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The Buick LaCrosse With eAssist and the Ford Fusion Hybrid
Posted by in Buick on July 26, 2011
It’s hard not to feel Affected when the price of gas is Increasing. Most of us are already very tight budget and Drastic increase in fuel Prices can be difficult to accept. Not only are high gas Prices Economically Devastating, fuel Consumption also Affects the Environment. It has never been a greater demand for efficient Vehicles. Let’s look at two Carse that Exceptional Mileage and not break the bank to offer.
The Ford fusyon hybrid is similar to the traditional model, which is clean, smooth and light with Chrome front cricket. Mileage is Exceptional at 41 Mpg on the highway and 36 Mpg in the city. The Hybrid System uses fusyon smartgauge that Encourages you to drive in March Efficiently, to reward you with sweet Graphics, it’s almost like a Video game. Another interesting feature is the Ford Singer set for your music and sound institutions, local calls and use the navigation system using his voice.
As with all Hybrids, the Ford fusyon uses a Conventional electric motor for power. The machine consists of a Conventional 2.5 liter II 4 engine and electric motor Powered by a battery of 275 volts. Nine seconds is all it takes is for the machine to heat from Standstill to 60 m.f. S.. Certainly not a race car, but the fusyon 194 Horsepower is more than enough for everyday driving. Fusyon interyor is well Designed and victim spacious side for all Occupants. The only Downside is that the trunk is a tad on the small side at 11.8 cup feet. Retail price is about $ 19.820. Read the rest of this entry »
Buick Grand National
Posted by in Buick on July 26, 2011
Looks are deceiving. Locked beneath the demure Buick Grand National’s signature black-swathed body lurked a turbocharged V6 ready to casually blow away any arrogant opponents that dared to press the pedal. It was a true American muscle car, and is now a cult favorite among collectors and enthusiasts. Here’s a glimpse into greatness.
The Inauguration
The Chrysler Corporation, the parent company of Buick, used it to showcase their automotive prowess, and designed the Grand National with meek Buick styling but injected a bundle of torque and horsepower under the hood. Introduced in 1982 as a subset of the Buick Regal, the model – named for the NASCAR Grand National Winston Cup racing series – found 215 owners its first year. After a one year hiatus, the model returned in 1984 with its all-black color scheme, chrome-plated wheels, and the renowned electronically fuel-injected, 3.8-liter, 200-hp turbocharged V6. That year, 2,000 Grand Nationals hit the streets. It was the start of a legend.
The Sleeping Giant Awakes
In 1986 and ’87, Buick determined to perfect its deceptively mild-looking sleeping giant. After adding an intercooler in 1986 and tweaking the engine in 1987, Buick had created a resilient beast capable of a dramatically-underrated 245-hp and 355 lb-feet of torque (fuel efficiency was not atrocious, estimated at 17/25). Coming off the assembly line, it easily blew away the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette and other “Pony cars.” Joseph Hazelbacker goes so far as to claim that the only production cars that could compete were the luxurious Ferrari 308 GTS and Lamborghini Jalpa P350 GTS, as the Buick Grand National hit speeds past 145 mph. Read the rest of this entry »