Automobile - March 2010 PDF
Name Digital Magazine: Automobile
Year: 2010
Issue: March
Country: US
Language: English
Format magazine: PDF
Pages: 116 pages
Size: 15.3 Mb
About Automobile:
This magazine is edited for automotive enthusiasts interested in the impact the automotive world has had. Its focus ranges from cars and machines to road tests and road trips. It also includes reviews of new vehicles, tips for vintage car collectors and information about auto sports and the automobile business.Automobile is an award-winning automotive publication that captures the passion and experience of driving great cars. Featuring engaging writing and stunning photography, Automobile transports readers with each and every issue. Discover a well-rounded editorial mix focused on design, technology, automotive art, vintage cars, and industry trends.
Content issue Automobile - March 2010 PDF:
PORSCHE 911s By Georg Kacher Our man in Germany reminisces about his long love affair with the 911 and chooses his ten favorites. 1973 Carrera RS 2.7 1978 Turbo 3.3 1981 SC Targa 1987 Clubsport 1989 Speedster 1992 Turbo S 1995 Carrera RS 3.8 1998 Turbo S 2004 GT2 2010 Turbo 60 ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST By Jean Jennings The new Rolls sedan might be smaller than the Phantom, but it’s got big performance. 70 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT By Don Sherman We’re pretty sure everyone—at least everyone we know—needs one of Ford’s new Europe-sourced utility vans. 74 PETER WINDSOR By Preston Lerner The Speed channel impresario is parlaying his passion for Formula 1 racing into America’s new grand prix team. 80 SAFARI, SO GOOD By Ezra Dyer A motley crew of Germans and Americans embark on a weeklong road trip across Namibia in a fl eet of battered BMW X5s. Ignition 10 NEWS The new New Beetle, Kia’s future product plans, Tesla vs. Fisker, and the most unfortunately famous cars. 20 BY DESIGN By Robert Cumberford The Toyota FT-86 takes us back to the future, again. 24 DYER CONSEQUENCES By Ezra Dyer Even with 600 hp, hitting the 200-mph mark is diffi cult. 26 NOISE, VIBRATION & HARSHNESS By Jamie Kitman When I had twenty-fi ve cars, life was good. 28 LETTERS Readers judge our judgments on Automobile and Design of the Year. DRIVEN 30 SPECTER WERKES CORVETTE GTR AND SLP CAMARO ZL575 Proof that pushrods are no impediment to the high (speed) life. 34 2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER SPYDER Trading luxury for lightness. 39 HYUNDAI TUCSON The laggard gets a boost. 40 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Forerunner to the future. 42 2011 TOYOTA SIENNA Don’t count out the traditional minivan. Upshift 92 FOUR SEASONS WRAP We found the Volkswagen Jetta TDI dignifi ed and thrifty but a little dull. 100 FOUR SEASONS LOGBOOK Updates on our Audi Q5, Dodge Ram 1500, Mazda 3, and Nissan GT-R. 104 COLLECTIBLE CLASSIC The 1984–1990 Ferrari Testarossa is the world’s reddest car. 108 AUCTIONS A rare two-door 1990 Bentley by Hooper is auctioned at Bonhams in London. 114 VILE GOSSIP By Jean Jennings A scant thirty hours in Abu Dhabi, and some truth in advertising.
