Archive for Ed Kemper
Bentley Continental GT
August - September 2011THE DAYS OF THE SEDATE, British built Bentley cruisers are gone. Over the last decade, performance-in the form of massive horsepower gains with corresponding suspension and tire upgrades- have changed the Bentley image from reserved to powerful yet refined luxury automobiles. Carrying on this new tradition is the latest coupe- the 2012 Continental GT. Compared…
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Form and Function
June - July 2011BMW X5 M Gives Drivers the Best of Both Worlds BMW X5 M: Engine: 4.4 liter, V-8, twin turbocharged, 555 horsepower, 500 pounds of torque Acceleration: 0-60: 4.5 seconds, top speed 155 mph Brakes: 15.6 inch front/15.2 inch rear wheel disc brakes Sound system: high fidelity 16 speakers with two subwoofers, 600 watts of power…
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Silent Power
April - May 2011Lexus LS600 Redefines Smooth LEXUS LS600 SPECS: Engine: 438 hp, 5 liter V-8 with electric motor Acceleration: 0-60: 5.5 seconds Braking: 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, Emergency Brake Assist, Electric Parking Brake, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, 14 inch front rotors, 13.1 inch rear rotors Sound system: Mark Levinson stereo/CD system with 19 speakers and USB…
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Big Cat on the Block
February - March 2011MORE THAN 40 YEARS AGO, Jaguar introduced the first XJ 4-door sedan. Its relatively low stance, distinctive grill, soft lines and other telltale Jag clues were echoed through the XJ series for nearly half a century. Sure, the powertrains and suspensions were changed, the frame converted from steel to lightweight aluminum and other such modern…
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Mercedes Soars
December - January 2011The SLS AMG Combines Power & Elegance CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MORE MEMORABLE CARS in the middle of last century is the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. Introduced in 1954, the 300 SL was an instant sensation with gull wing doors, unique styling with its rounded body, exhaust vents in the front fenders, and a powerful and…
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Porsche’s Bold New Spice
October - November 2010The Cayenne Turbo Goes Big NOW THAT THE PORSCHE DEVOTEES have overcome their initial resistance to the issuance of a Porsche SUV, for 2011, this famed sports car manufacturer has released version 2.0. Although the basic styling, including the classic Porsche sloping hood, has been refined with a more exciting grill and roofline treatment, the…
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Jaguar XKR Supercharged Convertible
August - September 2010Modern evolution of a classic automobile OFTEN REVERED BY AUTO ENTHUSIASTS and collectors as one of the most beautiful sports cars ever, the Jaguar XKE of the 1950s is a near-impossible act to follow. Yet with the newest edition, Jaguar has done an impeccable job of blending sensual tradition with fresh technology and stunning performance….
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Maserati GranCabrio
June - July 2010NOTHING LIFTS ONE’S SPIRITS like some top-down driving on a beautiful, sunny Hawaiian day, with the burble of a powerful V-8 and music from a great stereo in a shapely convertible. And so it is with this brand new for 2010 Maserati exotic. By taking the GranTurismo coupe, chopping the top and reinforcing the chassis,…
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Porsche Panamera
February - March 2010A new four-door sports sedan takes to the road The Porsche faithful may think the newest Porsche Panamera has gone off-course, just like the Cayenne SUV. Why, you ask? Unlike the tried-and-true Porsches of the past, the Panamera is not a sports car with two doors, a rear air-cooled engine and a true stick shift….
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Speed Racer
October - November 2009Get in gear with Ferrari and Mario Andretti driving schools Some think that race car driving is not a tough sport, since the driver is seated and the car is doing all the work. But as one race car driving instructor said, “Anybody can get into a car on a long straightaway and jam the…
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