Lotus Used Cars – A Review on the Lotus Elise
Lotus used cars like the Elise are very light and very fast. So it was no surprise that the automaker has found ways to keep this sports car light and fast as they did when they were racing in the 60′s and 70′s in “Formula One”. They were well-known in “Formula One” circles to circumvent the rules. The Elise weighs in at 1984 pounds and can run at speeds of 150 miles per hour. Lotus uses a Toyota 1.8-litre, four-cylinder engine.
Lotus Elise used cars:
The Lotus Elise has a very special innovated body that combines materials like “glass fibre” and “polyester-resin”. The chassis has 27 aluminum alloys’ that makes it very strong. What makes the body and chassis so unique is, there are no welds to the vehicle, they use a special bonding technique that several well-known aerospace companies you on their jets. Once put together it only weighs about 140 pounds but very strong and durable.
The Elise only comes in a manual transmission; there is no power steering and stability control. Lotus used cars like the Elise do come with ABS brakes and you can order the “traction control system” and “limited slip differential” as an extra.
The suspension on the Elise is fully independent with double wishbones on all four corners of the vehicle. This lotus comes with “Biltstien” mono-tube shock absorbers which uses gas and the coil springs are from “Eibach”. The tires are specially made for the Lotus Elise; it uses the “Advan Neova AD07 which is made by Yokahama. The brake discs are very small, there are a cross drilled rotor that are on the rear and the front of the vehicle. The brake discs are well known to handle any type of braking situation the Elise has to offer. Read the rest of this entry »
The 2011 MKT From Lincoln
If you haul a lot of people around on a regular basis but don’t want to sacrifice functionality for style then definitely take a look at the 2011 Lincoln MKT. This luxury vehicle seats up to seven people while still being stylish on the outside and inside. The most prominent part about the MKT’s appearance is its front grille which is rather eye catching. Buyers have the option of selecting from a model that seats six passengers or one that can seat up to seven.
The MKT is extremely well insulated; even when driving at fast speeds you care sheltered from exterior noise. Leather lines the comfortable seats while wooden accents give the vehicle an air of class and supreme elegance. Passengers and driver alike can adjust the front seats to their individual liking. Standard equipment includes a panoramic fixed glass Vista sunroof, a rear view mirror which makes backing up a cinch, a climate control system and heated seats. A push button start feature lets you start your car without having to use your keys. Not only that; it also remembers your memory features including the position of the driver’s seat. Second row passenger can adjust air temperature thanks to an intuitive console. Ambient lighting can be adjusted to various colors according to your mood.
There are two different engines available; the base and Ecoboost. What makes this engine different is that it extracts more power from the fuel when compared to traditional engines. The base engine is a six cylinder 3.7 Liter that puts out 268 hp. The Ecoboost engine is a V6 that outputs 355 hp. The power of the six cylinder is similar that of most eight cylinder engines. Electric power assist steering is also available; this makes it a lot easier to steer during critical moments such as windy weather. Read the rest of this entry »