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Road-Test Reading, Self-Taught (December 2005)
An enthusiast's glossary. -
Living Large Comparison Test (
May 2005 )
Spaciousness — and luxury — define the Audi A8 L, BMW 745Li, Jaguar XJ8 L, Mercedes-Benz S500 and Volkswagen Phaeton V8.
In this comparison: Audi A8 L, BMW 745Li, Jaguar XJ8 L, Mercedes-Benz S500 and Volkswagen Phaeton V8
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[ A ] From Living Large Car Comparison Test ( May 2005 ), respond on following ?
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What was the price as tested for the2004 BMW 745Li 2005 ?
What was the Price as tested incl std equip for the2004 BMW 745Li 2005 ?
General Data
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What is the Wheelbase of the 5 cars in the test ?
Engine
- What was the type of engine for the 5 cars in the test ?
- What was the Compression ratio for the 5 cars in the test ?
- What was the Horsepower (SAE) for the 5 cars in the test ?
- What was the Torque for the 5 cars in the test ?
Chassis & Body
- What was the Layout for the 5 cars in the test ?
- What was the Brakes, f/r.for the 5 cars in the test ?
- What was the Tires for the 5 cars in the test ?
Accommodations
- What was the Head room, f/r. for the 5 cars in the test ?
- What was the Front-seat leg room for the 5 cars in the test ?
- What was the Trunk space for the 5 cars in the test ?
Acceleration
- What was the Time to speed, sec 0-60 mph for the 5 cars in the test ?
- What was the Time to speed, sec 0-100 mph for the 5 cars in the test ?
Braking
- What was the Minimum stopping distance From 60 mph for the 5 cars in the test ?
- What was the Overall brake rating for the 5 cars in the test ?
Handling
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What was the Lateral accel (200-ft skidpad). balance for the 5 cars in the test ?
DriveTrain
- What was the Final drive ratio for the 5 cars in the test ?
Fuel Economy
- What was the EPA city/highway for the 5 cars in the test ?
- What was the Cruise range for the 5 cars in the test ?
Interior Noice
- What was the Maximum, 1st gear dBA for the 5 cars in the test ?
[ B ] From Technology Insights: Road-Test Reading, Self-Taught, Please define the following:
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution
- Heel-and-toe
- Oversteer
- Stability control
- Understeer
- Acceleration
[ C ] Please inform, with profile, who was the most enthusiastic customer for Mercedes Benz you met this month, and why you have chosen him
Please e mail your test to shaw4545@yahoo.com.
And good luck for all.
