November 13, 2009 at 7:39 pm
· Filed under Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet Malibu 7th Generation was launched in 2008 as a mid-size cars.
Platform – GM (General Motors) Epsilon platform (one of GM highest use platform share among Opel, Saab, Chevrolet, Malibu, Pontiac, Fiat, Saturn, Cadillac)
Layout – FF layout (Front engine, front-wheel drive)
Engine (s) -
2.4 L LE5 169 hp (126 kW) Inline 4 DOHC 16 valves, variable valve timing
3.5 L LZ4 217 hp (162 kW) V6 (only available for fleet vehicles)
3.6 LY7 252 hp (188 kW) V6 DOHC 24 valves, variable valve timing
2.4 L LAT 164 hp (122 kW) Inline 4 (Hybrid, was dropped for the 2010 model)
Transmission (s) -
6-speed 6T70 automatic
6-speed 6T40 automatic
4-speed 4T45 automatic

Modified Chevrolet Malibu 7th generation side view with RKSport body kit, Brembo brakes and slotted and cross-drilled disc rotors. Read the rest of this entry »
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November 8, 2009 at 7:09 am
· Filed under Porsche Boxster
Porsche Boxster 987 (2nd generation) was launched in 2005. It’s a 2-door convertible roadster with mid-engine horizontally-opposed “boxer” engine.
- larger intake vents on the sides and are colored metallic silver
- larger wheel arches for wheels up to 19 inch
Engine (s) -
2.7 liter flat-6 180 kW (245 PS; 241 hp) with VarioCam Plus
2.9 liter flat-6 188 kW (256 PS; 252 hp) with VarioCam Plus and Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) for year 2009 onwards
3.2 liter flat-6 206 kW (280 PS; 276 hp) with VarioCam Plus for Boxster S
3.4 liter flat-6 228 kW (310 PS; 306 hp) with VarioCam Plus and Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) for Boxster S for year 2007 onwards
Transmission (s) -
5-speed automatic / manual
6-speed manual
7-speed Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) dual clutch gearbox (DCT)

Porsche Boxster 987 (2nd generation) convertible hardtop roadster with ArmorCoat paint protection coating and SSR GT10 18 inch wheels. Read the rest of this entry »
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