0 2014 Mazda6 Sport And Grand Touring

Grand Touring version is the top trim package including Mazda and niceties such as heated leather seats, navigation, Bose surround-sound stereo and 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in all-season tires Dunlop SP Sport. GT comes exclusively with a six-speed automatic transmission and Mazda's Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter I-4, which produces 184 hp and 185 competitive lb-ft of torque. (A 2.2-liter diesel comes at the end of the year).

That's enough power to drive the 3275 Mazda pounds to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds and through the quarter mile in 15.7 seconds at 88.6 mph. In other words, the acceleration is life but never felt so strong. That said, the four-cylinder engine that relatively large-bore was smooth and really happy at higher revs, so getting the most out of it was more entertaining than torture. Mazda auto including operating manual shift mode with column shifter or steering wheel-mounted paddles, and the system works well, faster than the average speed shift for class.

The live Chassis Mazda Skyactiv is suitable for machine and generally feels nimble and balanced. The power steering is fast and well weighted, with a very good feel for the power units, and Mazda who want to dive into the turns, showing the final understeer when pushed hard. A more neutral behavior can have a touch of mid-corner throttle lift. About eight figures of our testing, Mazda6 changed in running 27.1 seconds, besting only the last 2013 Honda Accord Sport we tested late last year. We were also impressed with the Mazda brakes, which are easy to modulate, offering a solid pedal feel, and help stop the GT 7 feet shorter than the Sport Accord. Overall, the Mazda6 is an attractive package for those who want to stand apart from the norm middle. Of course, for those who want to emphasize the involvement of the driving, there is always a choice of six-speed manual.

Anyway its entry-level price-Sport Mazda6 does not look or drive like a basic model. Indeed, the six-speed manual tester we did not have as many features-notably Bluetooth, which, oddly, is only available with the automatic Sport-but offers an interior that does not feel cheapened out. Clean, neat and coherent illumination black trim gives a sense of quality not normally associated with the vehicle at this price. Shifter, friendly, does not feel like an afterthought. The button itself looks odd out of the Volkswagen, but flowed easily between the gate clear. Box is not directly relative to the MX-5, but it's pretty close. In addition, the clutch take-up is easy to control, thanks to the fun pedal feedback. Although the 3250-rpm torque peak, which means the acceleration at highway speeds requires multiple downshifts. Pedal makes rev matching is easy, but the machine offers little aural satisfaction in the act. In fact, the 2.5-liter four is so well-insulated that, sometimes, you will not forget to upshift after joining the traffic on the freeway. Some time later, you will look down and see that the 4500 rpm tach has been buzzing for some time.

With weight and less overall shorter gearing, Sport 6 will be noticeably faster than auto-trim Touring and top-line Grand. Unfortunately, a few precious milliseconds gear shift incurred by negating their advantage, and Sport produced more than 60 mph (7.8 seconds) and the quarter mile (15.9 seconds at 88.8 mph) results. On top of it all, manually restore fuel economy slightly worse (down 1 mpg city / hwy) than its peer automatically. Is the action worth the six-speed paddle gearbox acceleration and mpg penalty depends on the owner, but the $ 1615 saved by choosing it makes for a convincing argument.

2014 Mazda6	Sport	Grand Touring
BASE PRICE	$21,675	$30,290
PRICE AS TESTED	$21,675	$31,190
VEHICLE LAYOUT	Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan	Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
ENGINE	2.5L/184-hp/185-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4	2.5L/184-hp/185-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4
TRANSMISSION	6-speed manual	6-speed automatic
CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST)	3107 lb (58/42%)	3275 lb (59/41%)
WHEELBASE	111.4 in	111.4 in
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT	191.5 x 72.4 x 57.1 in	191.5 x 72.4 x 57.1 in
0-60 MPH	7.8 sec	7.4 sec
QUARTER MILE	15.9 sec @ 88.8 mph	15.7 sec @ 88.6 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH	116 ft	121 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION	0.87 g (avg)	0.84 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT	26.9 sec @ 0.63 g (avg)	27.1 sec @ 0.63 g (avg)
EPA CITY/HWY FUEL ECON	25/37 mpg	26/38 mpg
ENERGY CONS., CITY/HWY	135/91 kW-hrs/100 miles	130/89 kW-hrs/100 miles
CO2 EMISSIONS	0.66 lb/mile	0.64 lb/mile

0 $ 1.150.000 McLaren P1 186 MPH 17 Seconds, 5 Seconds Bests F1!

P1 slow infusion of new McLaren supercar ahead of its debut next week at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show continues, this time to release some coveted eye performance data and official reference price: $ 1,150,000 Information. P1 McLaren customers in North America will begin in early 2014 to get their cars.

According to McLaren, the new and the exotic reaches 62 miles in 3 seconds, 124 mph (200 km / h), less than seven seconds, 186 miles (300 km / h) in less than 17 seconds - not only beat the legendary F1 to 5 seconds , last mark, but the rumble in the range of Bugatti Veyron. The top speed is electronically limited to "just" 218 mi (350 km / h), but P1 will be more.

Because you can not have crazy acceleration deceleration Without the proper skills, P1 will be equipped with a new type of carbon ceramic discs have not been used in the car on the road. The McLaren formula braking, this disc is said to be more effective heat dissipation, significantly lighter, and bear the layer, to provide a mirror of the end of the two friction surfaces. P1 will also use special Pirelli P Zero Xhosa next car, has been the development of rubber.

Although we know that the power supply part of the equation performance of P1 903 horsepower and 664 pounds - ft of torque by 727-hp/531-lb-ft of 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 lb and 176 hp / 192 - ft motor (who can run his own car about 12 miles), we're still in the dark, he has the same right to hustle weight around (of course, no more than £ 3210 12C) of the exact dimensions of the car - we had to search out the details of next week .

If you are curious about the results of P1, you will now want to start a liquidation of assets. Basic McLaren asking price of $ 1,150,000 will be heavy (firmly, "If you have to ask ..." territory), the company will build the 375 in the whole world.

0 European Spec 2014 Volkswagen GTI The Package 220 ​​HP, 258 lb - ft

Volkswagen GTI has become the standard of all the other hot hatch has been measured, and in 1976 in Europe since its debut. Now, Volkswagen is preparing iteration in the 2014 under performance of its successful hatchback, the GTI. European specifications GTI will be unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the optional performance package with two levels of standard trim and 230 horsepower, horsepower: 220 hp.

The standard Volkswagen GTIS I -4 producing 220 horsepower and 258 lb - ft of torque, up 20 horsepower and 51 pounds - feet models come out of the U.S. version is equipped with 2.0-liter turbocharged and direct injection, although it may become a new The power digital may GTI little change when they reach our showroom. Upgrade to provide additional performance increase of 10 horsepower, torque-sensing limited-slip differential and larger brakes. GTIS engine stop-start system as standard, Volkswagen said, this technology can help model 2014 will reach 18% fuel economy than the previous year hot hatch cover. GTI transmission option, and then by the six-speed manual and six-speed dual-clutch unit.

The mass estimated that the manual is equipped the basic pruning European specifications GTI able from 0-62 mph sprint in 6.5 seconds and 6.4 seconds performance kit. This may be a conservative estimate, taking into account the frequency GTI 2013, dual-clutch transmission to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. A new model greatly improves the strength and the basis of vehicle weight of just under 2978 pounds (at least in the European mode), the actual performance may be greater.

In order to distinguish it from the standard based on the seventh generation Golf, GTI is lowered suspension, unique side skirts, red-painted brake calipers, smoked LED taillights, chrome tipped dual exhaust pipes and rear diffuser. 2014 GTI ride wrapped in 17-inch "Brooklyn" GTI wheel hub 225/45 tires. Informed sources, the traditional method of treatment of the GTI hatchback, sport seats, "Clark tartan pattern, mainly black, sport steering wheel, shift knob and GTI interior insert, stainless steel pedals, red ambient lighting. Standard features include progressive steering system, automatic climate control system, touch-screen infotainment system, park assist, heated front seats, specifications 2014 Volkswagen GTI in Europe will be unveiled next week's Geneva Motor Show, and is set in sold in Europe this May - the United States will see the new Volkswagen GTI in the first half of 2014.

0 2013 New Honda Accord EX Coupe

Dynamic of the Accord Coupe EX highest trim levels you can get the Accord Coupe four-cylinder engine and manual gearbox - a young man and woman who did not actually get to the continuation of the movement fantasy stuff Scion FR-S's like perfect. Accord EX Coupe is equipped with six-speed manual in any color you like, as long as it is black. Standard equipment includes fog lights, power sunroof, handsfree keyless, multi-angle rearview camera, as well as engine start / stop button. In the absence of additional equipment can be used to store additional accessories such as cargo nets, Accord Coupe tester at a reasonable cost of $ 25,815.

We tested the new the Accord lineup in 2013, including in two-door coupe, the Accord V-6-powered car tested for one year, but we can not get our hands on the two-door coupe, higher capacity the time of the 4 - cylinder - let alone a manual gearbox. Accord two-door coupe with a "dream world" is the new 2.4 l the I-4 (very lame name), 185 horsepower and 181 lb - ft of torque. Although the new Honda CVT, the CVT is quite good - fortunately, our tester equipped with 6-speed manual gearbox is slick.

The Accord Coupé hole soon, to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph acceleration in a respectable 6.6 seconds, compared to the two-door coupe fully Accord V-6 manual and one-tenth of a second faster Accord sedan I -4 one second slower and the six-speed transmission. The two-door Accord complete the quarter-mile in 15.1 seconds to 92.6 mph - not really fast, but it is only 0.1 seconds behind by the 2012 Civic Si we tested last year. Accord two-door coupe, and only need to stop from 60 mph to 121 yards.

Less weight on the nose, which is not surprising, the two-door Accord coupe EX V-6 outperformed the market supply, the brothers and sisters in the handling test. Accord V-63367-pound, four-cylinder 3201 I-4 pounds, provide excellent front / rear weight distribution in addition to weight loss. The door two average 0.88 g Proving Ground, and successfully complete a figure eight in 26.7 seconds at 0.65 g (AVG), Accord two-door coupe V-6 beats a time of 27.0 seconds, but he's an average of 0.68 g.

Accord two-door coupe on the road, very interesting, very easy to drive - the perfect young drivers is reasonable. He got off the line quickly and dramatically, only a trace of torque steer full throttle. The six-speed manual gearbox is one of the best in the business, and crisp, light free throws and the clutch is very easy to pick up, so that the traffic jam is a chore. Alex Ke Sixi the Association of Online editor my thoughts: "The first thing I noticed when I took out the garage MT is intuitive and precise six-speed manual transmission shift feel, as if the magnet shift guidance How smoothly. "

We threw on the road, comfortable, quiet and road noise typical Honda Accord is very wet. The Coupe effective, the net trip computer, 29.5 MPG during his stay, the composite score of more than 28 miles of our hair.

Unfortunately, unlike the past, the Honda Accord is not going to win praise steering feel. Feedback described as limp and lifeless, it will faint numbness, winding road. The two-door coupe is a good deal once you learn to believe that the wheels do what you say they do, but, overall, we want to feel more powerful, or at least movement. Accord steering feeling the fans will be disappointed, but generally buyers may not have any sensible.

Inside, the Accord Coupe is a good place for a general. Cabin, comfortable upholstered chairs on long drives, the rear seats can be used for most people under 6 feet tall. Our only complaint with her is difficult Accord on the interior door armrest and two-screen infotainment system. Our previous dual-screen navigation system, but did not complain (there is not an available EX models) seem vain doubling. Allison, deputy editor, said: "This is ridiculous, you have to admit warning Harwood, the net asset value when the car does not have a warning about distraction, when you do not have a navigation screen to distract you? "In addition, the Bluetooth function less intuitive, sometimes a phone, refused to restore the radio.

Accord Coupe 2013 is a simple suggestion, I feel the need rapid growth to make friends. It is comfortable, good driving, it makes sense. It also makes it a little boring, especially when you consider the FR-S "around the same price with the same level of equipment. Finally, those who imagine themselves too mature young riders Scion antics that the Accord Coupe will make a solid purchase agreement. Harwood, said: "This is not a dull family sedan," but people who want something a little more grown up, but do not want to have too mature, it may be a good choice. "

2013 Honda Accord
BASE PRICE	$24,140
PRICE AS TESTED	$25,815
VEHICLE LAYOUT	Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 2-door coupe
ENGINE	2.4L/185-hp/181-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4
TRANSMISSION	6-speed manual
CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST)	3201 lb (60/40%)
WHEELBASE	109.3 in
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT	191.4 x 72.8 x 57.7 in
0-60 MPH	6.6 sec
QUARTER MILE	15.1 sec @ 92.6 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH	121 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION	0.88 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT	26.7 sec @ 0.65 g (avg)
EPA CITY/HWY FUEL ECON	24/34 mpg
ENERGY CONS., CITY/HWY	140/99 kW-hrs/100 miles
CO2 EMISSIONS	0.70 lb/mile

0 2013 New Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT

2013 SLS GT the horsepower hit 20-583 horsepower, while torque remains unchanged £ 479 feet. AMG speedshift dual-clutch seven-speed gearbox fixed, but has also been updated, adaptive suspension, so your sport and sport +. This bumps the power will not change the straight-line performance. SLS problem will get an additional 20 horses before the power failure. Sprint's 60 3.7 seconds in the 124.5 mph for 11.7 seconds, and the completion of a quarter of a mile, is almost the same, we tested other vehicles SLS. It is difficult to obtain the same number, because each run, the car was introduced a different game, even when using the Start. We do not see the improvement of the figure eight figures. The SLS AMG GT record 23.9 0.87 g (average) 1.04 g (AVG), the best figures we have seen the lateral acceleration of the SLS.

Our main complaint is a great twist after SLS. Such as shaking hands everywhere - into the corner, tracking through corners, especially when out of the corner. GT SLS quieter. When you put GT SLS, a feeling of heaviness, showing some of the features, the mid-engine, rear-wheel drive car, and these vehicles front engine, rear-wheel drive. Characteristics seem to always argue with each other. Adjustable suspension setup is not ideal. When the car starts, the default setting is movement. The exercise + fierce, but the last thing you need is more stringent than the Sport mode, this should be the last set, one or both of the following settings. Few, if any, people can buy this car will enjoy the vehicles emerging Close.

This is not all bad. The road with a flat black GT SLS lakes or ponds, stone countertops, a smile inducing smog produced by vehicles, you can play, it sounds amazing. However, this is the absolute minority, if you want to collect clean hot laps around the track. This is not a car, where you can jump and go fast - you want to know what he likes and how to react, because it is different from most other car. At the end of the day, I am very confused this car.

Individuals who would be greatly appreciated SLS GT styling does not care about the suspension too stiff. These people might like this pop up stiff, may not be able to afford it. Do not comfort settings, making it even more annoying. This brings me back full circle: Whose car is designed for it? But there is hope. Mercedes-Benz SLS GT 2013 Black Series treatment. Any current sale of Mercedes-Benz cars will have the most powerful engine, although it has no torque twin-turbo V-12. Let us hope who created the amazing machine, such as the Black Series CLK and my favorite one of the cars, however, C63 Black Series with SLS their magic witch. This will require a lot of work to find one of the better cars.

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT
BASE PRICE	$202,105
PRICE AS TESTED	$224,855
VEHICLE LAYOUT	Front-engine, RWD, 2-pass, 2-door coupe
ENGINE	6.2L/583-hp/479-lb-ft DOHC 32-valve V-8
TRANSMISSION	7-speed twin-clutch auto.
CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST)	3804 lb (46/54%)
WHEELBASE	105.5 in
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT	182.6 x 76.3 x 49.7 in
0-60 MPH	3.7 sec
QUARTER MILE	11.7 sec @ 124.5 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH	107 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION	1.04 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT	23.9 sec @ 0.87 g (avg)
EPA CITY/HWY FUEL ECON	13/19 mpg
ENERGY CONS., CITY/HWY	259/177 kW-hrs/100 miles
CO2 EMISSIONS	1.28 lb/mile

1 2014 New Car Porsche Cayman S

Porsche launch of the second generation of the car in Portimao, can you guess how? Cayman Islands, especially the S version, which is the focus of this review is the same. But here's the thing: very few negative things wrote about the Cayman Islands. Addition to the price - it costs more than it is based on the Boxster hardtop industry is more expensive than its convertible version - there is nothing to complain about. There are always, however, a lot of praise. Perhaps the best balance, mid-engine business and confidence inspiring quiet, curb weight is very light steering Hyundai Motor. AS Cayman won the competition in our truck drivers as early as 2009. This is good. Fan speed, interesting cars will be very happy to hear nothing has changed, except that it is better.

The most obvious difference is the appearance. Teammate of the Boxster platform used for the first time in the Cayman Islands, and the Los Angeles Auto Show last year, it seems more than its predecessor positive. The 918 Spyder analog scalloped air intake door into the silicon buttocks, the car looks buffer. This is even greater. Wheelbase has been stretched to 2.4 inch, has been shortened at both ends projecting 10mm. The total length is only up to 0.1 inches. 40/12mm front / rear track has been widened. However, the body weight in white down 66 pounds, since more aluminum and various types of high-strength steel. 40% of the body of the white of the rigidity of the old car during (much hard), and the new Cayman twice stiff as the Boxster. Big tires, better brakes and bigger, and more horsepower (320-325 hp), part of the reason, Porsche is able to record lap around the Nordschleife track Nurburgring 07:55,11 seconds improvement than the Cayman S. supervisory last year mid-engine Cayman raison d'etre, of course, Porsche discarded hydraulic electric auxiliary arrangements, it is still the top shelf. Bad temper that has lost some of the "feel", but Porsche said that, the negative feedback is also lost in the switch.

Traditional beats Porsche Cayman is the car will not let that happen. In order to protect the 911 is very important, and the Cayman Islands does not have enough power. If you just stop and take a look at the 0-60 time (4.6 seconds with Porsche PDK Cayman S estimates, which may be conservative), it seemed as though there are a lot of fast food car. However, at one point, I tried to let the the Algarvean van around impossibly beautiful road, I found myself to say, "It needs another 250 pounds - feet of torque, I really like the Cayman S 'higher redline (7800 rpm) on the track, but on the way there enough courage In other words, it took some time to reach 145 mph, you will need a hell hit a maximum speed of 174 miles straight PDK (manual gearbox car can go 175 mph). torque power play, even the 3.4-liter Cayman S does not have a lot of things (272 lb - ft). 2.7 liters machine do car manufacturers for the record, just 213 lb.-ft. of why no turbo? Porsche said, it just does not fit, I asked. prices always lead to the lack of power of dialogue about the Cayman Islands, and Porsche has made a reasonable basis for the price - only increased $ 700 to $ 53,550, and the Cayman $ 1,700 to $ 64,750 Cayman trumpet - who chose to S people tend to go a lot of options that, six digits of the Cayman Islands. then much money, the power of a variety of automotive more thought. Corvette engine, the C63 AMG, Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, Audi RS5 - dare I say it? - 911 Carrera S, in other election items. need more power "before S Cayman said, we like that car. Cayman never violence. has been a back street surgeon, best-handling car sales, cycle in this regard, there is no change. Allow me to say, Mack Daddy supercar this year's best truck drivers have been put on notice.

2014 Porsche Cayman
BASE PRICE	$53,550-$64,750
VEHICLE LAYOUT	Mid-engine, RWD, 2-pass, 2-door, coupe
ENGINES	2.7L/275-hp/213-lb-ft DOHC 24-valve flat-6, 3.4L/325-hp/272-lb-ft DOHC 24-valve flat-6
TRANSMISSIONS	6-speed manual, 7-speed twin-clutch auto.
CURB WEIGHT	2900-3000 lb (mfr)
WHEELBASE	97.4 in
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT	137.0 x 70.9 x 50.9 in
0-60 MPH	4.4-5.4 (mfr est)
EPA CITY/HWY FUEL ECON	20-22/28-32 (est)
ENERGY CONSUMPTION, CITY/HWY	153-169 / 105-120 kW-hrs/100 miles (est)
CO2 EMISSIONS	0.76-0.85 lb/mile (est)
ON SALE IN U.S.	Currently