity," said Juchli, who constructed the car at Leno's facility. The 650-horsepower (400 lb.-ft. of torque) Leno original is powered by a Honeywell LT-101 turbine engine that runs on bio-diesel fuel. The engine sits in a modified Corvette Z06 hydroformed aluminum frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components. The vehicle's shell is an advanced construction of carbon fiber over Kevlar. EcoJet project partners GM Advanced Design Studio, North Hollywood, Calif. - conceptual and build design, engineering, digital design and fabrication support Alcoa - chassis and wheel engineering Metalcrafters - body engineering and construction Honeywell - engine supplier Intermountain Turbine - engine builders Dana - chassis supplier BASF - paint and finishing supplies GE Plastics - Lexan windows Viper Technologies - wheel construction ECOJET SPECIFICATIONS Vehicle description: Mid-engine, turbine-powered, two-seat supercar Wheelbase (in / mm): 110 / 2795 Engine: Honeywell LT-101 Horsepower @ % turbine speed): 650 @ 70 Torque (lb-ft @ % turbine speed): 400 @ 70 Fuel type: Bio-diesel Wheels: 20 x 10-in front 22 x 12-in rear Tires: 255/35R20 front 305/30R22 rear Track (in / mm): 66.9 / 1698 front 66.6 / 1692 rear Overall length (in / mm): 184 / 4674 Overall width ( in / mm): 79.4 / 2024 Overall height (in / mm): 46.5 / 1180

Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking. I realize Chrysler has had some quality issues, but pre-fading headlamps is not a solution. Also, the taillamps are still f-in' ugly.

Imperial as a nameplate would certainly help reestablish Chrysler's luxury presence, but only if done right. I think everyone is sick of the tepid Chrysler Imperials, current LX-based concept included. No one wants a Rolls knockoff.

Wow. That San Remo has very Rolls-like lines. Unexpectedly classy for an oft-neglected car. I still want a Coach Builders Eldorado as their style of doing the convertible top is far superior to others I've seen. Thanks for the links and welcome to the site, by the way!

Edmunds tends to have two metalities for handling - M3 or LeSabre, in that if it doesn't handle like an M3 (or close to it), it must handle like a '79 LeSabre. They seem to apply this standard across the board to trucks, minivans, and luxury sedans as if everyone wants a vehicle that rides on rails.

Ehhh...if anything, the current iteration of the G-body is more advanced than ever, incorportating many suspension enhancements as well as magnetic ride control (CXS) over the last revamping in 2000. G- is below the Cadillac-exclusive K-, but (aside from magnetic ride control) only in wheelbase.

Lazy $h!... http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/pw/07elantra.htm Someone finally puts it in print! Thank you!

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-More chrome than you can chrome a chrome at. GMC Sierra Chrome Grille Insert 20" Chrome Wheel Selection Chevrolet Silverado Chrome Grille Insert 20" Chrome Wheel Selection Avalilable on both Cargo Management Boxes Chrome Mirror Caps Chrome Tow Hook Sliding Bed Tiedown Bracket Tonneau Bedcover Sliding Overhead Racks Sliding Tool/Storage Boxes NOT PICTURED: Cat-back Exhaust Chrome Door Handles Portable Overhead DVD Player

The predecessor to Test Track was World of Motion, which was a moving tramway of automotive history. Very tepid in comparison, but more memorable and cutesy. I loved getting off the tramway and stepping foot into the showcase of 'tomorrow,' which at the time (early-90s) included the GM Impact, Lean Machine, some ski thing, and the '88 Buick Lucerne concept. I still have the World of Motion souvenier pamphlets showing the 'new' Cadillac Sixty-Special. I'll scan 'em one day.

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Find Your Style It chose for me the SSR, something they don't make anymore. Thanks, GM.

Has the XTronic been improved in anyway, though, in terms of shift quality and power delivery? Because it sucks in current form.

I'd stear towards the Lucerne because its a larger car and I, for one, appreciate the roominess (I'm a bigger guy, and the Aura was a bit laterally cramped for me) and smooth ride, though the Aura by itself makes a very compelling argument. It comes down to whether or not your prefer a sportier ride or more boulevardier handling. Also, keep in mind you can find leftover new '06 CXS Buicks for around $28-30k. This makes the Buick an enormously better buy if you're looking at rote figures (equipment, spaciousness, power). But feel good knowing that, no matter who wins, no one loses here. Both fine cars.

I guess it mostly stems from my car-lovin' roots. I don't deny the X3 is a performer, but I still think the wagon would perform better and personally wish people would buy more of them so manufacturers offer more of them in general.

Honestly, I also prefer the looks of the extended cab. To me, the best-looking of the performance trucks is clear and away the Silverado SS. However, in terms of actual performance, the extra weight of the extended cab combined with AWD can hold it back. Sweet looker, though. And practical. Perhaps there is room for a range of SSs from a bare-bones single cab to a luxuriously-trimmed SS a la the current one. Or perhaps leave that for GMC?

GM @ SEMA2006 Saturn Sky by Gravana Working in conjunction with GM Design, Gravana Tuning – a highly regarded supplier of aftermarket accessories – has pushed the Saturn Sky to the stratosphere with a highly customized concept. The Gravana Tuning Turbo Saturn Sky delivers even more of what roadster buyers want: all-around performance and “stop-dead-in-your-tracks” design. By adding a Hahn Racecraft 16G intercooled stage 3 turbocharger to the Sky’s 2.4L Ecotec engine, the Gravana Tuning concept returns 348 horsepower and 341 lb.-ft. of torque. Road-hugging handling is enhanced by an adjustable coil-over-shock suspension system that can lower the vehicle by as much as 3 inches – without changing the spring rate. Body roll is virtually non-existent with the addition of 25 mm front and 28 mm rear stabilizer bars. Massive 14-inch drilled and slotted front brake rotors, with four-piston calipers, provide additional stopping power, while a number of functional design elements serve to deliver more cool air into the engine and to extract heat from it. Outside, the Gravana Tuning Turbo Saturn Sky complements the sleek, crisp and modern lines of the production vehicle, further enhancing its bold, cutting-edge design. Unique front and rear fascias, bodyside panels and rear center exit exhaust – not to mention the OZ Superleggera III 19-inch wheels and Goodyear Eagle F1 tires – give this special Sky a longer, lower, and sleek presence on the road. Inside, the Gravana Tuning Turbo Saturn Sky features a carbon fiber console and dash inserts. The seat and door panels are finished in Katzkin leather and suede. Seven Boston Acoustics premium speakers and a Visteon eight-channel DSP 360-watt amplifier provide optimal aural enjoyment and complete the interior upgrade. Vehicle highlights Powertrain 2.4L Ecotec ported/tuned engine Hahn Racecraft 16G intercooled stage 3 turbo 348 horsepower 341 lb.-ft. of torque Gravana Custom 3-inch downpipe and center exit exhaust Spec stage 3 clutch kit Spec billet aluminum flywheel Suspension Gravana damping and height-adjustable coil-over-shock suspension Gravana front and rear stabilizer bars Wheels/Tires OZ Superleggera III wheels: 19- x 8.5-in front / 19- x 9.5-in rear Goodyear Eagle F1 tires: 245/40R19 (front); 285/35R19 (rear) Fit and installation by Tire Rack Brakes Gravana-Wilwood big brake kit Gravana stainless steel brake lines Exterior Gravana/GM Design body kit Gravana/GM Design rear center exit exhaust tips Gravana carbon fiber functional hood vent inserts Gravana carbon fiber rear deck lid VDI vertical door kit Interior Gravana carbon fiber console and dash components Katzkin leather and suede seat covers and door panels Audio Seven Boston Acoustics premium speakers with tweeters and subwoofers Eight-channel Visteon DSP 360-watt amplifier Installation performed by J&G Customs

Well, I just like how people pointed out Impalas and Pontiacs and not Caravans, Mirages, Ramchargers, 9000s, Volgas, 280Es, Monarchs and a bunch of other cars, too.

GM @ SEMA2006 Chevrolet Camaro (Reggie Jackson) Showcasing GM Powertrain's new LSX engine

GM @ SEMA2006 Chevrolet Tahoe U.S. Ski Team Chevrolet and the U.S. Ski Team are strong partners, and the uniquely outfitted U.S. Ski Team Tahoe is an extension of this relationship. The all-new 2007 Chevy Tahoe is an ideal winter activity vehicle that provides all-weather capability, comfort and safety. Tahoe’s distinctive, sporty exterior design is a standout with the custom U.S. Ski Team colors and graphics. The tactfully located Spyder apparel and U.S. Ski Team logs and graphics accent the white-with-red-and-blue trim color theme that continues throughout Tahoe’s refined, spacious and luxurious interior. Practicality is enhanced with a modified luggage rack outfitted for skis and snowboards, plus Chevy Accessories’ tubular assist steps, tow hooks and rear fascia closeout. Vehicle highlights 5.3L Gen IV V-8 engine Multi-color custom paint – White Diamond with blue, red and gold graphics U.S. Ski Team logos 20 x 9-inch polished aluminum wheels BFGoodrich 285/55/20 All Terrain tires Re-trimmed interior in U.S. Ski Team colors – white leather with blue inserts, red and blue hand-stitching, custom embroidered Spyder web design with U.S. Ski Team and Spyder logos Matching white leather door panels with hand-stitched red and blue inserts Custom switch bezels on doors and steering wheel with a matching gauge cluster Modified 2007 Cadillac Escalade luggage rack with body color end caps Roof mounted ski / snowboard rack GM Navigation system Magellan portable GPS eXplorist 600 Series

I characterize a Yaris assembly plant in the United States as violating the Invasive Species Act. I'll notify the Department of the Interior forthwith.