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| DEC 2009 | VOL. 55, NO. 6

HARDWARE
CONTENTS DRIVE LINES
42 COMPARISON TEST 122 PREVIEW
HOOL-AGAINS BMW 535i GT
Mazdaspeed 3 vs. Volkswagen GTI. Looks like a chump, feels like a sneaker.
By Tony Swan By Tony Quiroga

52 ROAD TEST 124 SHORT TAKE


FORD F-150 SVT RAPTOR SUBARU LEGACY 2.5i
Ford’s big-air Raptor lives for trail running Faster than it feels. By Tony Swan
and disaster outrunning.
By Aaron Robinson 125 SHORT TAKE
FORD MUSTANG V-6
60 COMPARISON TEST Dates back to George the First,
RABIDS AT REST but is a lot more fun. By K.C. Colwell
Cadillac CTS-V, Jaguar XFR,
126 QUICK TAKE
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG.
By Michael Austin SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
LUXURY
80 ROAD TEST New engine elevates an also-ran.
PORSCHE By K.C. Colwell
PANAMERA TURBO
24 Hours of Dayton. By John Phillips

96 PREVIEW
2012 LEXUS LFA
The $350,000 Lexus LFA is the
richer man’s 599GTB. It’s also a bargain.
By Mark Gillies

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2009 3

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“You can’t make a race car out of a pig.
DEC 2009 | VOL. 55, NO. 6 But you can make a very fast pig.” —Anonymous

DEC 2009
FEATURES UPFRONT TOKYO AUTO SHOW
104 THE HARD WAY TO HEMINGWAY 28 BMW 5-SERIES, TAKE SIX Check out all the news and debuts
We drive a $120,000 Jeep EarthRoamer over Don’t expect a mid-size revolution. from Japan’s biennial auto show.
two 8000-foot mountain passes, skirting CARandDRIVER.com/Tokyo
30 DEAD-END TECHNOLOGY
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Where did pop-up headlights go?
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By John Phillips 32 STEERING-WHEEL FANTASIES
HOW TO: LAUNCH A 2010
Ferrari’s many-buttoned tiller conjures up
114 LIGHTLY USED CARS CORVETTE GRAND SPORT
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FORD MUSTANG GT We walk through the delicate step-by-
An already great value gets even better, 34 UNCOVERING THE COVERAGE step at Grattan Raceway.
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36 HOW TO: BULLETPROOF A CAR
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9 LOOKING AHEAD a-calling. By K.C. Colwell
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BY LOOKING BACK
38 TECH DEPT.: PORSCHE
BY EDDIE ALTERMAN
Starting with next month’s redesign,
PANAMERA DYNAMIC WING TESTED
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22 I’M NOT PROUD OF THIS PLUS CARandDRIVER.com/FlexEcoBoost
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14 BACKFIRES 2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC 2.0T
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Saturn sinks, Panamera pandemonium, VW’s fabulous turbo four is once again
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24 DON’T JUNK THE CLUNKS 116 GEAR BOX CARandDRIVER.com/CCTurbo
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138 WHAT I’D DO DIFFERENTLY
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EDITOR’S LETTER

LOOKING AHEAD
BY LOOKING BACK
STARTING WITH NEXT MONTH’S REDESIGN, YOU WON’T
HAVE TO HIDE YOUR C/D UNDER YOUR MATTRESS.

I
t’s probably fair to say that this has done just that, building on the great work of our erstwhile art directors,
magazine’s redesign in 2006 Jeffrey Dworin and Daniel Winter, who initiated this new look. Johnson
was not a complete success, and Schroeder came from Automobile, where they created a stunning
in the way that the New Jersey visual personality that was progressive and inventive and just right for that
docking of the Hindenburg was magazine. Before that, the three of us worked together to found MPH, the
not entirely triumphant. That young buck’s car title that was a visual tour de force (to say nothing of the
visual retool was all clumsy fart jokes).
typefaces and cramped charts, and it made us look On Johnson and Schroeder’s first day here, we went back into the
like a comic book rather than the world’s leading car magazine’s archives to look at the progression of C/D’s art direction through
magazine. Readers reacted vehemently, saying, for the eras. Johnson reached into a folder and blindly picked out an issue from
example, “You just did to Car and Driver what Chris September 1968, “Italy vs. England,” with its cover depicting two female
Bangle did to BMW.” Our response was somewhat torsos, each painted in the colors of those countries’ flags. We leafed through
non-customer-oriented. “We paid big bucks for this the issue and said, almost in unison, “That’s what we need to get back to.”
redesign,” we wrote in our March 2007 letters column, That classic Car and Driver style, with its mix of bold photography and great
“and we ain’t going back.” type management, was the work of art director Gene Butera. The blueprint
From the beginning, Car and Driver’s reputation he laid down is the one we’ll be working from.
has stood on three legs—technical credibility, witty The redesign happens next month. But because no one likes surprises, I
and insightful writing, and captivating visuals. That figure this is a good place to give you a taste of what’s to come. I think you’ll
redesign, mandated from on high, knocked over one agree that this new expression of C/D sets the car-magazine universe back
of those legs. When I came in six months ago, it was into alignment. But if you don’t like it, remember this: We ain’t going back. L
my goal to get the magazine the style it deserved. I
wanted the design to be as sophisticated, useful, and
fun as the writing, with strong navigation, compelling
informational displays, and classic typefaces. I wanted
to take it back to the future.
Our new art team of creative director Darin
Johnson and design director Nathan Schroeder Eddie Alterman

OUR ROOTS
ARE SHOWING
Without wishing to
give too much away,
here’s a peek at our
new look. Longtime
readers will find a
mix of the familiar
and the fresh in it.
DEC
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BACKFIRES Opinions are like exhausts—everybody has at least one.
Send yours to: editors@CARandDRIVER.com

ABOUT THOSE machine that didn’t sell very call them “American made”? Could Mr. Robinson please
NEW CARS . . . well. Maybe this will be a vanilla Am I on drugs? Why is my brain clarify the exact angles that
So I’m staring at a picture machine (à la Camry or Lexus getting hot? flatter the new Porsche
of Acura’s new Nissan RX) that moves units. For BUZ SCHACHTNER Panamera? Because I am
Rogue wannabe with a bit Caddy’s sake, let’s hope so. PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA still trying to find them. You
of additional dealer markup, ANDY COMBS By now, even folks in Palmdale say this family Porsche looks
the ZDX [New Cars 2010, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA know Roger Penske’s dream “odd but not unpleasant,” but
September 2009], and I to sell Renault-Nissans as I don’t see anything pleasant
nearly shart my pants when I If the “new” GM wants us to Saturns went poof! and that here. TV’s Web Soup has a
got to the part about pricing buy its cars and the Chevy Saturn is history, as our genius segment titled “Things You
“probably starting somewhere Cruze is as good as you say silence predicted—Ed. Can’t Unsee,” and this beast
in the mid-40s.” If anything, in your review, then GM needs qualifies.
the ZDX may serve as a to bring it to the U.S. with As an owner (and fan) of AL ABDULLAH
mechanism to make Pontiac the turbo-diesel powerplant. four new Subarus over the ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
Aztek owners feel better about C’mon, GM, get real. Isn’t it years, there is a feature of To say a thing is not
their choice, or lack thereof, in about time that you woke up? the new Outback you missed unpleasant to look at does
vehicular transportation. Best ED GERBER [criticizing]: “fixed” (nonfolding) not necessarily mean that it
of luck to the sales staff at the HOUSTON, TEXAS side-view mirrors. These are is indeed pleasant to look
local purveyor of overenhanced accidents waiting to happen. at—Zen Ed.
proboscises. Maybe it looks You have no mention of Saturn Both side mirrors of our ’99
better in person. Two words, in your new-cars issue. I Outback were broken. We I knew someone with a 22-
people: focus group. At any thought Roger Penske’s group will never own a vehicle with year-old cat. It was blind, its
rate, you owe me a pudding bought Saturn and that GM was nonfolding mirrors again. The hair was falling out, it wasn’t
cup and some upholstery going to cover them for the next Outback is supposed to be too graceful, and it smelled
cleaner. two years. I’m secretly hoping something of an outdoorsy like, well, a 24-year-old cat.
TOM ERLANDSON Saturn gets back to the “radical” and rugged vehicle. As another That cat was the sorriest-
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA mind-set it had at inception. writer put it: “What a dumb looking thing I’ve ever seen.
Am I deluded by the fact that place to cut corners and save The Porsche Panamera may be
Am I missing something here “American car companies” a buck.” the second sorriest.
with the Cadillac SRX4? A have their cars built outside the STEVE SHAPARD STEVE KUKODA
$47K vehicle that fails to get borders of the U.S. and then PARK CITY, UTAH MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
to 60 mph in less than eight
seconds because of its excess
weight? A poor 0-to-60 time
is a deal breaker in my book.
This benchmark determines
how successful you will be
at launching on a freeway
entrance or how many Priuses
you can pass on a winding
mountain road.
GM, it is not about having a
“great personality.” It is about
having a complete package.
Remember, there are no
weight divisions in a bikini
contest.
JACK BAUMANN
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA

I was disappointed to read


your review of the new SRX.
After the CTS, I had high
hopes, and GM could use a The death of the Honda S2000 is quite sad but predicted nonetheless. The S2000 seemed
win right now. That being said, a little under par for a race-inspired sports car. It had the reliability and well-thought-out
most of the soccer moms and qualities that Honda cars are notorious for, but it lacked that eye-catching quality needed to
metrosexuals who make up make it a gem. The 9000-rpm redline that made it fun and addicting to drive was eventually
the buyers in this category replaced with a less exciting but still respectable lower-revving engine. A face lift and more
probably aren’t concerned ponies would have helped it keep up with the competition. It’s sad to see the last Honda
with “flooring the throttle upon sports car die a slow and painful death. The NSX, the RSX, and now the S2000—I feel like a
turn-in.” The SRX was a stellar part of my love for Honda has died. JOHN ROESEL, LOWELL, INDIANA
DEC
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BACKFIRES

MS. GOODWENCH BY PIPPA GARNER

‘HUGE MISTAKE’ The new Jaguar 5.0-liter XF is priced


Was just browsing through your $50K at $57,000, and maybe if this knowledge
comparison test [“Five at Fifty,” September had been uncovered by someone with a
2009]—and there’s a huge mistake that I modicum of journalistic integrity, then there
can’t believe slipped through the editorial is a good probability that a totally different
department. The BMW finished second! conclusion would have been reached.
Can you guys correct this and send out a TODD KEY
new copy? JAGUAR NORTH SCOTTSDALE,
PAT DIPERSIA ARIZONA
THE COSMOS We thought the point was clear enough
that even a Jag salesman could infer that
I found it horribly ironic that you could not the writer is alluding to the difference in
get a BMW 5-series with an automatic price between the base model with the
transmission. Your test car must be the 300-hp 4.2-liter and the XF Premium
only 5-series built in the last three years model with the 385-hp 5.0-liter, which is
with a manual in this country. BMW indeed five grand more—Ed.
dealers laugh at you if you ask about
manual transmissions in the 5-series, and Give John Phillips a raise. Never have the
last year there were only 16 with manuals words “chief among them the steering,
in dealer stock in the entire western United which offered all of the deep and
States, all of which were strippers with contemplative feeling of Dick Cheney at a
vinyl interiors. I would think makers and bris” been committed to the printed page.
dealers of the Ultimate Driving Machine I am still laughing out loud.
would know that a true performance car— TIM HALL
not just the price leaders—has a manual. LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI
It’s an issue of superior control in corners,
not acceleration or power. Paddle shifters Phillips is trying way too hard. An example
are not an alternative—it’s still hydraulic is his no-class, ham-handed metaphor
hookup. referencing Dick Cheney. The purpose of
LLOYD BILLOTTE a metaphor is to help illuminate; his “man-
HAYDEN, IDAHO eating clams” metaphor in column three
on page 99 qualifies nicely. The Cheney
Mr. Phillips states that for $5000 more, dig does nothing to help the reader
you could get “another 85 horses” [from understand the Mercedes E350’s steering
a Jaguar XF]. Had he spent just a few problem. Are bris attendees typically
minutes checking actual Jaguar pricing, he “deep and contemplative”? It’s just not
would have discovered that the car with 85 funny, and it didn’t even make sense!
more horsepower is actually less than the JIM BORGELT
car being tested, not $5000 more. PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS

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a pleasure to read and a


pleasure to ruminate upon.
This is the Davis I remember
from my youth, and it’s a
pleasure to have him back.
Fair warning, though: A single
mention of signed Lalique
headlamp lenses, and I’ll toss
my subscription onto the ash
heap of burned bloviators.
MEL J. ZELNIKER
CANCÚN, MEXICO

If Mr. Mulally is the real thing,


what is he going to do about
Mercury? Will he euthanize or
shed it like Chrysler and GM
have done with some historic
nameplates, or will he inject
some life and uniqueness into
cars that are, otherwise, only
seen as upmarket Fords (more
expensive, with no additional
or interesting features) or
downmarket Lincolns (cheaper,
You should have included without any cachet)?
the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO J.J. KINGERY
in your comparison of $50K LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
luxo-sports sedans. You took seen a Ford Taurus price out at the aforementioned vehicles
issue with the SHO’s brakes $43,280. Add mandatory drug without the public-relations NERD WATCH
in a separate test in the testing to the buyer’s order shortcomings of any of them.” I purchased an ’07 Suzuki
same issue, yet its stopping because you would have to be Translation: When it comes XL7. I have replaced the horn
distance was shorter than high to pay this amount for this to marketing, Americans will three times now. I was told
those of the Jaguar and the vehicle. buy anything. today that as long as I don’t
Mercedes. The SHO’s 133- AN AMERICAN CONSUMER Mr. Davis, I’ve missed you. use an underbody carwash,
mph governed top speed WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA ROBBIE LAMBERT my new horn will work just fine.
may not have been “designed GREENVILLE, INDIANA If I go to the carwash and get
with the autobahn in mind,” Ahhhhhhh, I can’t take it an underbody wash, I will be
yet it topped three of your anymore. Has there ever been Somebody left off the “Paid replacing the horn every time
comparo cars, including an issue without three or four Advertisement” at the bottom at my own cost. Is this crazy,
your winning Audi and the or more BMWs in it? In the of David E. Davis’s column. or am I?
Mercedes. In the 0-to-60 words of the great Clyde Smith Does Mr. Mulally think Davis JEFF OLBINA
contest, the SHO tied the (an old grouch I worked with), can sell the Lincoln MKT like INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
fastest car in the comparo, “I wouldn’t have one of them he did the BMW 2002? Forget the horn! Whatever
the BMW 535i. In power and things up my ass even if I had CHARLES K ARDOK they’re spraying the car with,
torque, the SHO topped all room for a sawmill!” HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS don’t get any of it on your
five sedans and beat out the STEVE MAROLDA underpants—Ed.
V-8 Infiniti M45, the highest- ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA When I saw Davis’s byline
powered sedan of the group, Uh, beg pardon for the in your august journal, my When can we expect a
by 40 horses and 14 pound- scatological reference, folks, first thought was, Oh, no! pictorial spread on “The Girls
feet of torque. All this for but we’re suckers for a truly Blathering about . . . Italian of MacNeil Automotive”?
several thousands less! illuminating metaphor!—Ed. shotguns with hand-carved Their recent ads have left me
Not only is the SHO back Tuscan walnut stocks . . . wanting more.
and better than ever, it is a his latest dining adventure MARK STEIGERWALD
world-class sedan that can DAVID E., THE of pan-seared grouse with EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA
take on the Europeans and TRANSLATION cognac-soaked wild rice . . . Another reason to consider
make very few apologies. Mr. Davis writes in his Silver Ghost . . . private estate getting out of Eden Prairie—Ed.
BILL AYYAD September column: of some Middle Eastern
OTTAWA, ONTARIO “‘Crossover’ is meant to potentate’s private, 10,000- Good one, John [John Phillips,
imply an automotive concept acre hunting preserve . . . or “Train Versus Automobile,”
wherein the best features of maybe his custom-matched September 2009]. I was
I have been around. I have minivans, sport-utility vehicles, Bentley straight-eight–powered looking forward to some
seen things and experienced and station wagons are earth excavators. But, no. It’s queeling, graking, or maybe
life. I have been to two county bundled into a single family- the Davis of old—insightful, some booping, but alas.
fairs and a goat-roping contest. transportation device that informative, well-written, MILT GROSS
But I gotta tell ya, I have never bears a strong resemblance to valuable content that is CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA L
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I’M NOT PROUD OF THIS


MORE PROOF THAT I’M UNQUALIFIED TO OFFER
CAR ADVICE.
ar guys are proud of the the rear wheels locked, and I spun into the pit entrance, blocking it for a lap. I
sold the Corvette to a man with a pet raccoon.

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automobiles they’ve owned. So I
made a list of my own cars, and 1968 Plymouth Satellite sedan, L-6: This was the initial salvo in my
I’m not proud. In my defense, I’ve “Trying to Settle Down” period. Forgot to winterize it, and the slant-six’s block
driven press cars for 28 years—a developed a crack that resembled the San Andreas fault. I dumped maybe
perk for which I’m thankful every a gallon of Bar’s Leaks in the crankcase and callously sold the car to a naïve
waking moment—so some of my teenager. I am not proud of this.
selections have been flaky, spontaneous, and suitable 1976 Dodge Coronet Custom, 318 cubic inches: Purchased it new—
only for the planet inhabited by John Malkovich. complete with a dented fender the salesman promised to fix but didn’t—
1961 VW Beetle, with canvas sunroof: This is the because it came with a warranty. I was sick of fixing cars. About the third day I
car in which I learned to drive, plus do some other owned this car, I recall staring at it in my driveway as if it were a meteorite or a
things that I’m not proud of. My father and I put three mastodon, wondering how it had arrived there.
engines in it. Someone discarded a huge cardboard 1970 VW Westfalia camper: The engine produced 65 horsepower, top
refrigerator box by the side of the road, and I pushed speed was 72 mph, and this bus was so susceptible to crosswinds that its
it at least a mile with the Bug, which so amused my shape was later copied to create the first hang glider. I camped in it once and
girlfriend that she peed her pants—the first and last got a ticket from a park ranger for playing the AM radio after 10 p.m. Blew up
time I impressed a girl with a car. The VW was so rotten the engine in Chicago. On purpose, I think.
that when I jacked it up to change a tire, the frame just 1978 Ford Fairmont sedan: The Fairmont remains high on every list of
bent, with no wheel leaving the ground. I once drove it the most despicable cars ever built by anyone more than 12 years old. The
two days with the left valve cover missing, draining all driver’s seatbelt never worked. The transmission reduced itself to thousands
of the oil. Damage to the engine: none. When I traded of bottle caps at 10,000 miles. On the way to Elkhart Lake, the headliner
in the VW, the salesman gave me $27. collapsed, plunging me into darkness. The seats were covered in a vinyl that
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302: Coolest car I ever Mattel would have rejected. Think of the person you most hate on this planet.
owned, and the only one I’d like to have back. I gutted (Feel free to include a circus clown.) I hated the Fairmont more than that.
the interior, installed a roll cage, fitted pistons that 1974 Porsche 911 S Targa: Beautiful car, with a Carrera RS front valance,
raised the compression until the engine would barely which offered no place for a license plate, which got me busted by the
crank, then raced it in the A-Sedan category. Crashed same Ontario Provincial policeman three times. The Targa was the perfect
at Mosport into a sign that said, “Have a Coke,” after example of a car I could afford to buy but not maintain. No one told me about
which the sign said, “Have a.” tightening the timing chains. Which is why the engine explosively blanketed
1972 Toyota Corolla, 73 horsepower: Wouldn’t Sylvania, Ohio, in a blue-white fog that maybe cured the town’s mosquito
start if it sat all night in the rain, so I’d routinely infestation for years.
remove the distributor cap, rotor, and spark-plug wires 1980 VW Rabbit: This was a Westmoreland Rabbit, with the cool
and store them in the oven overnight. Crashed it in rectangular headlights. The odometer failed at 9000 miles, and I waited two
Burlington, Ontario, while drifting on snow trying to years to fix it, garnering useful free warranty work in the interim. I am not
impress my friend Bill Adam, who also peed his pants. proud of this.
1963 Ford Ranch Wagon, 352-cubic-inch V-8: I 1986 Merkur XR4Ti: I purchased the Merkur because C/D claimed it was
used the wagon to tow my Boss 302, a task for which the next BMW 3-series. Bastards. Instead, it was more like a bottle of single-
it was uniquely unfit. On the way to Road Atlanta, a malt Macallan left in your front yard. Gone overnight. At 30,000 miles, the
muffler fell off a truck ahead of me, penetrated my turbo’s bearings no longer had a bearing on anything.
wagon’s grille, and so thoroughly cannonballed the 1997 Toyota Camry CE: Manual locks, manual windows, manual five-
radiator that even the cabin filled with steam. speed. I named the car “Manual.” For 140,000 miles, nothing broke. Once I
1970 Audi 100LS: Previously my father’s car, realized it wasn’t going to break, I got rid of it. Are you kidding? I don’t have to
this was the first Audi model sold in America. It put up with crap like that.
had inboard front discs located next to the engine, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor: I was watching way
meaning the pads were always hot enough to melt too many episodes of Cops. The Vic made me feel powerful because it
kryptonite. Whenever I changed the oil, I had to intimidated fellow drivers. Except everyone ahead of me drove 5 mph below
change the pads. One day, the gearshift broke off in the limit. Road rage ensued. I feared I’d appear in my own episode of Cops.
my hand. Later in life, I met Ferdinand Piëch. He told 1991 Chevrolet Caprice wagon: With a 415-hp, 415-cubic-inch
me, “Zat iss ze vorst car I ever vorked on.” Lingenfelter engine, this is a car that made as much sense as Sarah Palin on
1971 Corvette race car: This A-Production racer New Year’s Eve. Plus, it’s as long as many of Todd’s snowmobile races.
replaced my Boss 302. It was way quicker than my 2009 Toyota RAV4 V-6 4WD: The 2008 RAV4 won a C/D comparo that I
reflexes. I raced it once at Mosport, where the engine wrote. Me. So, for the first time in my life, I’ve taken my own advice. This may
seized on the final turn. I didn’t declutch fast enough, well put a curse on Toyota forever. I’m not proud of that. L
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DON’T JUNK THE CLUNKS!


HOW MANY OLD CARS WILL SHOW UP FOR CRUISE
NIGHTS AND CONCOURS d’ÉLÉGANCE IF
MR. OBAMA KEEPS POURING SODIUM SILICATE
INTO THEIR ENGINES?
hate demolition derbies. I hate Clunkers is an idea she would have adored. It looks good, sounds good,
promises to save everything and everyone worth saving, but winds up

I
the idea that a couple of dozen
yahoos will deliberately destroy being a government-sponsored con game. The $3 billion they threw at
perfectly useful automobiles the program was our money. This time next year there will still be dealers
for the entertainment of their waiting to receive their checks from Washington.
fellow yahoos. Any car that I hate the name “Cash for Clunkers.” The cars most often traded in as
can compete successfully in “clunkers” are not clunkers at all. They’re perfectly good cars with years of
a demolition derby is quite capable of providing usefulness awaiting the next owner.
priceless mobility to people who have nothing on Worst of all is what happens to the used cars traded in for the
which to affix an Obama bumper sticker. government bribes. Lee Iacocca called it “Buy a Car, Get a Check,” or the
I went to my favorite Mexican restaurant the other “Dodge Carnival of Values,” but Lee was smart enough to know that used-
day, and the proprietress and I reminisced about our car trade-ins are a critically important part of every retail car deal, and often
teen years—mine in southeastern Michigan and hers the only part of the deal that lets the dealer claim a profit. Not until the
in Jalisco, Mexico. It was a time when far too many government got involved was anyone stupid enough to pour sodium silicate
kids piled into old used cars and went thundering into the engines of the trade-ins on used-car lots and render them utterly
off to some secret source of fun and frolic. For us useless except as junk to be sold by the pound.
in Michigan, that usually meant swimming in an A fleet of American used cars like, say, 1977 Chevrolet Caprices could
abandoned gravel pit and necking in the gravel. be shipped to any country in the Third and Fourth Worlds and would
Beer was consumed, sighs were sighed, and our revolutionize the way people live. Women with sick children would not
knowledge of human anatomy was increased square be hitchhiking 50 miles to clinics. Similarly, very few major U.S. cities
millimeter by square millimeter. offer adequate mass transit, particularly in run-down center-cities where
Those old crocks were purchased for ridiculously poor people live lives of desperation without it. Taxicabs—expensive and
low prices and were hardly ever cool. Sometimes unreliable—are the closest thing they have to reliable mass transit. Small
an older brother might pass
one along to a younger.
Sometimes a neighbor had
gone bust and was returning This time next year there will
to the arms of his family
in Kentucky or Tennessee still be dealers waiting to receive
or French Canada, leaving
behind a useful old car. Our their checks from Washington.
extended automotive circle
included a couple of Model A
Fords; a 1939 Ford V-8 Sixty;
a 1941 Hudson two-door sedan; a 1937 Olds Opera fleets of government-supplied trade-ins could be strategically placed
Coupe (in which the rear-seat passengers sat facing around the inner city, accessed by a valid driver’s license and a credit card,
one another); a lavender 1940 Crosley convertible in and “Clunker, Thy Name Is Mobility.”
which my pal Bert Wellein and I celebrated V-E night At least half the world is still waiting to experience the miracle of the
with all the girls in the northern Detroit suburbs; a 1931 privately owned automobile. What it did for the United States of America
Chevy two-door sedan; a 1940 Pontiac; a 1936 Olds; in the early 20th century still needs to happen in Africa, Asia, and much of
and a 1941 De Soto with a speedometer that changed South and Central America. A car, any car, represents personal freedom.
from green to red as the car approached 60 miles The Republic would be infinitely better off if Washington’s new crop
per hour. I think I’ve already mentioned that they were of automotive experts volunteered to deliver the useful cars they call
hardly ever cool. “clunkers” to all those blighted corners of our world that have no tradition of
I’m awfully glad that those dirt-cheap wonders universal automobile ownership. It is no accident that the Chinese middle
of Depression-era automotive technology were not class finally began to grow into its own strength when significant numbers
murdered in demolition derbies. I’m equally glad that of automobiles began to trickle down into the hands of ordinary citizens.
it never occurred to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to Mr. Ratan Tata wants to put India on wheels by skipping a step and
stage “Cash for Clunkers” tent sales all over the 48 building brand-new clunkers. Why hasn’t our automotive task force thought
states during that other Great Depression. Cash for of that? (I’m afraid they have.) L
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What Matters to You?
Today, America needs fresh leadership to lead us
as a nation out of this economic crisis. Leadership
must come not only from our political leaders but
also from the average citizen. The exporting of
American jobs is a trend that must be stopped and
reversed. When I walk into my local hardware
store, I typically find 85% of the goods for sale are
manufactured 7,000 miles away. Recognizable
American brands have been forced by shortsighted
management and buyers at large national chains to
build factories overseas just to save a lousy $.50 on
a tape measure. To these ruthless buyers, it is all
about the money. Rarely are product quality, the
political system, human rights, animal rights and
environmental costs to the planet considered, not to
mention the cost to our society of exporting not
only jobs, but an entire factory!
At MacNeil Automotive, we are doing our part
for the American economy and for our 300 million
fellow citizens and neighbors. My philosophy is
that if my neighbor doesn’t have a job, sooner or
later I won’t have a job either. For example, we
used to have our All-Weather Floor Mats
manufactured in England by a company that used
antiquated, inefficient equipment. They made a
decent floor mat for us, but we thought we could
build a better floor mat for our customers using
modern American technology, American raw
materials and skilled American workers. So in
2007 we transferred all of our floor mat manufac-
turing back to the United States. Today, we build
the best fitting, highest quality automotive floor
mats in the world, right here in America.
Our machine shop is equipped with 17 CNC
machining centers including four 4 axis mills
and one 5 axis mill that produce between 30 to 50
injection and thermoforming molds per month.
We have one shift of highly skilled American
Journeymen toolmakers and apprentices, but our
machines run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
There is not a more efficient tool and mold
making operation in the world - and guess what,
it’s right here in America.

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Furthermore, all of our CNC mills are manufac-
tured in Oxnard, CA by Haas. Our 1,000 ton
injection molding machines are made in Bolton,
Ontario of American and Canadian components.
Our thermoforming machinery is made in Carol
Stream, IL. The raw steel and aluminum billets
which make up our tooling are sourced from
American steel and aluminum mills such as Vista
Metals in Fontana, CA. The raw materials that
make up our All-Weather Floor Mats, FloorLiners,
Cargo Liners and Mud Flaps are manufactured in
Bellevue OH, Arlington TX, Wichita KS and
Jasper TN. Our forklifts are made in Columbus IN
and Greene NY. Our warehouse racking is
manufactured in Tatamy PA.
At MacNeil Automotive, we are also very aware
of sustainability and our responsibility to the
environment. We are proactive in controlling waste
and recycling all of the unused raw materials
from the manufacture of our tooling and products
including: aluminum, steel, rubber, TPO, TPE,
paper and cardboard.
As you can see, we are as dedicated to designing,
developing and manufacturing the finest automo-
tive accessories for our consumer and OEM clients
as we are passionate about supporting the
American economy, preserving the American
industrial infrastructure, and keeping the “money”
in our family, a family of 300 million people
from all over America.
Life is simple; be good to your fellow man, be kind
to animals and the environment, and place building
a quality product, supporting your
country and your fellow American worker before
profit. And, one last thing - let’s all do our best
to balance family time with work time as our
children are the future of America.

Sincerely,

David MacNeil, Founder/CEO


dmacneil@macneil.com

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FAREWELL TO
POP-UP LIGHTS
As the automobile has evolved, certain
technological advances that were
heralded as marvelous innovations have
nevertheless died out for reasons of
changing styles and tastes, high costs,
new regulations, or a general lack of
interest. In hindsight, we have to wonder
what appeal many of these dead-end
features had in the first place. Here’s
one of them:
Introduced on the 1936 Cord 810,
pop-up—or hidden—headlamps were a
clever and fashionable way to streamline
and hide the gawky round headlamps
of the period. But it wasn’t until the
’60s and ’70s that pop-up headlights hit
their stride. At the time, U.S. regulations
dictated either round or rectangular
sealed-beam headlights. Neither
choice was particularly satisfying to car
designers, so they began to hide the
lights behind garage-door-like devices.
Or if they wanted a low hoodline or
doorstop-like styling, they’d make the
lights rise out of the hood. In the ’80s,
the Japanese jumped into the deep
For performance fans, a new end of the pop-up-headlight pool, and
the results were wedge-like cars with
M5 is due in 2011. A turbocharged daringly low hoodlines, such as the 1988
Honda Accord.
4.4-liter V-8 will replace the With time, the motors and electrical
equipment of pop-ups inevitably failed.
500-hp, 5.0-liter V-10. An epidemic ensued of winking cars
(one side open, the other closed)
and cars with headlights perpetually
popped open. Eventually, the regulations
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start, suspension
setting, high-beams,
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windshield wipers,
manettino knob (adjusts
stability-control and
transmission settings).

> WHO WOULD BENEFIT MOST FROM THIS TECHNOLOGY?

1996–2001
Dodge Caravan/
Plymouth Voyager
Imagine the convenience and time
saved when the Caravan/Voyager
driver hits a steering-wheel button 2004–’06 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
and the minivan drives straight to What does the WRX STI driver want more in life than a
the nearest $3.99 All-You-Can-Eat steady stream of pulse-pounding adrenaline? (Aside
Chinese Buffet! Wasn’t it Mao who said from a new Ed Hardy shirt and a bit part in the next
that painted bumpers are the ultimate The Fast and the Furious?) At some point in every
sign of bourgeois decadence? STI owner’s life, the various modifications (coffee-can
exhaust, pulley kit, A-pillar-mounted gauges) and
streetlight drag races just don’t excite the adrenal gland
in any meaningful way. To fix that, the STI driver can
simply push a button and be injected with a dollop of
Hunter S. Thompson–grade adrenochrome (adrenaline
oxidized into epinephrine), which is guaranteed to kick-
start the heart or, alternatively, flat stop it.

1996–’98 Suzuki X-90


Drivers of the X-90, a car that looks like an acceptable ride if you’re a
character in the newspaper cartoon “Cathy,” must suffer self-esteem
sag every time they roll out in their jaunty two-seat SUVs. What
these folks need is a steering-wheel-mounted button that
plays a recorded personal affirmation—“I am worthy. I am
attractive”–to build self-worth at least to the degree that they’re
not embarrassed to meet the eyes of other drivers at stoplights.

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SOME CORNERS
YOU JUST DON’T CUT.

These days, it’s tempting to try to save a buck or two. But your inner car guy knows your engine is no place to skimp. Just
look for the big yellow jug and you’re always covered. Prestone® 50/50 Ready-to-Use Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant
is formulated to protect any make or model car, and mixes with any color antifreeze. It’s perfectly pre-mixed, so you just
pop, pour and protect.

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UNCOVERING THE
COVERAGE
WARRANTY COMPANIES: DO THEY SELL PEACE OF
MIND? OR SOMETHING ELSE?
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WHAT HAPPENED WHEN WE CALLED:
We contacted Mogi, US Fidelis, risk,” his manager has approved a $600 down and $39 a month, then gives up after a
and StopRepairBills.com to inquire price cut, to $2449. If I wait until tomorrow, pitch that lasts 13 minutes.
about a service policy on a 2002 Ford “all discounts will be null and void,” Ricky If you click on “The Choice” on Stop
F-150 pickup truck with about 22,000 warns, and I will have to get a notarized RepairBills.com, you get a website for The
miles on the odo. (The truck exists.) statement on the odometer reading and have Choice (the-choice.net). The site appears
MOGI: Liz answers and takes down a Ford dealer perform a diagnostic check on to be a combination of service-contract
some information—including a “phone the truck, both of which will be waived if I information and an ad for an additive called
number in case we get cut off”—and after sign up today, but only today. After 14 The Choice, which claims to make your
four minutes, we do get cut off. Eighty minutes in all, Ricky gives up. engine run 10-to-15 degrees cooler if you
minutes later, a Mogi salesman named Paul STOPREPAIRBILLS.COM: Joe pour it into your radiator overflow reservoir.
calls and says that when Liz tried to transfer answers, takes down the VIN of the truck, According to an article in the St. Louis
my call, they were too busy to take it. He says and asks how many miles are on it. He is Post-Dispatch, this “additive” warranty is one
the truck qualifies for a “Silver policy,” but he distressed to learn it has 22,000 or so. His of the more controversial sales methods the
never reveals the length of it. Whatever it is, grave concern is that low-mileage vehicles service-contract companies use: You are not
he says the policy is $2650, has a $100 that are not driven much can develop “rust” buying a service policy, you are buying an
deductible, and requires a waiting period of and other problems that make them additive that comes with a warranty that
30 days and 1000 miles—not either/or, but “absolutely” less reliable than higher-mileage covers everything the typical service contract
both—before I can file a claim. Paul gives up vehicles. After three minutes, I’m on hold does. The advantage to the company? “First,”
when I insist I need to sleep on it. while he consults a manager to see if the the story says, “the consumer is buying a
US FIDELIS: Ricky answers, says the truck even qualifies for a policy, due to the product, not a contract. Second, the
call may be recorded, takes down info, then low mileage. A minute later, I am offered a consumer is entitled to a refund if the service
recommends a four-year, 125,000-mile policy called “The Choice,” for five years and contract is canceled early. That’s not the case
policy for $3049. I tell him I want to think 100,000 miles. The down payment is $295, with a product warranty.” Joe, the Stop
about it overnight, but he pushes for me to and payments are $44 a month for 18 RepairBills.com salesman, did not mention
sign up now. He says NASCAR great Rusty months, for a total of $1087. Joe is upset this distinction. One source told the
Wallace is a spokesman, and that “he would when he hears I want to think it over because newspaper that this sort of product was
not put his name on a product that wasn’t he is worried the truck will break down and I developed to avoid California regulations that
legit.” After eight minutes of selling, he puts will have to pay for a new engine ($3500, he allowed only auto dealers to sell service
me on hold. Two minutes later, Ricky is back, says), transmission ($2500), or water pump contracts. “It’s our most popular product in
and even though the truck is “extremely high ($800 to $1000). He lowers the price to $195 California,” spokesman Carter says.

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UPFRONT HOW TO:

BULLETPROOF A CAR
JUST THE THING WHEN AL-QAEDA COMES A-CALLING.
BY K.C. COLWELL ILLUSTRATION BY CHRIS PHILPOT

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components from the car’s body (interior as “transparent armor.” It is not a thicker gunfire because bullets could shred the stiff
trim, wiring, carpet, seats, etc.). Then the version of the safety glass found in the side sidewalls these tires rely on for support. IAC
doors and all other cavities (such as the windows of standard cars but rather a uses a Hutchinson-made Composite
pillars) are cut open so various materials sandwich of polycarbonate (a type of RunFlat tire, which is a polymer donut
can be stuffed or welded into those voids. plastic) and leaded glass. The thinnest custom-built for each application. It is
Depending on the level of protection option—0.8 inch—will stop subsonic rounds clamped around the centerline of a wheel,
desired, the doors and pillars might be such as those from the popular 9mm inside the tubeless tire, and the working
bolstered with steel plates, a combination handgun, while the thickest glass—2.0 principle is similar to the Michelin PAX
of ballistic nylon and Kevlar (similar to the inches—should emasculate a single shot System’s: If the pneumatic tire loses
material in bulletproof vests), or both. If the from a high-powered .30-06 rifle. If pressure, the polymer ring provides support
doors get too heavy, a third hinge is necessary, the electric window motors can that allows 60-mph speeds for more than
added. The fire wall and rear bulkhead can be replaced by beefier ones. 60 miles.
be steel-plated, too, but the floor and
ceiling are generally lined with ballistic SUSPENSION AND ENGINE
fabrics. The stock bumpers, designed to Even the lightest armoring adds at least 500 pounds to a large sedan. With the greatest
crumple and absorb energy during major level of protection for a large sedan adding 1400 pounds, it is necessary to modify the
impacts, can be reinforced to allow the chassis and occasionally the drivetrain. To maintain drivability, damping and spring rates
armored car to, for example, bash through rise, and air springs slot in if needed. Most modern engines in large sedans have enough
an improvised roadblock without power to sufficiently cope with the extra weight, so engine modifications happen only if
damaging the radiator. The goal of specifically requested by the customer. Three-quarter-ton trucks and SUVs are the only
armoring is also to make the car appear to vehicles with underpinnings capable of bearing the roughly 2000 pounds of the highest
be unmodified, inside and out. level of protection without any modifications.
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TECH PORSCHE PANAMERA
DEPT. DYNAMIC WING
PORSCHE’S FIRST SEDAN FLAPS ITS WINGS AT SPEED.
BY AARON ROBINSON

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COMPARISON TEST
HOT-HATCH REMATCH

DEC
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MAZDASPEED 3 VS.
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WE RENEW THE
SEARCH FOR THE KING
Agains
OF CHEAP SPEED.
BY TONY SWAN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN ROE

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COMPARISON TEST LE ROUGE ET LE NOIR

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SHEET OF PLYWOOD

BEST IN TEST * C/D EST CARGO (cu ft)


(seats up/folded)

LENGTH OF PIPE
BEHIND FRONT

BEHIND REAR

BEER CASES

STOWAGE
(l x w, in)
(in)

FOR MORE
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VOLKSWAGEN GTI 15 44* 8/26 118.0 39.5

BEST IN TEST * C/D EST PRICE ($) DIMENSIONS (inches) WEIGHT INTERIOR VOL
FUEL TANK (gal)

OCTANE RATING

(cu ft)
FRONT TRACK

REAR TRACK
WHEELBASE
AS TESTED

CURB (lb)

% FRONT

VEHICLE
% REAR
LENGTH

HEIGHT
WIDTH

FRONT

REAR
BASE

MAZDASPEED 3 $23,945 $25,840 177.6 69.7 57.5 103.9 60.4 60.0 3260 63.5 36.5 15.9 91 52 43

VOLKSWAGEN GTI $24,590 $26,956 165.9 70.0 57.8 101.5 60.4 59.7 3180 62.0 38.0 14.5 91 51 42

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COMPARISON TEST LE ROUGE ET LE NOIR

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1 Volkswagen GTI
THE HIGHS
Great seats, sweet shifter, impeccable
steering, agility without harshness, tidy styling.

THE LOWS
Achtung, Wolfsburg! Surely you guys have
a little more horsepower lying around?

THE VERDICT
Proof that you can be the champ
without delivering a knockout punch.

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BEST IN TEST * C/D EST ENGINE DRIVELINE ACCELERATION (seconds) SOUND LEVEL FUEL
(dBA) (mpg)
DRIVEN WHEELS

MPH/1000 RPM

¼-MILE @ MPH
TRANSMISSION

MPH TOP GEAR


GEAR RATIOS:1
REDLINE (rpm)

ROLLING 5–60

POWER
AXLE RATIO:1

BHP @ RPM MPH TOP


LB PER BHP

SPEED IDLE EPA CITY


POWERTRAIN (mph)
FULL THROTTLE EPA HWY
30–50

50–70
0–100

0–120

TORQUE
0–60

MPH

LB-FT @ RPM 70-MPH CRUISE 600 MILES


3.21 5.4
MAZDASPEED 3 263 @ 5500 1.91 9.0 47 18
14.3 151
turbocharged DOHC 6-sp 1.37 4.19/ 12.6
16-valve inline-4
6750 12.4 man front 1.03 3.53† 16.8 5.8 14.3 21.5 @ 7.0 11.7 7.8 (drag 79 25
ltd)
138 cu in (2261cc) 280 @ 3000 0.95 21.5 100
0.79 25.9 75 22
3.36 5.5
VOLKSWAGEN GTI 200 @ 5100 2.09 8.8 42 21
14.9
6200 15.9 6-sp 126
turbocharged DOHC 1.47 3.94/ 12.6
16-valve inline-4 man front 1.10 3.09† 16.8 6.3 16.2 26.4 @ 7.2 12.0 8.1 (gov ltd)
83 31
121 cu in (1984cc) 207 @ 1800 1.11 21.2 96
0.93 25.3 74 24

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TEST
CHECK OUT BEHIND-THE-SCENES 6.1 15.3 24.0 @ 7.1 11.9 8.0 139 81 28
AVERAGE
PICTURES WE DIDN’T HAVE ROOM FOR. 98 75 23
†First ratio is for gears 1 through 4.
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ROADHOLDING
BEST IN TEST SUSPENSION BRAKES

LANE CHANGE
SKIDPAD (g)
300-FT-DIA
ANTI-LOCK

70–0 MPH
STABILITY
CONTROL

CONTROL

BRAKING
CHASSIS
FRONT

FRONT

(mph)
TIRES
REAR

REAR

(ft)
struts, multilink, 12.6-inch Dunlop SP Sport 2050,
MAZDASPEED 3 coil springs, coil springs, vented disc 11.0-inch disc yes yes P225/40R-18 88Y 161 0.92 67.1
anti-roll bar anti-roll bar
struts, multilink, 12.3-inch
VOLKSWAGEN GTI coil springs, coil springs, vented disc 11.3-inch disc yes yes Continental SportContact 2,
225/40R-18 92Y 162 0.93 66.3*
anti-roll bar anti-roll bar
*Stability-control-inhibited.
TEST AVERAGE 162 0.93 66.7

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*OBJECTIVE BEST IN TEST VEHICLE POWERTRAIN CHASSIS EXPERIENCE


GRAND TOTAL
FEATURES/AMENITIES*

¼-MI ACCELERATION*
REAR-SEAT COMFORT

EXTERIOR STYLING
REAR-SEAT SPACE*

SUBTOTAL

SUBTOTAL

SUBTOTAL
INTERIOR STYLING

REBATES/EXTRAS*
AS-TESTED PRICE*
DRIVER COMFORT

FINAL
FUEL ECONOMY*

PERFORMANCE*
TRANSMISSION
FIT AND FINISH

STEERING FEEL
TRUNK SPACE*

GOTTA HAVE IT
ERGONOMICS

FUN TO DRIVE
FLEXIBILITY*

ENGINE NVH

RESULTS
BRAKE FEEL
HANDLING
RIDE

MAXIMUM POINTS
RANK AVAILABLE 10 10 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 5 20 100 20 5 5 10 10 50 20 5 5 10 10 50 25 25 250

1 VOLKSWAGEN GTI 10 9 4 5 5 10 9 10 10 0 19 91 17 3 5 9 9 43 20 5 4 9 9 47 22 24
227
2 MAZDASPEED 3 8 9 5 5 5 8 9 8 8 0 20 85 20 2 4 9 9 44 20 3 4 9 8 44 21 23
217
*These objective scores are calculated from the vehicles’ dimensions, capacities, rebates and extras, and/or test results.

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Think About It

SURVEY SAYS, “HYUNDAI.”


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owners, J.D. Power and Associates have named Genesis “The Most Appealing Midsize Premium Car.” But awards
aren’t our motivation for building quality vehicles. The reason we put so much focus on innovation, design, safety,
handling, driver satisfaction and value is because it’s the right thing to do. You see, we don’t just want to make your
next car a Hyundai, we also want to make your car after that a Hyundai as well. Find out more at HyundaiGenesis.com.

The Hyundai Genesis received the highest numerical score among midsize premium cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Automotive Performance Execution and Layout StudySM. Study based on responses from 80,930 new-vehicle owners,
measuring 245 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2009. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. For more information on
North American Car of the Year visit northamericancaroftheyear.org. Hyundai is a registered trademark of Hyundai Motor America. All rights reserved. © Hyundai Motor America.

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The Hyundai Genesis — 2009 North American Car of the Year

“Most Appealing Midsize Premium Car”— J.D. Power and Associates

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ROAD TEST FORD F-150 SVT RAPTOR

RAP

DEC
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THE LOWS
Apply for the platinum gas card,
weighs three tons empty, a lot of
simoleons for an F-150.

THE VERDICT
Judged ideal for judgment day.

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ORANGE CRUSH
Aluminum SVT lower control arms
and aluminum-bodied Fox shocks
allow 11.2 inches of front suspension
travel. The $395 accent pack accounts
for the orange flourishes inside.

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THE REDESIGNED 2010 OUTLANDER. TAKE CONTROL.

Consider it a course in
speed reading for the road.
Take control with the world’s most sophisticated all-wheel drive system. Super All-Wheel Control. An all-wheel

drive technology so intelligent, it reads every inch of the asphalt providing enhanced performance and stability

regardless of the driving conditions. And speaking of intelligent technology, we added a 40GB HDD

navigation system with real-time traffic and voice control for your MP3 player and mobile phone.

So neither rain, nor snow, nor annoying DJs, nor the most frustrating traffic snarl will keep you from enjoying the

ride. The 2010 Outlander. It’s different for a reason. For more information, go to mitsubishicars.com/outlander.
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FORD F-150 SVT RAPTOR
Price Vehicle type: front-engine, rear/4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 2+2-door truck Options: Sony radio and Fuel Capacity 26.0 gal
(AS TESTED)
navigation system, $2430; Luxury package (consists of power seats, power-adjustable pedals, and EPA C/D
$46,020
heated seats and mirrors), $1950; vinyl graphics, $1075; orange paint, $495; rearview camera, $450; OBSERVED
CITY HWY
Interior Color Accent package, $395; trailer-brake controller, $230 Standard: power windows and locks,
BASE: $38,995 remote locking, cruise control, tilting steering wheel Audio system: Sony; AM, FM, Sirius satellite radio;
CD/DVD player; minijack, USB, and Bluetooth-audio inputs; 6 speakers
14 18 13
MPG REQUIRED FUEL: 87 OCTANE

ENGINE DIMENSIONS
V-8, iron block and aluminum heads Wheelbase: 133.0 in Length: 220.9 in
Bore x stroke: 3.55 x 4.16 in, Height: 78.4 in Width: 86.3 in
90.2 x 105.9mm Front track: 73.6 in Rear track: 73.6 in
Displacement: 330 cu in, 5414cc Cargo bed (L/W/H): 67.0/50.0/22.4 in
Compression ratio: 9.8:1 Ground clearance: 11.2 in
Fuel-delivery system: port injection WEIGHT
Valve gear: chain-driven single overhead Curb: 6000 lb Per horsepower: 19.4 lb
cams, 3 valves per cylinder, hydraulic DISTRIBUTION
lifters, variable intake- and exhaust- Front: 55.7% Rear: 44.3%
valve timing TOWING CAPACITY: 6000 lb
Power (SAE net): 310 bhp @ 5000 rpm GVWR: 6950 lb
Torque (SAE net): 365 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Redline: 5700 rpm
INTERIOR
DRIVETRAIN RESTRAINT SYSTEMS TEST RESULTS HANDLING
Transmission: 6-speed automatic Front: 3-point belts; driver and ROADHOLDING
passenger front, side, and curtain ACCELERATION SECONDS
GEAR: Ratios; mph per 1000 rpm (low/high)
1st: 4.17; 2.2/5.8 2nd: 2.34; 3.9/10.4 airbags Zero to 30 mph . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6
3rd: 1.52; 6.1/16.0 4th: 1.14; 8.1/21.4
5th: 0.86; 10.6/28.0 6th: 0.69; 13.4/35.3
Rear: 3-point belts, curtain airbags
SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
40 mph . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 0.67 g
Final-drive ratio: 4.10:1, limited slip Front: fore-and-aft, seatback angle, front 50 mph . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7 200-ft-dia skidpad
4-wheel-drive system: part time 2- height, rear height, lumbar support
speed with an open front differential; 60 mph . . . . . . . . . . 8.0
hill-descent control REAR SEATS
Transfer-gear ratios (low/high): Folding Split Pass-Through 70 mph . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 UNDERSTEER
2.64:1/1.00:1 YES NO YES NO YES NO
80 mph . . . . . . . . . . 13.6
MAX SPEED IN GEAR (low/high) MINIMAL
MEASUREMENTS (in)
13/33 mph 35/91 mph 60/100 mph Head Leg Shoulder
90 mph . . . . . . . . . . 18.3
5700/5700 rpm 5700/5700 rpm 5700/3550 rpm MODERATE
FRONT 41.0 41.4 65.9
REAR 39.7 33.4 65.7
1 3 5 SAE Front Rear
EXCESSIVE

V O L U M E 65 cu ft 50 cu ft
5–60 street start: 8.0 sec Top gear, 30–50: 4.1 sec Top gear, 50–70: 5.2 sec
2 4 6
22/59 mph 46/100 mph 76/100 mph
5700/5700 rpm 5700/4650 rpm 5700/2850 rpm
¼-MILE: 16.3 sec @ 86 mph WEATHER
Temperature: 86˚F
CHASSIS
TOP SPEED: 100 mph (GOV LTD) Humidity: 42%
Barometric pressure: 29.8 in Hg
Chassis type: full-length frame WHEELS + TIRES BRAKING
Body material: welded steel stampings Wheel size/type: 9.0 x 17 in/ 70 to 0 mph . . . . . . 214 ft ODOMETER
and sheet-molded plastic cast aluminum Test-vehicle mileage: 2157
STEERING Tires: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO, INTERIOR SOUND (dBA)
Rack-and-pinion with hydraulic power LT315/70R-17 118S M+S
Spare: full size on matching aluminum 43 IDLE TIRE INFLATION
assist
wheel 77 FULL THROTTLE Test Front: Rear:
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Turning circle curb-to-curb: 44.6 ft 72 70-MPH CRUISING pressures: 44 psi 44 psi
BRAKES
SUSPENSION Hydraulic with vacuum power assist
Front: ind, unequal-length control arms, and anti-lock control
NOTES
coil springs, anti-roll bar Front: 13.8 x 1.3-in vented disc Spins the wheels nicely if you brake-
Rear: rigid axle, leaf springs Rear: 13.7 x 0.8-in vented disc torque it. Big, bouncy tires are for
enriched gasolines
off-roading, not this track work.
Stability control: fully defeatable traction defeatable launch mode The Official Fuel Partner of CAR AND DRIVER

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ANCO® Contour®, the latest technology in
premium profile-style wiper blades, provides
superior blade-to-windshield contact for optimal
viewing area. Contour makes installation a snap
for virtually every vehicle on the road —
whether it’s an OE replacement or you’re
upgrading from conventional blades.

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INTRODUCING A GREAT
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COMPARISON TEST

RABIDS
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JAGUAR, AND MERCEDES-BENZ RUBBING FENDER WELLS DURING OUR TEST
TO DETERMINE SUPREMACY AMONG 500-PLUS-HP LUXURY SEDANS.
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CTS- V $62,845 $67,345 191.6 72.5 57.5 113.4 61.8 62.0 4277 53.6 46.4 18.0 91 54 42 14
JAGUAR
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MERCEDES-BENZ
E63 AMG $88,075* $103,125* 192.6 73.7 56.8 113.1 64.4 62.8 4167 54.5 45.5 21.1 91 52 45 16

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the headliner, with contrasty stitching
worthy of Savile Row. The lighter tone
is appropriately called “London Tan.”

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2.66 7.8
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man rear
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376 cu in (6162cc) 551 @ 3800 0.63 33.0 117 claim)
— — 73 11
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305 cu in (5000cc) 461 @ 2500 0.69 34.3 116
— — 68 12
4.38 5.6
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1.92 12.7 12.5 155
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DOHC 32-valve V-8
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mfr
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TEST
4.2 9.5 22.9 @ 4.6 4.4 4.4 169 78 20
CHECK OUT BEHIND-THE-SCENES AVERAGE
PICTURES WE DIDN’T HAVE ROOM FOR. 116 70 12

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THE HIGHS
CADILLAC CTS-V
THE LOWS THE VERDICT
Monumental torque, taut chassis, Euro-spec exhaust too quiet, cramped Not quite the standard of the world but
superb ride, easy to drive at all speeds. back seat, no rear visibility. darn close.

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control arms, multilink, 14.6-inch 14.4-inch Michelin Pilot Sport PS2;


CADILLAC CTS- V coil springs, coil springs, vented disc vented disc yes yes F: 255/40ZR-19 (96Y), 162 0.90 66.7*
anti-roll bar anti-roll bar R: 285/35ZR-19 (99Y)
control arms, control arms, 15.0-inch 14.8-inch Dunlop SP Sport Maxx;
JAGUAR XFR coil springs, coil springs, vented disc vented disc yes yes F: 255/35ZR-20 (97Y), 160 0.88 61.5
anti-roll bar anti-roll bar R: 285/30ZR-20 (99Y)
MERCEDES-BENZ struts, multilink, 15.8-inch 14.2-inch Pirelli P Zero;
E63 AMG coil springs, air springs, vented, drilled vented, drilled yes yes F: 255/35ZR-19 (96Y), 168 0.92 65.4
anti-roll bar anti-roll bar ceramic disc ceramic disc R: 285/30ZR-19 (98Y)
*In competitive driving mode. TEST AVERAGE 163 0.90 64.5

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TOUCH AND GONE
The CTS-V’s shift lever is supposed
to match the delightful faux-suede
steering wheel, but we had to
cope with a leather knob on our
preproduction test car.

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THE HIGHS
MERCEDES-BENZ E63 AMG
THE LOWS THE VERDICT
Athletic looks, demonic engine note, Punishing ride, supercar price, barely My Mercedes can beat up your
balanced handling. quicker than the previous model. honor-roll sports car.

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GRAND TOTAL
FEATURES/AMENITIES*

¼-MI ACCELERATION*
REAR-SEAT COMFORT

EXTERIOR STYLING
REAR-SEAT SPACE*

SUBTOTAL

SUBTOTAL

SUBTOTAL
INTERIOR STYLING

REBATES/EXTRAS*
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DRIVER COMFORT

FINAL
FUEL ECONOMY*

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GOTTA HAVE IT
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FLEXIBILITY*

ENGINE NVH

RESULTS
BRAKE FEEL
HANDLING
RIDE

MAXIMUM POINTS
RANK AVAILABLE 10 10 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 5 20 100 20 5 5 10 10 50 20 5 5 10 10 50 25 25 250
MERCEDES-BENZ 9 9 5 5 4 10 9 9 8 0 9
1 E63 AMG 77 20 4 5 9 10 48 19 5 5 9 8 46 22 23
216
2 CADILLAC CTS- V 9 8 3 4 3 7 8 8 7 0 20 77 20 4 4 9 9 46 19 5 5 9 9 47 21 23
214
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206
*These objective scores are calculated from the vehicles’ dimensions, capacities, rebates and extras, and/or test results.

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weight. Still, this Euro-market car is
153 pounds lighter than the previous
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Fit
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ST: TURBO
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PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO
Price Vehicle type: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 5-door hatchback Options: Burmester surround sound, Fuel Capacity 26.4 gal
(AS TESTED) $3990; active cruise control, $2490; Sport Chrono Package Plus (includes dash-mounted stopwatch and launch
control), $2280; front and rear ventilated seats, $1600; XM satellite radio, $750; Bluetooth phone interface, $695; EPA C/D
$147,945 parking sensors and rearview camera, $655; iPod connector, $440; two-tone interior, $430; ski bag, $405;
variable-assist power steering, $270; heated steering wheel, $210; colored center caps, $185; floor mats, $150
CITY HWY OBSERVED

BASE: $133,395 Standard: power windows, seats, locks, and sunroof; remote locking; cruise control; tilting and telescoping steering 15 23 21
wheel Audio system: Burmester; AM, FM, XM radio; CD player; minijack and USB inputs; iPod connector; 16 speakers MPG REQUIRED FUEL: 93 OCTANE

ENGINE DIMENSIONS
Twin-turbocharged and intercooled Wheelbase: 115.0 in
V-8, aluminum block and heads Length: 195.7 in
Bore x stroke: 3.78 x 3.27 in, Height: 54.8–56.6 in
96.0 x 83.0mm Width: 76.0 in
Displacement: 293 cu in, 4806cc Front track: 65.2 in
Compression ratio: 10.5:1 Rear track: 64.8 in
Fuel-delivery system: direct injection Drag area: Cd (0.30) x
Turbochargers: Mitsubishi TD04-18T-11 frontal area (25.1 sq ft) =
Maximum boost pressure: 12.1 psi 7.5 sq ft
Valve gear: chain-driven double Ground clearance: 4.7–6.5 in
overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, WEIGHT
hydraulic lifters, variable intake- Curb: 4409 lb Per horsepower: 8.8 lb
valve timing and lift
Power (SAE net): 500 bhp @ 6000 rpm DISTRIBUTION
Front: 54.0% Rear: 46.0% TEST RESULTS HANDLING
Torque (SAE net): 568 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Redline: 6600 rpm TOWING CAPACITY: 0 lb ROADHOLDING
ACCELERATION SECONDS
GVWR: 5512 lb
DRIVETRAIN Zero to 30 mph . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch
automated manual
GEAR: Ratios/mph per 1000 rpm
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1st: 5.97/4.3 2nd: 3.31/7.7 3rd: 2.01/12.8 passenger front, side, knee, and
4th: 1.37/18.7 5th:1.00/25.6 curtain airbags 70 mph . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
6th: 0.81/31.6 7th: 0.59/43.5 Rear: 3-point belts, side and curtain 80 mph . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4
Final-drive ratio: 3.15:1 airbags
90 mph . . . . . . . . . . .6.8
4-wheel-drive system: full time with REAR SEATS UNDERSTEER
automatic front-axle engagement and Folding Split Pass-Through
100 mph . . . . . . . . . . . 8.2
an open front differential YES NO YES NO YES NO 110 mph . . . . . . . . . . . 9.9 MINIMAL
MAX SPEED IN GEAR PRACTICAL CARGO ROOM 120 mph . . . . . . . . . . 11.9
28 mph 84 mph 169 mph 193 mph Length of pipe: 124.0 in 130 mph . . . . . . . . . . 14.3 MODERATE
6600 rpm 6600 rpm 6600 rpm 4450 rpm Largest sheet of plywood, 140 mph . . . . . . . . . . .17.1
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l x w: 75.0 x 33.0 in EXCESSIVE
1 3 7 No. of 9 x 11 x 16-in boxes,
seats up/max: 11/26
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160 mph . .
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MEASUREMENTS (in) 170 mph . . . . . . . . . . 30.6
2 4 65 8 FRONT
Head
38.0
Leg
41.9
Shoulder
51.9
51 mph 123 mph 193 mph REAR 38.2 33.2 51.7 5–60 street start: 4.1 sec Top gear, 30–50: 2.7 sec Top gear, 50–70: 3.0 sec
6600 rpm 6600 rpm 6100 rpm
Front Rear
¼-MILE: 11.7 sec @ 119 mph
SAE
WEATHER
VOLUME 48 cu ft 38 cu ft
Temperature: 74˚F
Cargo, seats up/max: 15/44 cu ft
TOP SPEED: 193 mph (DRAG LTD,
C/D EST)
Humidity: 70%
Barometric pressure: 29.25 in Hg
CHASSIS
BRAKING
Chassis type: unit construction with a WHEELS + TIRES ODOMETER
rear rubber-isolated body crossmember Wheel size/type: F: 9.0 x 19 in,
70 to 0 mph . . . . . . 159 ft
R: 10.0 x 19 in/forged aluminum Test-vehicle mileage: 2613
Body material: steel and aluminum
stampings, magnesium castings Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2; INTERIOR SOUND (dBA)

STEERING F: 255/45ZR-19 (100Y) N0, 43 IDLE TIRE INFLATION


Rack-and-pinion with variable hydraulic R: 285/40ZR-19 (103Y) N0 76 FULL THROTTLE Test Front: Rear:
power assist Spare: none 71 70-MPH CRUISING pressures: 40 psi 40 psi
Ratio: 13.8–17.1:1 Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5 BRAKES
Turning circle curb-to-curb: 39.3 ft Hydraulic with vacuum power assist,
SUSPENSION anti-lock control, and electronic panic NOTES
Front: ind, unequal-length control arms, assist
air springs, anti-roll bar F: 15.4 x 1.5-in vented, grooved disc Absolutely ferocious acceleration. The
Rear: ind; 1 lower control arm, 1 lateral R: 13.8 x 1.1-in vented, grooved disc brakes proved to be fade-free as all
link, 1 diagonal link, and 1 toe-control stops from 70 were within five feet of enriched gasolines
link per side; air springs; anti-roll bar Stability control: fully defeatable each other. Dynamic anti-roll bars keep
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Winter 210/240/270 Sottozero Serie II


Winter 210/240 Sottozero
Performance Winter / Snow
Winter Sottozero tires are available in H-, V- and W-speed rated sizes
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Designed to be effective in freezing and near freezing temperatures
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Interactive Brickwork Siping


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Winter 240 Sottozero Winter 210 Sottozero
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Studdable Winter / Snow
For sport cars, coupes, sedans, minivans as well as CUVs and SUVs. A directional
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metal studs in the shoulder and intermediate tread blocks increase traction on packed
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Scorpion Ice & Snow


Light Truck/SUV Studless Ice and Snow
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X-Ice Xi2 ®

Studless Ice and Snow


For coupes, sedans and family vans
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The V-Shape Directional Tread Pattern promotes water and slush evacuation.

Step Groove
Caterpillar effect enhances
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Blends snow traction
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Pilot Alpin PA3 ™


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Performance Winter / Snow


For sports cars, sporty coupes and performance sedans
Developed to increase wintertime driving confidence, the
MICHELIN® Pilot Alpin PA3 tire enhances traction and handling
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Latitude X-Ice ®

Light Truck/SUV Studless Ice and Snow


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Developed for drivers wanting a boost in winter driving confidence, the
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Blizzak DM-V1 Graspic DS-3 Latitude Alpin HP


215/70 R- 15 $90 P245/70 R- 17 $121 265/65 R- 18 $153 175/70 R- 13 $57 205/65 R- 15 $77 225/60 R- 16 $97 235/55 R- 17 $187 235/50 R- 18 $194 255/50 R- 19 $274
235/75 R- 15XL 97 245/75 R- 17 120 P265/70 R- 18 136 175/70 R- 14 65 205/70 R- 15 75 215/45 R- 17XL 128 235/65 R- 17 193 255/55 R- 18XL 237
215/70 R- 16 102 P255/65 R- 17 124 275/60 R- 18 155 185/60 R- 14 65 215/65 R- 15 85 215/50 R- 17 129 Latitude Alpin Latitude
225/70 R- 16 104 P255/70 R- 17 125 P275/65 R- 18 156 185/65 R- 14 68 215/70 R- 15 78 215/55 R- 17 121
P225/75 R- 16 97 265/65 R- 17 133 285/60 R- 18 162 185/70 R- 14 64 205/50 R- 16 77 215/60 R- 17 106 HP ZP RFT X-Ice Xi2
235/70 R- 16 107 265/70 R- 17 129 P235/55 R- 19 133 195/70 R- 14 66 205/55 R- 16 96 225/45 R- 17 136 255/55 R- 18 $217 235/70 R- 16 $119
P235/75 R- 16XL 105 P285/70 R- 17 143 P245/55 R- 19 166 185/60 R- 15 70 205/60 R- 16XL 77 225/55 R- 17 123 Latitude Alpin
245/70 R- 16 112 235/55 R- 18 130 P255/60 R- 19 162 185/65 R- 15 72 205/65 R- 16 83 235/45 R- 17 139 265/70 R- 16 $137 265/65 R- 17 $152 275/40 R- 20 $208
P245/75 R- 16 105 235/60 R- 18XL 133 P245/50 R- 20 161 195/55 R- 15 87 215/55 R- 16 107 225/50 R- 18 179 225/65 R- 17 130 235/60 R- 18XL 154
275/70 R- 16 124 235/65 R- 18 137 P265/50 R- 20 163 195/60 R- 15 75 215/60 R- 16XL 88 225/55 R- 18 173
P215/70 R- 17 117 245/60 R- 18 138 275/45 R- 20XL 186 195/65 R- 15 76 215/65 R- 16 89 Latitude X-Ice
225/65 R- 17 107 255/55 R- 18XL 144 P275/55 R- 20 167 205/60 R- 15 75 225/55 R- 16 108 P215/75 R- 15 $99 255/65 R- 16 $140 245/70 R- 17 $135
235/65 R- 17XL 110 P255/65 R- 18 149 P275/60 R- 20 176 SP Winter Sport 3D 225/70 R- 15 99 255/70 R- 16 131 255/70 R- 17 142
P235/75 R- 17 115 P255/70 R- 18 128 P285/45 R- 22 216 P235/75 R- 15XL 115 275/70 R- 16 142 265/65 R- 17 147
245/65 R- 17 117 265/60 R- 18 149 195/65 R- 15 $96 225/50 R- 17 $152 255/35 R- 18 $226 265/70 R- 15 119 215/65 R- 17 108 235/55 R- 18 154
205/65 R- 15 90 235/45 R- 17XL 157 255/40 R- 18 233 245/70 R- 16 120 235/65 R- 17 132
Blizzak DM-Z3 205/55 R- 16 98 235/55 R- 17 196 255/45 R- 18 240 P245/75 R- 16 118 245/65 R- 17 135
205/55 R- 16 108 235/65 R- 17XL 141 265/35 R- 18XL 256
235/75 R- 15C $95 P245/75 R- 17 $95 P265/60 R- 18 $122 215/55 R- 16 112 245/40 R- 17XL 181 285/35 ZR- 18XL 277 Pilot Alpin PA3
P245/75 R- 16 79 P265/65 R- 17 97 P265/70 R- 18 118 215/55 R- 16 119 245/45 R- 17 166 235/35 R- 19XL 225 205/55 R- 16 $126 235/45 R- 17 $193 245/40 R- 18 $223
225/65 R- 17 103 265/70 R- 17 114 275/60 R- 18 125 215/65 R- 16 116 255/45 R- 17 195 225/50 R- 17XL 251 205/50 R- 17 168 235/55 R- 17XL 179 245/45 R- 18XL 218
P235/75 R- 17 105 P235/65 R- 18 126 265/45 R- 21 287 225/55 R- 16 124 225/40 R- 18 179 275/45 R- 19 246 215/50 R- 17 169 245/45 R- 17XL 197 255/45 R- 18 227
P245/70 R- 17 105 235/55 R- 18 119 205/50 R- 17 136 235/40 R- 18 199 RFT (Runflat) 215/55 R- 17XL 166 225/40 R- 18 200 255/45 R- 19 212
215/55 R- 17XL 149 235/40 ZR- 18XL 203 195/55 R- 16 $118 225/45 R- 17XL 177 225/45 R- 18XL 183 285/40 R- 19 276
Blizzak LM-18 225/45 R- 17 147 235/50 R- 18 231 245/50 R- 18 299 225/50 R- 17 178 235/40 R- 18XL 206
145/65 R- 15 $65 175/55 R- 15 $84 225/45 R- 17XL 149 235/60 R- 18XL 175 245/45 R- 19 275 225/55 R- 17 177 235/45 R- 18 188
Blizzak LM-22 SP Winter Sport M3 Pilot Alpin PA2
235/50 R- 17 $122 215/45 R- 18 $149 RFT (Runflat) 225/60 R- 15 $112 215/50 R- 17 $140 255/40 R- 18 $215 205/50 R- 17 $155 245/45 R- 18 $220 265/40 R- 18 $252
205/45 R- 16 124 215/55 R- 17 137 245/50 R- 18 197 235/40 R- 18 187 255/40 R- 18 228 295/35 R- 18 300
245/40 R- 17 65 235/45 R- 18 177 205/55 R- 16 $145 235/40 R- 18 216 265/40 R- 18 190 335/40 R- 18 216
255/40 R- 17 73 215/60 R- 16 105 225/45 R- 18XL 185 ROF (RunOnflat)
225/50 R- 16 129 235/45 R- 18 206 205/55 R- 16 $138 Primacy Alpin PA3
Blizzak LM-25 225/60 R- 16 116 245/45 R- 18XL 224 225/45 R- 17 187 195/60 R- 15 $107 205/60 R- 16 $113 205/45 R- 17 $153
215/45 R- 17 137 255/35 R- 18XL 203 225/50 R- 17 205 R- 15 104 R- 16 129 R- 17 156
195/55 R- 15 $77 255/45 R- 18 $150 RFT (Runflat) 195/65 215/55 215/45
185/55 R- 16XL 80 225/40 R- 19 175 205/55 R- 16 $139 Grandtrek WT M3 Grandtrek WT M3 (Runfl at) 205/65 R- 15 107 215/65 R- 16 125 225/45 R- 17 160
225/45 R- 17 145 225/40 R- 19XL 169 205/50 R- 17 149 255/50 R- 19 $203 255/55 R- 18 $298 205/50 R- 16 137 225/50 R- 16 141 225/45 R- 17 167
235/45 R- 17XL 149 225/45 R- 19 148 225/45 R- 17XL 189 205/55 R- 16 122 225/55 R- 16 138 225/55 R- 17 153
225/45 R- 18 185 245/45 R- 19 214 245/50 R- 17 211 Grandtrek SJ6 Grandtrek SJ5 X-Ice Xi2
225/50 R- 18 162 255/35 R- 19 185 245/45 R- 18 247 30X9.5 R- 15C$118 205/70 R- 16 $91 275/60 R- 18 $171 175/70 R- 13 $67 205/70 R- 15 $88 215/50 R- 17 $138
225/60 R- 18 153 275/35 R- 19 188 P245/50 R- 20 241 31X10.5 R- 15C 131 225/60 R- 17 119 P265/50 R- 20 112 175/65 R- 14 80 215/65 R- 15 104 215/55 R- 17 135
245/45 R- 18XL 160 265/35 R- 19 149 255/40 R- 20 358 175/70 R- 14 75 215/70 R- 15 92 215/60 R- 17 117
255/35 R- 18 226 285/35 R- 20 394 185/60 R- 14 86 195/55 R- 16XL 114 215/65 R- 17 114
185/65 R- 14 82 205/50 R- 16 128 225/45 R- 17XL 149
Blizzak LM-25 4X4 185/70 R- 14 80 205/55 R- 16 122 225/50 R- 17 137
R- 17 $175 255/50 R- 19 $267
Scorpion Ice & Snow
255/60 RFT (Runflat) 175/65 R- 15 81 205/60 R- 16 107 225/55 R- 17XL 138
275/55 R- 17 205 285/45 R- 19 248 235/55 R- 18 $268 215/65 R- 16 $96 235/55 R- 18 $146 245/45 R- 20 $235 185/55 R- 15 96 205/65 R- 16 108 225/60 R- 17 133
235/60 R- 18 190 275/45 R- 20XL 228 255/55 R- 18XL 187 215/70 R- 16 97 235/60 R- 18 161 255/45 R- 20 243 185/60 R- 15 87 215/55 R- 16XL 129 235/45 R- 17XL 153
255/55 R- 18XL 243 255/50 R- 19 339 225/70 R- 16 110 245/55 R- 18 169 255/50 R- 20 267 185/65 R- 15 88 215/60 R- 16 112 235/55 R- 17XL 149
235/70 R- 16 107 235/65 R- 18XL 168 265/45 R- 20XL 247 195/55 R- 15 104 215/65 R- 16 106 215/45 R- 18 150
Blizzak LM-60 245/70 R- 16 112 255/55 R- 18XL 162 275/40 R- 20NO 265 195/60 R- 15 93 225/60 R- 16 117 225/45 R- 18XL 164
215/45 R- 17 $144 245/45 R- 18 $199 275/35 R- 19 $276 255/65 R- 16 119 255/55 R- 18 175 275/50 R- 20 281 195/65 R- 15 94 235/60 R- 16 119 225/60 R- 18 148
265/70 R- 16 125 255/60 R- 18XL 176 295/40 R- 20XL 285 R- 15 94 R- 17XL 132 R- 18XL 179
225/45 R- 17 150 255/40 R- 18XL 210 245/40 R- 20 272 225/65 R- 17 117 235/55 R- 19XL 166 295/35 R- 21 298
205/60 205/50 245/45
235/45 R- 17XL 160 255/45 R- 18 205 245/45 R- 20 260 205/65 R- 15 99 215/45 R- 17 142
235/60 R- 17XL 143 245/50 R- 19XL 195 P275/45 R- 22XL 358
235/50 R- 17 168 265/35 R- 18XL 234 P245/50 R- 20 247 235/65 R- 17 131 255/50 R- 19N0 217 RFT (Runflat)
235/55 R- 17XL 158 275/35 R- 18 234 255/35 R- 20XL 293 235/65 R- 17XL 155 255/55 R- 19 195 255/55 R- 18 $203
245/40 R- 17 171 225/40 R- 19 215 255/45 R- 20 269 245/65 R- 17XL 152 265/50 R- 19 217 255/50 R- 19XL 252
215/45 R- 18XL 177 225/45 R- 19 205 RFT (Runflat) 255/60 R- 17 147 265/55 R- 19 235 275/40 R- 20XL 317 Winterforce (studdable)
225/40 R- 18XL 172 235/35 R- 19XL 243 195/55 R- 16 $138 265/65 R- 17 164 275/45 R- 19XL 212 315/35 R- 20XL 348 P155/80 R- 13 $41 185/65 R- 15 $60 215/55 R- 16 $79
225/45 R- 18XL 184 245/40 R- 19 234 205/45 R- 17 158 275/55 R- 17 173 285/45 R- 19 223 175/70 R- 13 44 195/60 R- 15 59 215/60 R- 16 71
225/50 R- 18 186 245/45 R- 19 223 225/40 R- 18 211 175/65 R- 14 55 195/65 R- 15 62 P225/50 R- 16 85
P225/60 R- 18 182 255/35 R- 19XL 264 255/40 R- 18 240 Winter 190 Snowcontrol 185/60 R- 14 57 205/60 R- 15 63 225/60 R- 16 77
235/45 R- 18 188 255/40 R- 19XL 252 255/55 R- 18 254 165/65 R- 13 $52 155/60 R- 15 $73 175/65 R- 15 $62 185/65 R- 14 60 205/65 R- 15 65 215/55 R- 17 84
235/50 R- 18XL 201 255/50 R- 19XL 228 145/65 R- 15 77 175/55 R- 15 82 185/70 R- 14 49 205/70 R- 15 55 P215/65 R- 17 80
245/40 R- 18XL 199 265/35 R- 19 265 P185/75 R- 14 49 P205/75 R- 15 53 225/50 R- 17 109
Winter 190 Snowcontrol Serie II 195/70 R- 14 53 215/60 R- 15 68 225/55 R- 17 87
Blizzak WS60 185/60 R- 15XL $66 195/60 R- 15 $75 205/55 R- 16 $113 P195/75 R- 14 49 215/65 R- 15 66 225/60 R- 17 84
175/65 R- 14 $71 215/65 R- 15 $88 205/50 R- 17 $133 185/65 R- 15 71 195/65 R- 15 69 205/70 R- 14 51 215/70 R- 15 54 235/55 R- 17 89
175/65 R- 14XL 76 215/70 R- 15 85 215/45 R- 17 127 P205/75 R- 14 51 P265/75 R- 15 67 225/60 R- 18 92
185/60 R- 14 74 195/60 R- 16 85 215/60 R- 17 135 Winter 210 SnowSport 215/70 R- 14 53 205/55 R- 16 77
185/65 R- 14 77 185/55 R- 16XL 102 215/55 R- 17 115 245/50 R- 17 $179 185/60 R- 15 58 205/60 R- 16 66
185/70 R- 14 73 195/55 R- 16 106 215/60 R- 17 107 Winter 240 SnowSport Winterforce UV (studdable)
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145/65 R- 15 68 205/60 R- 16 90 225/50 R- 17 142 205/50 R- 17 170 235/40 R- 18 210 265/40 R- 18 267 225/70 R- 15 61 P225/70 R- 16 68 P265/70 R- 16 78
175/55 R- 15 83 205/65 R- 16 92 225/55 R- 17 119 255/40 R- 17 237 235/40 R- 18N0 216 RFT (Runflat) P225/75 R- 15 57 P225/75 R- 16XL 68 P265/75 R- 16 73
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185/60 R- 15 76 215/60 R- 16 96 235/45 R- 17 152 P235/75 R- 15 62 P235/70 R- 16XL 71 P265/70 R- 17 85
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195/65 R- 15 82 225/60 R- 16 101 235/40 R- 18 162 235/55 R- 17 171 225/45 R- 17 212
205/60 R- 15 85 P225/65 R- 16 99 245/40 R- 18 166 Winter 240 Sottozero
205/65 R- 15 88 235/60 R- 16 106 245/50 R- 18XL 159 ExtremeWinterContact
205/70 R- 15 82 235/65 R- 16 105 225/55 R- 17 $201 245/45 R- 18 $255 285/35 R- 19 $381 175/70 R- 13 $55 215/55 R- 16 $103 215/45 R- 17 $127
235/45 R- 17 199 255/35 R- 18 229 285/40 R- 19 361 R- 14 64 R- 16 92 R- 17 124
215/60 R- 15 87 205/40 R- 17XL 115 215/45 R- 18XL 204 265/40 R- 18 278 265/35 R- 20 432
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235/40 R- 18N1 232 285/40 R- 18 350 245/45 R- 17 $222 185/60 R- 15XL 72 225/60 R- 16 96 225/45 R- 17XL 130
RFT (Runfl at) Blizzak MZ-03 RFT (Runfl at) 235/45 R- 18XL 244 295/35 R- 18 322 225/40 R- 18XL 258 185/65 R- 15XL 71 225/70 R- 16 98 225/55 R- 17XL 117
225/60 R- 17 $123 165/65 R- 14 $70 245/40 R- 18 $207 235/50 R- 18XL 255 255/40 R- 19XL 333 245/40 R- 18XL 268 195/55 R- 15XL 87 LT225/75 R- 16E 143 235/45 R- 17 138
245/40 R- 18 239 275/40 R- 19XL 360 255/35 R- 18XL 326 195/60 R- 15XL 71 235/60 R- 16 105 235/55 R- 17XL 132
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235/85 R- 16E 144 LT235/80 R- 17E 157 Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II 205/70 R- 15 73 LT245/75 R- 16E 144 245/70 R- 17 128
205/55 R- 17 $179 265/40 R- 18 $285 285/35 R- 20 $471 215/60 R- 15 85 255/70 R- 16 123 LT245/70 R- 17E 165
225/45 R- 17XL 201 275/45 R- 18 360 RFT (Runflat) 215/65 R- 15 81 265/70 R- 16 125 265/65 R- 17 143
235/50 R- 17 236 295/35 R- 18 336 215/40 R- 18 $246 215/70 R- 15 78 265/75 R- 16 119 265/70 R- 17 129
235/40 R- 18 241 235/35 R- 19 285 245/35 R- 18XL 332 205/55 R- 16XL 90 LT265/75 R- 16E 151 LT265/70 R- 17E 168
245/50 R- 18 270 295/30 R- 19 355 205/60 R- 16XL 83 205/50 R- 17XL 114 LT285/70 R- 17D 194
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255/40 R- 18 269 255/40 R- 20XL 425 ContiWinterContact TS800
175/70 R- 13 $45 205/60 R- 16 $70 215/45 R- 17 $111
175/65 R- 14 56 215/55 R- 16 80 215/50 R- 17 106 Winter 270 Sottozero Serie II 155/60 R- 15 $76 175/55 R- 15 $100
185/65 R- 14 60 215/60 R- 16 75 215/55 R- 17 100 255/35 ZR- 19 $382 245/35 ZR- 20 $456 RFT (Runflat) ContiWinterContact TS810 S
185/70 R- 14 51 215/65 R- 16 79 215/60 R- 17 99 235/45 R- 20XL 449 275/35 ZR- 20 489 245/40 R- 20 $480 205/55 R- 17 $177 245/40 R- 18 $243 265/40 R- 18 $221
185/60 R- 15 60 225/55 R- 16 94 225/45 R- 17 105 275/35 R- 20 583 235/50 R- 17XL 202 245/45 R- 18XL 257
185/65 R- 15 61 225/60 R- 16 79 225/55 R- 17 105 Winter Carving (studdable)
195/55 R- 15 75 225/70 R- 16 83 235/45 R- 17 114 185/65 R- 14 $78 195/55 R- 15 $100 225/45 R- 17 $167
195/60 R- 15 63 LT225/75 R- 16E 126 235/55 R- 17 116 185/70 R- 14 88 195/60 R- 15 91 225/55 R- 17 169
195/65 R- 15 63 235/60 R- 16 93 235/65 R- 17XL 113 Ultra Grip SUV
205/60 R- 15 65 235/75 R- 16 97 LT235/80 R- 17E 142 Winter Carving Edge (studdable)
245/70 R- 16 $98 235/65 R- 17 $112 265/65 R- 17 $121
205/65 R- 15 67 LT235/85 R- 16E 127 245/65 R- 17 120 175/65 R- 14 $79 205/55 R- 16 $119 225/55 R- 16 $147 265/70 R- 16 108 255/60 R- 17 102 255/55 R- 19 212
205/70 R- 15 61 LT245/75 R- 16E 129 265/65 R- 17 128 185/60 R- 14 82 205/55 R- 16XL 155 225/60 R- 16 149 235/55 R- 17 150 255/65 R- 17 114
215/60 R- 15 72 255/70 R- 16 105 265/70 R- 17 118 185/65 R- 15 86 205/60 R- 16XL 118 225/50 R- 17XL 212
215/65 R- 15 71 265/70 R- 16 109 LT265/70 R- 17E 154 195/65 R- 15 85 215/65 R- 16 136 235/65 R- 17 169
215/70 R- 15 67 265/75 R- 16 104 LT285/70 R- 17D 172 205/60 R- 15 92 215/55 R- 16XL 188 255/55 R- 18XL 195
225/70 R- 15 71 LT265/75 R- 16E 133 205/65 R- 15 106 215/60 R- 16XL 162 255/60 R- 18XL 196 Full pattern studding
205/55 R- 16 78 205/50 R- 17 91 195/55 R- 16 148 215/65 R- 16 112 Available for $15 per tire on tires marked studdable.

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NEW

Studless Ice and Snow


For Coupes and Sedans, as well as Family Minivans and Crossover Utility Vehicles
Dunlop Graspic DS-3 tires feature a premium, silica-based glass fiber reinforced
tread compound to enhance traction and control at lower temperatures.
Digital Rolling Simulation Technology and tread pattern stiffness help optimize
footprint pressure distribution to enhance winter performance.
Available in 34 sizes ranging from 13" to 18"

Performance Winter / Snow


For Sports Cars, Sporty Coupes and Performance Sedans
Dunlop’s SP Winter Sport 3D and RunOnFlat (ROF) tires were developed for cars equipped
with low profile tires mounted on large diameter wheels. Dunlop’s Active Traction Sipe
System, including shoulder area 3D sipes, help the SP Winter Sport 3D maintain
performance in icy, snowy, wet and dry driving conditions.
Available in 48 sizes ranging from 15" to 19" including 5 RunOnFlat sizes
Featuring At low speeds, the 3D In dry conditions, the
3D Sipes shoulder sipes are open 3D sipes lock together
and flexible to help to help provide a solid,
provide “biting” edges stable surface for
for maximum grip in superb dry handling.
winter driving conditions.

Performance Winter / Snow


For Sports Cars, Sporty Coupes and Performance Sedans
Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 and RunOnFlat (ROF) tires were developed
to blend dry road performance with snow traction. They use a silica based
tread compound that remains pliable in cold temperatures to deliver
performance and traction whether the road is snow-covered or not.
Available in 40 sizes ranging from 15" to 18" including 3 RunOnFlat sizes

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AltiMAX Arctic
Studdable Winter / Snow
Developed for the drivers of sport cars, coupes, sedans, vans and
crossover vehicles that desire to use traditional methods of enhancing
wintertime traction. AltiMAX Arctic radials combine a modern tread
compound molded into a directional tread design featuring unique
grooves and sipes to offer high levels of traction at low temperatures.

EXPANDED LINEUP! NOW AVAILABLE IN LIGHT TRUCK AND SUV SIZES.

175/70 R- 13 215/65 R- 15 235/75 R- 16 225/55 R- 17


175/65 R- 14 215/70 R- 15 LT 235/85 R- 16E 235/45 R- 17
185/65 R- 14 225/70 R- 15 LT 245/75 R- 16E 235/55 R- 17
185/70 R- 14 205/55 R- 16 255/70 R- 16 235/65 R- 17XL
185/60 R- 15 205/60 R- 16 265/70 R- 16 LT 235/80 R- 17E
185/65 R- 15 215/55 R- 16 265/75 R- 16 245/65 R- 17
195/55 R- 15 215/60 R- 16 LT 265/75 R- 16E 265/65 R- 17
195/60 R- 15 215/65 R- 16 205/50 R- 17 265/70 R- 17
195/65 R- 15 225/55 R- 16 215/45 R- 17 LT 265/70 R- 17E
205/60 R- 15 225/60 R- 16 215/50 R- 17 LT 285/70 R- 17D
205/65 R- 15 225/70 R- 16 215/55 R- 17
205/70 R- 15 LT 225/75 R- 16E 215/60 R- 17
215/60 R- 15 235/60 R- 16 225/45 R- 17

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AltiMAX Arctic meets the severe snow service performance standards
of The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) and the Rubber
Association of Canada (RAC) for snow traction.

All-WeatherDual Tread Compound


Enhances cold weather flexibility and wet traction

Center Stability Rib


Promotes straight-line tracking on dry roads

Directional Tread Design


Resists hydroplaning on wet and slush-covered roads

270 Degrees of High Density Siping


Enhances snow traction when accelerating, cornering or braking

Voids for Optional Metal Studs


Increase traction on hard packed snow and icy roads

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wing (bottom) help produce downforce.
by a massive torque tube—the exhaust system runs underneath
The third tailpipe is stylists’ whimsy. this piece to ensure a narrow central tunnel that enabled the
Below: Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes. engineers to place the occupants lower and closer to the
Below left: Our man gets briefed. centerline of the car. The obsession with keeping mass within the
wheelbase and as low as possible led to a 48/52 percent front-to-
rear weight distribution. The six-speed transmission fires off shifts
between 0.2 and 1.0 second
depending on the program the
driver selects.

LIGHT WORK
The valves (right) are made of
titanium, and the rocker arms feature
integrated oil jets. The V-10 is set
well back in the chassis. The cross-
car brace is made of carbon fiber.

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BY JOHN PHILLIPS
PHOTOGRAPHY
BY JEFFREY DWORIN

The Hard Way to Hemingway


WE DRIVE A
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OVER TWO
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MOUNTAIN
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SKIRTING A
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Taking Our Lumps
Starting and ending in
Darby, Montana, we traveled
counterclockwise through the
Bitterroot Mountains and into Idaho,
camping three nights, two at more
than 8000 feet.

MONTANA
Darby
Paradise

Elk City
• •
Magruder
Mtn.

Shoup •
Salmon River

IDAHO
Sun
Valley

Ketchum

The EarthRoamer includes a toilet, a fridge, a shower, a topside bed that deploys at
the touch of a button—indeed, everything plus the kitchen sink. Parts of the trail
have been ravaged by fire, not to mention a massacre. We were involved in neither.

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LIGHTLY USED CARS: FORD MUSTANG GT

MAKE MINE THE GT


AN ALREADY GREAT VALUE GETS EVEN BETTER, THANKS TO FORD’S CPO PROGRAM.
BY CSABA CSERE PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON KILEY

In 1964, Ford invented the pony-car class with the first Mustang.
Over the ensuing 45 years, it has become the ultimate survivor
of the breed because, unlike its competitors from General Motors
and Chrysler, the Mustang has never ceased production. For most
of the 1980s, the Ford pony car was our favorite in the category,
thanks to its strong performance, usable back seat, and affordable
price, although the Camaro edged it out through the 1990s.
Our preferred model has always been the V-8–powered GT. In
the last generation, introduced as a 2005 model, the V-8 under
the long hood produced 300 horsepower from a 4.6-liter, single-
overhead-camshaft unit—enough to accelerate the car to 60 mph
in the low fives. With a price starting in the mid-20s and styling
that channeled the looks of those slick Mustangs of the late 1960s,
it was very successful: The Dearborn automaker sold almost
400,000 of them from 2006 through 2008.
That means there are plenty of those retro-styled Mustangs in
circulation, at even more attractive prices. And for buyers who want
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We tabulated, by year and model, the prices of all 143 CPO 2005-’09 Mustang
GTs available in the country (as noted, 15 more had no prices listed).
Depending on the year, convertibles cost from $1000 to $3000 more than
coupes. It’s worth perusing the listings carefully because we found many
very low-mileage cars—some ’06s had less than 10,000 miles—and some
were inexpensive. We also found seven Shelby GT500s and one Saleen S281
Mustang. The Shelby coupes were roughly $40K, the convertibles about $45K.
The Saleen was $52,990.
NO. LOW AVERAGE HIGH
2005 COUPE 8 $16,995 $19,992 $21,988
2005 CONVERTIBLE 1 $20,990 $20,990 $20,990
2006 COUPE 41 $16,995 $21,344 $25,995
2006 CONVERTIBLE 11 $18,995 $22,527 $24,988
2007 COUPE 31 $18,990 $23,579 $32,995
2007 CONVERTIBLE 9 $21,995 $25,780 $27,999
2008 COUPE 29 $22,795 $25,492 $31,999
2008 CONVERTIBLE 1 $26,990 $26,990 $26,990
2009 COUPE 10 $25,555 $28,312 $30,627
2009 CONVERTIBLE 2 $29,995 $31,797 $33,598

INSURANCE FOR SIX MONTHS


In Michigan, Progressive doesn’t distinguish between coupes and convertibles
or even V-8s and V-6s. California is much more discriminating. Although
GT500s aren’t common, we checked insurance costs in the two states. They’re
not a bad hit in California, but in Michigan, the Shelby badge will roughly
double your bill. The figures shown are for men.
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
SINGLE, 28 MARRIED, 57 SINGLE, 28 MARRIED, 57
(1 ticket) (2 tickets) (1 ticket) (2 tickets)

2005 COUPE $889 $845 $1345 $1604


2005 CONVERTIBLE $889 $845 $1396 $1657
2006 COUPE $942 $885 $1735 $2029
2006 CONVERTIBLE $942 $885 $1774 $2070
2007 COUPE $983 $917 $1761 $2056
a security blanket to go with their secondhand purchase, Ford offers 2007 CONVERTIBLE $983 $917 $1789 $2082
a certified pre-owned (CPO) program, just like every other player 2008 COUPE $1048 $963 $1794 $2090
in the business. To qualify for CPO status, a Mustang’s history is 2008 CONVERTIBLE $1048 $963 $1818 $2114
checked to ensure that the car hasn’t been involved in any major 2009 COUPE $1113 $1010 $1824 $2122
accidents, flood or fire incidents, or other major traumas. Then it 2009 CONVERTIBLE $1113 $1010 $1849 $2147
must pass a 169-point exam to ensure that it operates and looks 2009 GT500 COUPE $2030 $1899 $2130 $2453
much like a new car. If the brakes or the tires are more than half- 2009 GT500
worn, they are replaced, and any necessary service is performed. CONVERTIBLE $2030 $1899 $2190 $2514
The payoff is an extended warranty, though it’s a bit less than
what is offered by most competitors. Buy MUSTANG GT WARRANTIES AND PERKS
a new Mustang, and the powertrain is
FOR MORE NEW WARRANTY CPO WARRANTY
covered for five years (or 60,000 miles), YEARS/MILES YEARS/MILES
and you get three years (or 36,000 miles)
FIND ADVICE ON BUMPER-TO-BUMPER
CERTIFIED USED
bumper-to-bumper coverage. Buy a CPO WARRANTY 3/36,000 3 months/plus 3000*
VEHICLES AND Mustang, and the powertrain coverage
POWERTRAIN
A FULL RUNDOWN OF gets another year from the date of the WARRANTY 5/60,000 plus 1/plus 40,000
EVERY AUTOMAKER car’s original sale, and/or 40,000 miles
FORD ROADSIDE
PROGRAM. of additional coverage. But that full war- ASSISTANCE 5/60,000 plus 1/plus 40,000
ranty doesn’t get much help, only offering
Note: The CPO warranty is transferable if the car is sold.
C A R A N D D R I V E R• C O M / an extra three months or 3000 miles if *See text.
CERTIFIEDPREOWNED the car is more than 33 months old or has
more than 33,000 miles on it. So if you
buy a CPO Mustang GT, make an effort to identify any non-pow- with limited information about the cars. Options are not clearly listed,
ertrain-related problems before this short window closes. and in many cases, the transmission type and car color are unspec-
Despite the large number of 2005-’09 Mustangs out there, Ford’s ified. Fifteen GTs didn’t even list a price. Good news for enthusiasts:
CPO website has fewer than 1000 of these pony cars for sale in 55 percent of the GTs listed had manual gearboxes. Many of the
the entire country. And only 143 of those are GTs. Unfortunately, cars had asking prices below $20,000, so a CPO Mustang GT is a
the entire population of Mustangs must be sifted through because terrific opportunity to get into a high-performance, V-8–powered
you can’t filter for just the GTs. The CPO website is generally lame, rear-drive car. L
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SNOW SHOES
WE COMPARE FOUR CATEGORIES OF TIRES
ABLE TO DEAL WITH WINTER AND COME
UP WITH SOME SURPRISING RESULTS.
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WINTER TIRE TEST

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WHERE WE TESTED However, all that snow, combined with impossibly cold
Located about 90 miles from the Wisconsin border, Michelin’s temperatures—residents can count on waking up to single digits in
regular winter test site, the Keweenaw Research Center, in the January and February—makes it perfect for cold-weather testing.
northwest part of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, might as well be in Owned by nearby Michigan Technological University, the 500-acre
another world. From our office in southeast Michigan, Atlanta—as facility is the most impressive winter proving ground we’ve ever
BOTTOM PHOTO: SKYPIXS AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

in Georgia—is an 11-hour drive. The 550-mile drive to Houghton experienced. There are vast expanses of meticulously groomed
takes 10, even though it’s 150 miles snow and ice; circles whose diameters
closer. And flying there isn’t much easier. measure 300, 600, and 900 feet come
The Houghton County Memorial Airport in either slippery surface; and hills of
is adjacent to the facility but has just various slope are capped off by three
three flights a day, and getting there from snow-handling courses, the longest of
Detroit, with a mandatory connection in which is a glorious 1.1-mile affair. Chalk
Minneapolis, takes as long as the trek to one up to the university’s reputation
Amsterdam. Plus, with annual snowfall of for its engineering prowess. Or was it
200 to 250 inches, flights are canceled the near lack of female distraction at
with monotonous regularity. But, hey, there Michigan Tech that encouraged the
are perks included in a trip to Houghton: creation of alternative excitement to get
For one, airport parking is just four bucks a male students through the insufferably
day. For two, well, we’re not sure. long winters? —DV
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The days of stopwatches
and fifth wheels weren’t
so bad. Right? Well, long before
useful devices like anti-lock brakes
and traction control were introduced,
test-drivers really had to work to keep
those skinny, bias-ply tires from going
up in smoke during an acceleration run.
In the 1950s, handling was something
that was talked about in sporty-car
magazines and often in connection with
European brands. By the late 1960s,
the Detroit guys had upped their game,
too. Inside the calendar are some of our
ROAD TESTS favorite vintage road tests, even a few
surprises, from those golden years.

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WINTER TIRE TEST

ULTRA-HIGH-PERFORMANCE ALL-SEASON : ALL-SEASON :

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Michelin Pilot HX MXM4


Wheeling the Sport A/S on snow requires precision and patience. We weren’t expecting greatness from the HX MXM4, with its
Launching from a standstill is a delicate exercise, as there’s a very somewhat innocuous-looking tread pattern and what we figured
thin line between traction and over-the-top wheelspin—it took an were its foremost priorities of noise reduction and ride comfort for
interminable 12.4 seconds to get up to 30 mph. Despite this, the the millions of mainstream buyers who simply want their tires not
Sport A/S was balanced and surprisingly progressive on the to do anything offensive. But as the MXM4 chewed through the
handling course considering its dry-weather capabilities, at least snow-handling course with far less understeer than the Sport A/S,
up to a point. The front tires resist biting into the snow when we gained respect for its tangible improvements in grip, lopping a
turning into a corner, and adding more steering will cause the grip convincing 4.5 seconds from the Sport A/S’s lap time.
to wane significantly, producing vicious understeer that eventually Acceleration on snow leaped by 2.2 seconds, with a noticeable
causes the entire car to shudder. Add a little too much throttle, gain in off-the-line traction, and the MXM4 pulled 0.28 g on the
and the rear end quickly slides out. Exciting, maybe, but not snow skidpad, matching the Alpin PA3 performance-winter tire.
confidence inspiring, and the best we could muster was 0.24 g on Stopping distance on snow improved by almost 20 feet—a
the skidpad. Back on pavement, it wasn’t surprising that this tire dramatic gain considering the low, 30-mph initial speed. Even
was the best performer, but its 0.89-g skidpad run in the dry was more impressive was the MXM4’s heroic 0.89-g effort on the dry
a shocker. That’s as high as we’ve measured on G37 Sport skidpad, equaling that of the aggressive Sport A/S, while wet and
models, which have summer-only rubber. Also unexpected was dry braking results trailed just slightly behind that tire’s. In fact, the
the Sport A/S showing the most extreme tread wear after the dry only area in which it significantly trailed the Sport A/S was on the
testing. In the wet, it clung for a miraculous 0.88 g, and it also wet skidpad. The MXM4’s eye-opening performance has given us
edged out the group in both wet and dry braking. (Note: The Pilot a whole new respect for this do-it-all category of tires.
Sport A/S has been replaced by the Pilot Sport A/S Plus since our Best For: Passable year-round use in unpredictable cold-
test.) Best For: Winter locations that are simply cold and wet weather climates, but it’s absolutely worthwhile to step up to a
without much snow. winter tire to cope with significant snow and ice.
TIRE-TO-TIRE
C/D TEST RESULTS: N/A C/D TEST RESULTS: COMPARISON
SNOW (12˚F) SNOW (12˚F)
Lap time, 1.1-mile handling course. . . . . 1:48.7 Lap time, 1.1-mile handling course. . . . . 1:44.2 Lap time . . . . . .+4%
Acceleration, 0-30 mph . . . . . . . . . . . 12.4 sec Acceleration, 0-30 mph . . . . . . . . . . . 10.2 sec Acceleration . . +18%
Braking, 30-0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 ft Braking, 30-0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 ft Braking . . . . . . +15%
Skidpad, 300-ft diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 0.24 g Skidpad, 300-ft diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 0.28 g Skidpad . . . . . . +17%
WET (23˚F) WET (23˚F)
Braking, 60-0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 ft Braking, 60-0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 ft Braking . . . . . . . . 0%
Skidpad, 300-ft diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 0.88 g Skidpad, 300-ft diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 0.84 g Skidpad . . . . . . . -5%
DRY (23˚F) DRY (23˚F)
Braking, 60-0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ft Braking, 60-0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 ft Braking . . . . . . . -2%
Skidpad, 300-ft diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 0.89 g Skidpad, 300-ft diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 0.89 g Skidpad. . .no change

COMPARABLE TIRES : Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole COMPARABLE TIRES : Bridgestone Turanza Serenity,
Position, Continental ContiExtremeContact, Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season, Continental ContiProContact, Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge,
Yokohama Advan S.4. Yokohama Avid Touring-S

TRACK: Keweenaw Research Center’s 1.1-mile snow-handling course

Surprisingly, the Alpin PA3 keeps up and even briefly SPORT A/S HX MXM4 ALPIN PA3 X-ICE Xi2
outpaces the X-Ice through this gentle, downhill left 60 [A]
[A] . Both reach 61 mph versus 54 for the MXM4 and 58
56 [D]
51 for the Sport A/S. All tires require a patience- 54
trying 300 feet of max braking to slow for this 52
50 [C]
tightest sweeper [B] . Only the X-Ice could maintain [D] 48
46
acceleration through here [C] without the sideways [A]
MPH

44
slowdowns that affected the others, leading to a lofty 42
40
59 mph. The PA3 musters 52, the MXM4 50, and the 38
[C] 36
Sport A/S 46. Through the uphill esses [D] , the X-Ice 34
averages 51 mph; the Alpin PA3, 45; and both the [B] 32
30
MXM4 and Sport A/S, 41. Overall, there’s clear and 28 [B]
appreciable separation among the four tires. 26
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PERFORMANCE WINTER : SNOW AND ICE :

Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 Michelin X-Ice Xi2


Transitioning from the two all-seasons to a dedicated winter tire A handful of ferocious laps around the handling course on the Xi2
immediately makes you feel like a better driver in snowy tire was summed up thusly in our notes: “Who wouldn’t want
conditions. Placing the G37 becomes a game of inches, rather these in winter?” The amount of grip available on snow is
than of feet, as the Alpin PA3’s ability to turn in is certain and its seemingly physics-defying, allowing big speeds and bigger grins.
grip is dependable, leading to a dramatic, 6.3-second lap-time And the traction recedes very gradually, which imparts a feeling of
improvement over the MXM4’s. Convincing gains also appeared in utter confidence no amount of overdriving can unravel. In fact, the
acceleration and braking, by 1.5 seconds and 10 feet, which is Xi2’s improvement in lap time over the Alpin PA3 winter tire was
easily discernible from behind the wheel. But, as mentioned, the greater than the difference between the MXM4 all-season and the
PA3 was somewhat surprising, as it did no better than the MXM4 Alpin, confirming our suspicion of the vast differentiation in
on the snow skidpad. It did deliver on the promise of dry traction between these two categories of winter tire. But there’s a
performance, though, pulling 0.87 g on the skidpad and exhibiting price to pay for all that winter vigor. Although the Xi2 suffers from
a rigid and secure feeling that conceals the fact that it’s a winter far less of the mushy, imprecise, dry-road responses that were
tire. Its dry braking roughly split the difference between that of the commonplace in this category just a few years ago, at an 80-mph
MXM4 and the X-Ice, whereas wet performance only trailed the cruise, the G37 starts to wallow and the steering goes lethargic.
MXM4 slightly. The PA3’s stiffer tread enables a 149-mph speed On the dry skidpad, it feels as though those soft tread blocks are
rating, which is second in this group only to the Sport A/S’s 168- folding over on each other in a destructive attempt to generate
mph capability. But does anyone really drive at those sustained 0.80 g. We did a second test, on the threshold of tire squeal,
speeds? Certainly not on this continent. But the PA3 is an effective which is as hard as one might push in the real world, and
middle ground between all-seasons and snow-and-ice tires. produced 0.75 g. Wet performance was even more compromised,
Best For: Traction in the alpine regions for which it’s named requiring some 29 more feet to stop than the Alpin. But for
while maintaining sports-car responsiveness on dry roads in subduing snow, the Xi2 is priceless, inspiring epic capability and
winter. confidence. Best For: Daily blizzards. Fargo, basically.
TIRE-TO-TIRE TIRE-TO-TIRE
C/D TEST RESULTS: COMPARISON C/D TEST RESULTS: COMPARISON
SNOW (12˚F) SNOW (12˚F)
Lap time, 1.1-mile handling course. . . . . 1:37.9 Lap time . . . . . .+6% Lap time, 1.1-mile handling course. . . . . 1:31.2 Lap time . . . . . . +7%
Acceleration, 0-30 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.7 sec Acceleration . . +15% Acceleration, 0-30 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.1 sec Acceleration . . +18%
Braking, 30-0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 ft Braking . . . . . . +10% Braking, 30-0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 ft Braking . . . . . . +13%
Skidpad, 300-ft diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 0.28 g Skidpad. . .no change Skidpad, 300-ft diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 0.33 g Skidpad . . . . . . +18%
WET (23˚F) WET (23˚F)
Braking, 60-0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 ft Braking . . . . . . . -4% Braking, 60-0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 ft Braking . . . . . . -20%
Skidpad, 300-ft diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 0.83 g Skidpad . . . . . . . -1% Skidpad, 300-ft diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 0.75 g Skidpad . . . . . . -10%
DRY (23˚F) DRY (23˚F)
Braking, 60-0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 ft Braking . . . . . . . -8% Braking, 60-0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 ft Braking . . . . . . -12%
Skidpad, 300-ft diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 0.87 g Skidpad . . . . . . . -2% Skidpad, 300-ft diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 0.80 g Skidpad . . . . . . . -8%

COMPARABLE TIRES : Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60, COMPARABLE TIRES : Bridgestone Blizzak WS-60,
Continental ContiWinterContact TS810, Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip GW-3, Continental ExtremeWinterContact, Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice,
Yokohama W.drive Yokohama Ice Guard IG20

TREADS

The tread pattern of winter tires features


dramatically more grooving (from left
to right: Sport A/S, HX MXM4, Alpin
PA3, and X-Ice Xi2), which provides
winter-traction benefits but reduces
wet and dry handling and top-speed
capabilities. Michelin says tread design
is responsible for roughly two-thirds of
a tire’s traction capability in snow, while
one-third is dictated by the makeup of the
rubber compound. On ice, it’s the opposite, with the compound accounting for the majority of traction. All four
of the test tires have an “M+S” (mud and snow) label, but only the two winter tires meet the elevated snow-
performance criteria that nets them the “mountain snowflake” symbol on their sidewalls.
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will be first to go on sale at an estimated
$67,000; the turbocharged six follows in

BMW 535i GT early spring with a starting price in the mid-


50s. During a test drive in Portugal, only the
535i GT was available. Both engines come
LOOKS LIKE A CHUMP, FEELS LIKE A SNEAKER. standard with a slick eight-speed automatic
transmission.
BY TONY QUIROGA Stepping into the GT actually requires no
stepping at all. The floor is low, like a car’s,
Trying to describe the BMW 5-series inline-six engine. The turbocharged 3.0-liter and the seat is high but not quite the height
Gran Turismo can sound a bit like inline-six under the hood of the 535i GT is of an SUV’s. Once inside, the width of the
trying to solve a riddle: What has the rear a new single-turbo, direct-injection unit, as cabin, the height of the roof, the massive
seat of a 7-series, the driving position of an opposed to the twin-turbo six that debuted A-pillars, and the restricted view out the rear
X5, and the over-the-road dynamics of a in the 335i. BMW says that eventually the window trick the senses into thinking the GT
5-series? 3.0-liter, twin-turbo six will be replaced by the is an SUV, though. Dashboard design mim-
To achieve those disparate attributes, new single-turbo unit. Output of the single- ics that of the 7-series, iDrive and all, and
the 5-series GT is necessarily ungainly. turbo six is identical to that of the twin-turbo should be identical to the next-generation
The wheelbase spans a long 120.9 inches, unit: 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet 5-series’ interior.
and width is SUV-like at 74.8 inches. But its of torque. There’s no trickery of any kind in the way
height of 61.4 inches and length of 196.8 The single turbo is just as lag-free and the GT enters corners. The center of gravity
inches are closer to the realm of cars. The responsive as the twin-turbo arrangement. still feels a bit high (no thanks to the manda-
resulting body is long but not lithe, wide but Even burdened with 4600 pounds, the 535i tory glass roof), but grip and body control
not sporty. The GT looks better in person, GT feels quick, and BMW claims a 0-to-60 feel more 5-series than X5—a very heavy
but its styling still can’t hide the proportions time of 6.2 seconds. 5-series, but a 5-series nonetheless. The
of a rolling contradiction. For those looking for more power, the GT steering is lighter than an X5’s, and the ride
Mechanically, the GT suffers no such also offers BMW’s 400-hp, 4.4-liter twin- is less harsh despite 20-inch wheels with
inconsistencies. It’s a traditional BMW turbo V-8. The V-8 pushes the weight to narrow sidewalls (18-inch wheels are stan-
under the skin, from its rear-wheel drive (all- nearly 5000 pounds, but the claimed 0-to- dard). Some of the liveliness is due to BMW’s
wheel drive is slated for 2011) to its standard 60 time falls to 5.4 seconds. The V-8 version optional active steering system on our tester,
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VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-


drive, 4–5-passenger, 5-door hatchback
ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $56,000

ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled


DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and
head, direct fuel injection
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 cu in, 2979cc
Power (SAE net) . . . . . . . 300 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Torque (SAE net) . . . . . . 300 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with


manumatic shifting
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 120.9 in Length: 196.8 in
Width: 74.8 in Height: 61.4 in
Curb weight: 4600 lb

PERFORMANCE (MFR’S EST):


Zero to 60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 sec
Top speed (governor limited) . . . . . . . 149 mph

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):


EPA city/highway driving . . . . . . . . 16/23 mpg

which, as on the 7-series, not only changes Under the rear hatch is a cargo area that
the steering ratio but now also turns the rear is accessible from the back seat, but it can
wheels. At low speeds, the rear wheels turn be boxed off with a partition to mimic a
in opposition to the fronts, which helps the conventional trunk if you don’t want occu-
GT feel more maneuverable and smaller pants touching your stuff. A door is built
than its long wheelbase would suggest. At into the hatch to accept smaller items with-
higher speeds, the rear wheels turn in the out your having to open the large hatch.
same direction as the fronts purportedly to You get two hatches in one, so you’ll have
improve cornering stability. that going for you.
Opening one of the long rear doors reveals BMW has built laudable characteristics
the GT’s most luxurious feature, a back seat of both the car and the SUV into this new
that rivals a long-wheelbase 7-series for 5-series GT, but it’s still an odd mix that
limo-like spaciousness. A rear bench that results in strange styling and the feeling that LUXURY RECLINER
can seat three is standard, but opting for the vehicle shouldn’t have a GT badge stuck The GT’s adjustable rear seats rival
the two-seat configuration yields adjustable to its rump. We’re all for something new—we the 7-series’ for spaciousness and
seats that feel like the result of a partnership just wish it didn’t look like BMW’s take on comfort; not even back-seat riders
between La-Z-Boy and Recaro. the Toyota Venza. can escape the clutches of iDrive.

OPEN WIDE . . . C’MON NOW, WIDER.

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mid-size front-drivers that, Subaru says, had

SUBARU LEGACY 2.5i


previously occluded the Legacy’s appeal.
We averaged 25 mpg over a week, which
entailed a lot of stand-on-it driving.
THE HIGHS THE LOWS Sprint numbers notwithstanding, there’s
a lot to like here—more than in the previous
Handsome and roomy within, exemplary Occasional chassis quivers, and would Legacy, literally and figuratively. As noted in
fit and finish, smooth road manners. somebody please pull up the anchor? our September preview, the fifth generation
of Subaru’s mainstream sedan is bigger in
BY TONY SWAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM FETS every dimension. It still ranks at the small
end of the mid-size-sedan parade—about
It’s hard to believe, but long experi- automatic sedans that won’t keep up: The the size of a Volkswagen Passat—but its
ence has taught us that there are Chrysler Sebring comes to mind. But it’s still increased dimensionality pays off in rear-
whole battalions of people for whom haste pretty deliberate. The Legacy likely would be seat space that goes from tight to comfort-
is a nonissue. Discerning, car-savvy people. quicker with the standard six-speed manual, ably habitable by three adults. There’s more
With a keen eye for fit, finish, and materials. but the CVT promises a big advantage in room in the boot, too—15 cubic feet—and of
An industrial designer’s appreciation of ergo- fuel economy—23 mpg city and 31 highway, course the rear seatbacks (split 60/40) fold
nomics. A finely tuned sense of ride quality. according to the EPA, versus 19 and 27 for forward to expand stowage.
But 0-to-60 mph? Hey, what’s your hurry? the manual. This is a big deal, as the CVT Outside, the latest Legacy looks famil-
If you see yourself reflected in this mirror, Legacy is now class-competitive with the iar. There’s just enough change to impart
and you’re a candidate for a mid-size family
ride, this new Legacy 2.5i should be on your
list. It’s quiet, it’s roomy, it looks good (in
a mid-size generic way), it’s nicely finished
within, and as always, all-wheel drive is part
of the deal. Haste is not.
One caution: If easy-does-it is your style,
make sure you get the right 2.5. The 2.5-liter,
flat-four turbo propelling the 2.5GT generates
a robust 265 horsepower and 258 pound-
feet of torque, enough to attain 60 mph in
the low-five-second range. The naturally
aspirated version—standard in the 2.5i—is
much less spirited, at 170 horsepower and
170 pound-feet of torque.
We drove a 2.5i allied with Subaru’s new
Lineartronic CVT automatic—it adds $1000—
and hit 60 mph in 8.8 seconds. That’s faster
than it feels, and there are other four-cylinder
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a sense of newness, tempered by the cau-
tious styling common in this conservative
class. It gets better inside, where even this
entry-end car is furnished with high-qual-
ity materials, from headliner to dashboard
to door panels to the cloth seat upholstery.
We were bemused by the extensive use of
silvery plastic trim—instead of bogus burl
there is bogus aluminum—but in general
this interior is classy.
Dynamically, there are no surprises, par-
ticularly of the unpleasant variety. The Leg-
acy’s languid forward progress is matched
by transient responses we’d characterize
as cautious, with an occasional tremor on
sharp bumps running through the otherwise
solid unibody. Like most mid-size, mid-price
sedans, progressive understeer is the defin- SHORT TAKE
ing dynamic trait, the trade-off for ride quality
worthy of a Buick.

FORD MUSTANG V-6


Grip, with a set of M+S Bridgestone
Turanza EL400-02s (P205/60R-16), is just
so-so at 0.81 g, and braking—186 feet from
70 mph—is lamentable, though this can be
said for almost any car in this class, a strange THE HIGHS THE LOWS
trait for family sedans. Chic looks inside and out, nifty No telescoping rudder, the engine’s
Subaru pricing sometimes seems a little sequential turn signals, comfy cabin. old enough to vote, Flintstonesque
uppity—$21,690 for a base 2.5i CVT, $22,990
brake performance.
as tested. That base price is higher than the
get-in for the automatic-equipped base ver- BY K.C. COLWELL
sions of the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata,
Mazda 6, Nissan Altima, and Toyota Camry. The 2010 V-6 Mustang may have
But remember, all-wheel drive is baked in; been redesigned, but its specific out- VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-
most of the other cars don’t even offer AWD. drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe
put makes it seem like a relic. In this seg-
With that in mind, along with its other persua- ment, both the Chevrolet Camaro and the PRICE AS TESTED: $25,540 (base price:
sive virtues, the new Legacy begins to look Hyundai Genesis coupe offer V-6s of smaller $21,845)
like a pretty attractive deal. Provided you’re displacement that nevertheless make more ENGINE TYPE: SOHC 12-valve V-6, iron block
not in a big hurry. horsepower and more torque. Chevy gets and aluminum heads, port fuel injection
304 horsepower and 273 pound-feet from Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . .245 cu in, 4009cc
Power (SAE net) . . . . . . . 210 bhp @ 5300 rpm
3.6 liters; Hyundai gets 306 and 266 from Torque (SAE net) . . . . . . 240 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive,
5-passenger, 4-door sedan 3.8. The Ford manages only 210 horses and
240 pound-feet from 4.0 liters. TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual
PRICE AS TESTED: $22,990 (base price: That may be because the Mustang’s
$20,690) DIMENSIONS:
V-6 dates from the first Bush administration. Wheelbase: 107.1 in Length: 188.1 in
ENGINE TYPE: SOHC 16-valve flat-4, aluminum Ford reengineered the six in 1997, switch- Width: 73.9 in Height: 55.6 in
block and heads, port fuel injection Curb weight: 3421 lb
ing the valvetrain from pushrods to overhead
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 cu in, 2457cc
Power (SAE net) . . . . . . . 170 bhp @ 5600 rpm cams. The output was, and has been, 210
Torque (SAE net) . . . . . . 170 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm horsepower. In 13 years, don’t you think Ford C/D TEST RESULTS:
should have been able to find—we don’t Zero to 60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6 sec
TRANSMISSION: continuously variable Zero to 100 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.8 sec
automatic with manumatic shifting know—10 more ponies? Zero to 110 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.7 sec
In this 3421-pound Mustang, 210 horses Street start, 5–60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3 sec
DIMENSIONS: produce a 6.6-second 0-to-60 time (V-6 Standing ¼-mile . . . . . . . . 15.3 sec @ 93 mph
Wheelbase: 108.3 in Length: 186.4 in Top speed (governor limited) . . . . . . . 114 mph
Width: 71.7 in Height: 59.3 in Accords will walk all over this pony car). The Braking, 70–0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 ft
Curb weight: 3364 lb Genesis and the Camaro are both quicker Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad . . . . . 0.85 g
to that mark by 1.1 and 0.7 second, respec-
FUEL ECONOMY:
tively. And although the Mustang is 386 EPA city/highway driving . . . . . . . . 18/26 mpg
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.8 sec pounds lighter, it stops nine feet later than C/D observed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 mpg
Zero to 100 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.5 sec the Camaro, at 182 feet. We got 19 mpg for
Zero to 130 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.9 sec both Americans; the Korean got 18.
Street start, 5–60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.2 sec
Standing ¼-mile . . . . . . . . 16.9 sec @ 83 mph The GT model, when fitted with the Track then a change in vector. Fact is, we prefer
Top speed (drag limited). . . . . . . . . . . 124 mph package, effectively hides the Mustang’s those operations in the converse order.
Braking, 70–0 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 ft cost-conscious solid rear axle. The base Starting at $21,845, the Mustang under-
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad . . . . . 0.81 g
suspension in the V-6 occasionally sounds cuts the Camaro by about $2000 and the
FUEL ECONOMY: like a John Bonham drum solo as it works to Genesis coupe 3.8 by almost $4000. And
EPA city/highway driving . . . . . . . . 23/31 mpg keep the tires in contact with the road. When that makes the Mustang a great value to the
C/D observed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 mpg
pushing the Mustang to its limits, initial turn- demographic group that cares only for looks.
in is preceded by a healthy change in pitch, We are not among it.
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MORE HORSEPOWER IS A GREAT
PLACE TO START: A chief weakness
of the older Grand Vitara had been its
engine: a 2.7-liter V-6 that mustered a
four-banger-like 185 horsepower. Now, the
optional 3.2-liter V-6 makes 230 horses,
45 more. Rugged exterior styling seemed
mismatched to the ute’s bland but clutter-
free interior design.
ISN’T IT THE PERENNIAL ALSO-RAN
IN ITS SEGMENT? True. The old one felt
slow and sounded rough. The new engine
elevates this SUV to the upper echelon of its
class in straight-line performance, and those
rocky engine notes seem to have spent
some time in a polishing tumbler. Our test
measured 41 dBA at idle, down two. Plus,
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speed transfer case and a center-locking
differential in its class, making it one of the
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WHAT DOES IT COST? The base, rear-
wheel-drive Grand Vitara with a 166-hp
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POWERTRAIN: DOHC 24-valve 3.2-liter V-6;


230 hp, 213 lb-ft; 5-speed auto
EPA city/hwy: 17/23 mpg

C/D TEST RESULTS:


Zero to 60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile . . . . . . . . . . 16.6 sec @ 84 mph
70-to-0-mph braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 ft
300-ft-dia skidpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.71 g

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WHAT I’D DO DIFFERENTLY

Richard Petty
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C/D: Some of the biggest NASCAR news no longer part of Richard Petty racing at to get in a car at some of the Saturday-night
in the late season was the merger of Rich- all. You said last January that you two were short tracks, beat and bash and get a little bit
ard Petty Motorsports with Yates Racing, speaking mostly through his mother. How of a feel for it, and work her way up.
and that you’ll switch from Dodge to Ford are things now? C/D: Why is it so hard for Indy-car drivers
next year. This comes less than a year after RP: Well, we’re doing better. At least we’re to make the transition to NASCAR?
Petty Holdings merged with Gillett Evern- not hollerin’ at each other. But it was a big RP: I think it’s mind-set more than ability to
ham Motorsports. What was behind this last disappointment for Kyle, I think, from the drive a car. I don’t doubt that every one of
merger and the move to Ford? standpoint that he had always been there. the 43 drivers in a NASCAR race are good
RP: Dodge had talked to us and told us that But with us having other people involved in drivers. But good racers? Ain’t but six or eight
they just weren’t going to be able to partici- our business, I can’t make 100 percent of who know how to race. Racers win. And good
pate like they had in the past. They would still the decisions, and when it came down to drivers—well, they’re just good drivers.
give us technical stuff and information, but putting pencil to the paper, they decided C/D: To look at your career, people might
they have been helping us with some think you’ve had it easy. But there
money to fund our engine programs have been a lot of rough times—ter-
and such. I knew a bunch of the Ford rible crashes, serious health prob-
people from when I raced for them lems, the tragedy in 1965 when
in 1969—some of those guys are still you went into drag racing and were
around, like Edsel Ford—so we con- involved in an accident that killed an
tacted them and went back and forth. eight-year-old boy, and the death
And we talked to the Yates people, of your own 19-year-old grandson,
and they wanted to spend more time Adam, in a racing accident in 2000.
in the engine shop instead of fielding Looking back, what would you do
cars on the track. differently?
C/D: During the summer, press RP: I’ve had a lot of down times
reports said, in so many words, that that people don’t really know much
you were going to race Toyotas, which about. Some really, really down
a lot of your fans took as the end of times. But I’ve had a bunch of good
the world as they know it. How close times. I follow the old adage, “You
did you get to making that deal? pay now, or you pay later.” Life is up
RP: Toyota’s in Japan, right? That’s and down, up and down, but I try
about as close as I came. to keep it in the middle as much as
C/D: Speaking of tradition, you I can. I don’t get too excited when
promised your mother, before she I win, I don’t get too down when I
died, that you’d never have an alcohol lose. I don’t know of anything that I
sponsor, and you haven’t, and consequently we needed to do something else. He and could change—I mean, yeah, there are times
left a lot of money on the table. But how his momma are still on good terms, so that’s I know now that if I had done this or that dif-
would you explain Kasey Kahne’s Budweiser the main thing. ferent, I would have won that race—but that
JERRY MARKLAND/GETTY IMAGES

car to her? C/D: Besides your merger, the big news in doesn’t change the philosophy. When you
RP: When we merged with Gillett Evern- NASCAR is the possible defection of Danica get down to it, I’m 72 years old, and I’m still
ham, that was already a setup deal. I’m Patrick from Indy cars to NASCAR in 2010 goin’ and comin’, doin’ what I want to do. How
doing some commercials with Budweiser or 2011. Do you think she can make it in many people are that lucky? The good Lord
for “Don’t drink and drive.” My mother would NASCAR? looked down, put me in the right place, the
be okay with that as long as I ain’t sittin’ RP: No. And I say that because no female’s right circumstances, the right people—I’ve
there drinkin’. ever done it. I guess there’s always a first. But not done anything, all those people around
C/D: That first merger, with Gillett Evern- there’s no way she can get out of an Indy car me made it work. So no, I wouldn’t change
ham, left your son Kyle without a ride and and race stock cars at this level. She needs any of it. —Steven Cole Smith

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