101 Modified Cars

Toyota Matrix 2nd Generation was launched in February 2008, it is currently marketed in United States, Canada and Mexico. Toyota Matrix (also referred to as Toyota Corolla Matrix) is a compact 5-door hatchback (sporty wagon).

Layout – Front engine, front wheel drive / all wheel drive (in US, S-grade)

Engine (s) -

2ZR-FE – 1.8L Inline 4 DOHC 16-valve with Dual VVT-i (both intake and exhaust valve timing)

132 hp (98 kW) at 6000 rpm and 128 lb.ft (174 N.m)

2AZ-FE – 2.4L Inline 4 DOHC 16-valve with VVT-i (only intake valve)

158 hp (118 kW) at 5600 rpm and 161 lb.ft (219 N.m)

Transmission (s) -

4-speed and 5-speed automatic and 5-speed manual

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Nissan 370Z (Z34, known as Fairlady Z in Japan) is the 6th generation of the Nissan Z-car (2-door coupe aka roadster) line which was launched in 2008 to replaced its predecessor Nissan 350Z.

- Aluminum subframe, door panels, hood, hatch; aluminum-alloy engine cradle

Layout – Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive (FMR)

Platform – Nissan FM platform (weight distribution which is close to 50:50)

Engine – VQ37VHR 3.7 DOHC V6 24 valves with VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift Control), aluminum heads and block. 336 PS (247.1 kW; 331.4 hp)

Nismo 370Z VQ37VHR (Nismo version) 335 PS (261.1 kW; 350.1 hp)

Transmission (s) – 7-speed automatic with paddle shifters

6-speed manual transmission with SynchroRev Match (world’s 1st synchronized downshift rev-matching system)

Modified Nissan 370Z with body kits, side skirts, rear valance, Nismo brakes, lowered with Brabus springs, 22 inch wheels with stainless steel exhaust and titanium exhaust tips Read the rest of this entry »

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 »