The Triumph Stag should have been a world-beater. After all, with its sharp Michelotti-penned lines, four-seater convertible configuration and V8 power, how could it fail? Here was a car that could transport the whole family – with their luggage – in top-down style. It sounded glorious and there was no shortage of go either, thanks to that torquey 3.0-litre powerplant. But as we all know, the Stag did fail, thanks to an array of build-quality issues and indifferent dealers who couldn’t fix the litany of problems that invariably cropped up when the Stag was still in its warranty period. But things have moved on since then. Most Stags have been restored so they’re screwed together with far more care than they were the first time round. …show more content…
So you have to buy really carefully as many Stags aren’t as good as their owners think. The key is to find a car that’s been properly restored by someone who knows what they’re doing, and it’ll also have had some sympathetic modifications to improve usability and reliability. The sorts of improvements you’re looking for include an engine that’s been rebuilt and fully balanced, an electric fan (to go with an overhauled cooling system) plus electronic ignition. Revalved steering for improved feel, ventilated discs up front and Datsun driveshafts in place of the splined originals are also worth seeking out. What you really don’t want to buy is a Stag with an engine other than the original 3.0-litre V8 – converting from a Triumph straight-six, Ford V6 or Rover V8 will cost plenty and there are lots of Stags with an original powerplant, so there’s no reason for buying anything else. Performance and spec Engine 2997cc, V8 Power 145bhp @ 5500rpm Torque 170lb ft @ 3500rpm Top speed 117mph 0-60mph 10.5sec Consumption 22mpg Gearbox Four-speed manual + overdrive (three-speed auto optional) Common Problems • Expect corrosion in the sills, floorpans, wings and also the seams between the inner and outer wheelarches, unless the car has been restored. The welded-on wings have to be removed to properly repair the sills. Other corrosion hot spots include the bases of the A-posts and B-posts, the door
With a mere 275 horsepower it was outperformed by all competition. “Along with the dreadful horsepower, Ford owners complained that the trucks they purchased yielded inadequate miles per gallon” (Powerstrokehub). To compensate for both these issues, for introduces a much higher pressure fuel delivery system that would allow for the cleaner burning of fuel and overall less fuel needed to run the engine. Ford and International Navistar also introduced a newly designed smart turbocharger. “This allowed the turbo housing to expand and contract depending on the throttle position” (Truck Trend). This allowed for a quicker spool time of the turbocharger with allowed a quicker horsepower gain and output resulting in better fuel economy. Tighter machining tolerances were also implied for almost all of the engine components that went into the 6.0l Powerstroke allowing grater compression of the engine and mitigating areas where oil, air or fuel could leak out under high pressures. “With all of these changes implemented that new 6.0l Powerstroke engine boasted a whopping 325 horsepower and 516 foot pounds of torque” (Banks Power). This gave customers a truck that could outperform all of the
This is the brand new Hellcat 6.2L Hemi engine. This is what is put in the new Challengers/Chargers. This beast can push out over 700hp of power. But soon enough the V8 is going go away and everything is going to V6s which sucks but that’s how things are going
The sedan also received an SS edition with both models powered by a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter engine and the SS Supercharged powered by the 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine.
Vector sold exotic sports cars and was the only US based manufacturer. Their major competition, Ferrari and Lamborghini, took up 75% of the market share. Gerry’s idea was to make a car based off of aerospace technology. They created the V8 twin turbo which was highly advanced and priced. After selling a total of 13 cars, 45 people were employed. Vector built two other models to increase sell volume and decrease losses.
The British Aerospace wanted to get rid of its noncore and loss making business - the automobile subsidiary - Rover. Rover was operating in a collaborative relationship with Honda. BL was in urgent need of a midsized car that would help improve its image, quality, efficiency, boost its capital and expertise to enable it to continue,
Chevrolet has added many options to the lineup for the new trucks this year. A new and improved traction controlled system has been added as well as Stabilitrak Electronic Stability Control System and power side view mirrors. As far as the interior goes, there is always the option of having leather seats but this year Chevrolet added heated seats for the driver and passengers of the vehicle as well as satellite radio. Axles on the new Silverado’s have been upgraded to 9.5 inch axles.
Over the past sixty years, the American car scene has been dominated by two completely different vehicles and the entire communities that believe in them. Both designed, founded, and rooted in Detroit, Michigan, the Ford Mustang and the Corvette have continued to fuel the chase for the label of America’s true muscle car. The question over the years has been, why and how do consumers choose which to own, and which one is our “bald eagle”? Investigating deeper into the roots of each American superpower, it all began with introduction of something that would change the automotive industry forever. “Corvette: Dream Car Come True”, is an article that highlights the beginning of the car movement in the United States: the birth of Chevrolet’s Corvette. “Born in 1953 at the General Motors plant in Flint, Michigan, the Corvette grew up on the raceway and has ruled the road ever since” (Seiden 14). The article also goes on to mention that “the Corvette is not for racers only. True car lovers own Corvette cars for everyday driving… and the highest performance standards have been built into every model” (Seiden 14). Early dominance of Corvettes on and off the racetrack, led other competitors such as Ford Motor Company wonder why and how the Corvette could be out-driven and out-sold. Directly opposing the release of the Corvette and its multipurpose ingenuity “Lee Iacocca, then general manager of Ford Motor Company, challenged his design team to create a car that could be driven ‘to
A no-nonsense vehicle. The engine sounded like rattling chains, and could al-ways be fixed in the back yard. We took it through new brakes, a rebuilt transmission, and a fully overhauled engine. It took us to the Catskills, around Vermont, and across country, pulling a U-Haul trailer through a blinding storm.
Camaro, a car that is easily recognizable on the streets today is probably one of the most iconic and controversial cars that hit the streets in 1967. For over 45 years the Camaro has exceeded expectations and often surpassed the likes of its adversaries, the challenger and the iconic mustang. Critiques often thought that the Camaro would fall short especially to the mustang due to the fact that it has a 3-year jump on the Camaro, but sales records and Trams Am racing titles might mean that the Camaro is doing just fine. Even though the Camaro is still going strong for over 45 years it hasn’t been easy. Workers strikes, recalls, even ending the production of the Camaro were just a few of the Camaro’s
The 2010 T658 has a huge one-piece windscreen that will surely give the drivers a nice view of the road ahead, and an excellent all-round visibility as well. The dash is designed in a way that the important switches and controls can be easily accessed. Though you might find the seat covers and the overall interior look a bit outdated, no worries because you know you can always do a complete interior makeover. This is perhaps one of the best things you can do with used models.
New for this year is a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that is 2.0-liters and provides 275-hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The fuel economy is improved as well. The traditional 3.6-liter V6 is revamped, and the new output ratings are 335-hp and 284 lb-ft of torque. Also returning is the 6.2-liter V8 that is
An upgraded engine option is available on some packages. This turbocharged 1.4 liter in-line 4 produces 138 horsepower, 148 pound-feet of torque, and gets an estimated 24 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway. This engine model is available in a 6 speed automatic
Having 318 HP on tap from an all aluminum V-6 is easy to get use to. Although it suffered from poor fuel economy and I hated that it had [different size tires on the rear] the car was a pleasure to drive. What I liked most about the first generation SRX Cadillac that changed when they moved to the second generation is the rear wheel drive.
preferred mileage over the greater V8. All motors are accessible with 4-wheel drive (4WD) rather than the
However, if you wish to update your vehicle’s performance, you can opt for bolt-on performance parts to boost and increase horsepower. These are simple changes to your engine to give it a little more kick. Install cold air intake, switching to synthetic grade oil and cat back exhaust system are simple add-on modifications to help engine run better, plus gain extra horsepower