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2017 Ford Fusion Sport Puts Down an Enormous 380 Lb-Ft of Torque

2017 Ford Fusion Sport - As Ford continues its tireless march toward the occupation of every nook and cranny of the performance car market, the U.S. automaker announced power output changes for the upcoming 2017 Ford Fusion Sport. Although Ford originally said the Fusion would receive 350 lb-ft of torque, it has been confirmed that the Sport will actually put a tremendous 380 lb-ft of torque down to all four wheels.

Yes, we do mean the Ford Fusion, the very same staid Ford Fusion that competes directly with the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Hyundai Sonata. Sure, the Camry and the Accord put down very respectable numbers when equipped with a V-6 engine, but where the Camry makes 268 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque, and the Accord spits out 278 hp and 252 lb-ft, the twin-turbo Fusion Sport drops an elbow on both cars with a mighty 325 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque.

If for some unfathomable reason you don’t find this glorious preponderance of torque impressive, consider this: In 2016, the four-door, mid-sized Ford Fusion puts down more torque than both the Ferrari F430 and the legendary Ferrari F50.  Aim the 2.7-liter EcoBoost cannon at BMW, and the torque output of the previous-generation BMW M5 is matched by your dad’s next company car.

Alright, let’s calm down and pull some realistic comparisons. For one, Audi’s freshly redesigned 2017 Audi S4 can’t match Ford’s tire-twisting figures. Where the Audi takes the lead in horsepower with 354 ponies, the Fusion fires back, beating the S4’s 368 lb-ft of twist. The equivalent BMW 340i xDrive puts down 320 hp and 330 lb-ft. Both of these cars come in right at $50,000, while the Ford slots in at $33,475.

Of course, this is all on paper and only tells half the story. The Fusion likely will not be able to hold its own on a curvy road as much as the German sedans would, and the Fusion’s torque only jumps to 380 lb-ft through the use of 93 octane fuel. Any less, and the torque figure drops down to the originally stated 350 lb-ft. Regardless, the Fusion Sport represents a very affordable performance four-door alternative to the German autobahn cruise missiles.

New Fiat 124 Spider pricing and spec

New Fiat 124 Spider pricing and spec - The hotly anticipated Fiat 124 Spider – set to rival Mazda's MX-5 roadster – has been launched in Verona. Here, you can see what it looks like and discover more about the pricing, trim levels and performance figures

FIAT'S new 124 Spider is finally here, and what a beauty! It certainly looks the part with its sculpted bodywork, Maserati-style rear LED tail lights and retro front end.

If this cars side profile and interior look familiar that's because they are. The 124 Spider is based loosely on the Mazda MX-5 , although Fiat have popped their own 1.4-litre MultiAir turbocharged petrol engine under the bonnet for good measure. It packs a 140hp punch and takes the 124 from 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 134mph.

And because it's light, weighing just over a ton, it should be as nippy and fun as it's MX-5 counterpart. It's fairly frugal, too, managing up 44.1mpg on the combined run and emitting just 148g/km of CO2. For a turbocharged sports car, that means the road tax is pretty reasonable at £145 per annum.

Outside, the design by Pinninfarina, echoes the squared-off nose and circular headlamps of the 1966 124 Spider. As Fiat put it, the car "encapsulates the essence of its classic predecessor in a modern and bold package - broad and muscular but also elegant and perfectly proportioned".

Inside, the Fiat comes well equipped, with various features such as Bluetooth, auxiliary input, air conditioning, cruise control and keyless start, as standard. What's more, for an extra £500, you can get Fiat's very own infotainment system, which comes with a seven-inch touchscreen that can access WiFi, DAB radio, two USB ports and sat-nav. Upgrade to the Lusso model and the sat-nav becomes a 3D version.

Another great feature that comes with the top-spec Lusso Plus model is a surround sound Bose sound system, with no less than nine speakers, four of which are cleverly hidden in the luxurious leather headrests for that "seeing the band live" feeling. The Lusso Plus also comes with automatic LED headlamps, automatic wipers and LED daytime running lights.

Safety wise, every Spider comes with four airbags, LED brake lights, a speed limiter, traction control, ABS and a tire pressure monitoring system.

The 124 Spider is available in a choice of eight colours, two with pastel finishes (Passione Red and ice White), five with a metallic sheen (Volcano Black, Argento Grey, Fashion Grey, Magnetic Bronze and Italia Blue) and the final one is a tri-coat pearlescent finish in Urban White.

Prices are due to start at £19,545 for the Classica version, £22,295 for the Lusso and rise to £23,295 for the Lusso plus. The release date and delivery dates are yet to be announced. For more information on the Fiat 124 Spider head to their website now

New Acura NSX Races To The Clouds

New Acura NSX Races To The Clouds - The groundbreaking Acura NSX supercar will earn its racing stripes at the famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado later this month.

Honda’s premium division brand will field three versions of the new NSX at the event, two based on the hybrid production car and one all-electric variant.

In its 100th year, the June 26 hill climb to the top of the 14,115ft mountain is a grueling high altitude test of race cars of different types.

Acura’s NSX production-based entries will compete in the Time Attack 1 and 2 classes. The NSX-inspired all electric prototype will compete in the Electric Modified Class. It will feature a further evolution of the experimental four electric motor powertrain that won its class at Pikes Peak last year.

“Pikes Peak is like no other race in the world and offers a unique opportunity to showcase the power and performance of our products,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of the Acura Division.

The production-based NSX racecars share the same mid-mounted twin-turbo V6 engine mated to a 9-speed dual clutch transmission and electric motor, plus two electric motors powering the front wheels.

Modifications to the NSX competing in the Time Attack 1 class included chassis lightening and a custom high-flow racing exhaust. The NSX competing in the Time Attack 2 class is a production car with the required safety equipment for competition.

The 2017 NSX recently went on sale starting at $156,000. Its hybrid powertrain develops a total of 573-hp for 0-60 mph acceleration under three seconds and a top speed around 190 mph.

The Travails of Collecting Sports Cars

The Travails of Collecting Sports Cars - The exact definition and classification of a sports car is sometimes hard to distinguish. Some people even think that they already know how to tell if a car is a sports car because most think that they have to be flashy, expensive, fast, and definitely built for action on the road.

Sad to say, it is not the absolute description of sports cars. With all the artistic minds of car geniuses these days, they can develop something that does not look like a sports car, but is a sports car in actuality.

For this reason, more and more and people are fascinated by how most of sports cars maintain their appraisal value. No wonder the percentage of sports car buyers has increased to almost 30% of all car buyers compared to the last survey taken.

Many people find buying and collection sports cars not only a gratifying hobby but a lucrative one as well. This is because sports cars are absolutely remarkable investments.

However, one cannot dismiss the fact that collecting sports cars can be as expensive as their value in the market. There are instances where collecting the cars for a hobby can drain your financial resources if not managed properly.

There are still many sports car collectors who are merely sports car dreamers or fanatics. The average sports car collector can have as many as 10 to 15 cars in their collection.

One of the most well known sports car collectors is Ralph Lauren. Most people think that Ralph Lauren is only about perfumes and men’s clothing. What they do not know is that Lauren also enjoys the gratification he gets from his own sports car collection.

Many sports car collectors like Lauren contend that collecting cars or sports cars is not just a luxurious hobby but they also get something of value in return. For instance, Lauren often enters his cars in a major race in many countries. Quite often he wins the race as well as hefty monetary prize for the victory.

Therefore, if somebody is thinking that sports car collection is just a fad, think again. With the growing rate of sports car sales - and buyers, the sports car collection has come to stay.

Wealthy people can afford the growing trend of collecting these wonderful cars. After all, for the rich and wealthy people, having these big toys is an absolute value for their money.

New Sports Cars Babe Magnets Must You Know!

Sports Cars Babe Magnets Must You Know! - Thinking of getting attention? Do you crave the feeling of being noticed and looked at because of the car that you are driving? Do want the feel of masculinity and the allure it exudes? Then getting a nice sports car for you might be a good start. So what are your options? You can check out muscle cars, exotic super cars, and tricked out roadsters. Two cars will be elaborated on here because of each car's well known reputation as macho machines and chick magnets. The Ferrari Modena 360 and the Chevrolet Corvette. 

The Ferrari Modena 360

New The Ferrari Modena 360

The Modena is a top of the line sports car that matches an aggressive design with comfort and performance. Keep in mind that this beauty is not a conventional car in the sense that it is simply not used to go and get the groceries at the store or to pick up the kids from school. It is a pleasure machine made to attract attention and induce oohs and aahs from the crowd. It is a weekend car to be driven with utmost adrenaline and fun as the main goal. And for a thrilling weekend drive, this car will cost you around $150,000. Sure, you can use it to get your groceries or pick up your kid albeit quickly. But as they say, you buy it because you can and because women will be attracted to you if you happen to have one. Despite everything, this Ferrari can be considered to be grounded by comfort and practicality as much as possible. Unlike some models, Ferrari made certain to focus on things like ergonomics, interiors, and transmission which make it very usable even for daily drives.

The Chevrolet Corvette      

The Chevrolet Corvette   

The current Corvette or C6 as it is called since it is the model’s sixth reincarnation, has new styling. It has exposed headlamps and a slimmer body. It boasts of improved performance, handling, comfort, and refinement. It is a sports car that drivers will find easy to handle both on the road and the race track. If you are testing your limits at the track or just having fun driving around town, the new Corvette is forgiving even when driven really hard. Its six-cylinder engine is capable of powerful acceleration and is comparable to that of a Ferrari Modena. The new Corvette is lighter than its predecessor. 

Having a sports car may get you more dates than before but it also means spending more for maintenance and service parts not to mention its fuel consumption. It has little space for extra persons but if you are going on a date then this will do the trick.