2007-2008 Front-wheel Drive Cars


http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...el_drive_cars/


Too long to post.

 

Chevy's #1

 

would have been more interesting if they put them through a roadcourse.. I'd bet it would shift to the compacts, with the Cobalt near or at the very top.

 

GM and Toyota both have 3 each in the top ten.

 

I dont know how much lbs per peak HP really means. Its all about area under the curve.

 

GM: 1, 3, & 5.

Toyota: 7,8, 10.

That list is kinda meaningless though, there's a lot more to consider than hp per lb, like transmission and axles ratios for starters....

 

Does this correlate to 1/4 mile times though. (I know it should)

Gearing, powerband, and RPM limit have a LOT to do with the real 1/4 mile results!

I do like how GM stack way up there, in general though.

It's amazing that the Monte Carlo is rated higher in power than the LT1, and fairly close to the LS1 f-body in HP/TQ at a similar weight!

Dan

 

Chevy dealer in Tolleson Arizona had a brand new, slightly used 2006 Monte Carlo SS going for $18,000.

Knowing these thing's burnouts make my old 5.0 Mustang look lame and MC SS runs 155 mph, I have to admit... I actually gave it some very serious thought.

 

The LS4 is representing GM well.

 

21.7 2007 Ford Taurus SEL V-6 3.0 153 185 3322

Wow.
Wonder where they got the specs for a 2007 Taurus with a 3.0 V6 in it?!?!

And I guess this is the 2008 Five-Hundred in new badging?
13.9 2008 Mercury Sable Base V-6 3.5 263 249 3643
13.9 2008 Ford Taurus SEL V-6 3.5 263 249 3643

These folks are on the ball!!!

 

Dont forget wheel hop!!!!!

 

I haven't looked it up to confirm... but is the 500/Taurus really only 3643 pounds?

 

I looked around, and that number is listed on a few websites. Also, Edmunds has the 2007 500 (FWD) at 3649 lbs.

 

I'm shocked that a Ford Five Hundred weighs less than a GTO.

 

Not surprising when the only FWD V8s are by GM.