rollin in the benz

The 8 cyl. small convertible benz. Probably not exactly what you think of when you think of mercedes benz. Your probably thinking of the big luxurious s series or the sporty cl series. But today im gunna talk about the small SLK 55 amg. starting at 65 g's you get a 5.4 liter 8 cyl engine and a 7 speed auto transmission. True v8 rumble is really recognized with this car. it has capable, not stunning handling, and an awesome hardtop convertible. With 355 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque this is no baby toy either. It roared its way to 60 mph from a dead stop in just under 5 sec and busted the quarter mile in 13 sec. Its perfect weight distobution of 50/50 also helps its handiling as under or over steer are virtually non-existent. at an average mpg of 17, its no fuel sipper. But hey, its a v8, dont complain. with a braking distance from 60-0 in 115 feet, even with a weight almost hitting 2 tons. Thats just AWESOME. Basically a shelby cobra in a tux.

for more, go to bmw.com.
for full review go to http://www.edmunds.com/mercedesbenz/slkclass/2009/testdrive.html

Pontiac's best ever

Well, on my first post we talked about the Tesla electric Roadster. In this post we're gunna actually get into some of my kind of cars. This whole blog was created to find the best overall performance car in the u.s.a for the price. And a couple months ago i saw this commercial. Most powerful car for under $30,000. And hey that fits this blog perfectly! Incase you haven't figured out what car im talking about it's the new 2008 Pontiac G8 GT.
Let's go over it awesome performance numbers first. It hits 0-60 in a solid 5.4 seconds, and hits the 1/4 mile in 13.7 seconds. Pontiac's designers finally seem to have found the right combination, blending the now non existent gto and grand prix. Inside line claims it to be the best pontiac ever. I wouldn't say so, seeing as though the gto in 2004-2006 had 400 instead of the g8's 361. But i guess engine power isn't the only thing to everyone, just me. lol. They claim this car will be under 30,000. That can be misleading. For 30,000 you get the engine and a base car with small rims and cheap rubber. So for around 33,000 you can have an astounding car that can tear up the track with a 65 mph slalom test speed, on the drag strip with awesome power and on the normal roads with its perfect balance of stiffness and give from the suspension. It also comes in over 5 different exterior colors, and options are abundant.
It might not be as mind blowing of a car as the Tesla Roadster, but for $60 something thousand dollars less, i could live with it.
For more information visit: http://www.pontiac.com/g8