Video: Nissan’s 2007 Sentra SE-R Spec V… Road Test at the Racetrack!
Filed under: Car Review Videos, Economy Sport/GT, First Drives, Nissan
Anyone can bring you a road test of the all-new Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V but a proper test of this great racer is done at a racetrack! We push the Spec V to its limits on the road course at Homestead Miami Raceway. But, we didn’t use the road course that is open for your normal weekend track day we used the road course that included turns 3 and 4 of the Nascar Oval.
Testing a car like this on an oval and road course meant that we had the chance to experience repeated high-speed stops, S curves, high-speed stability, and a little extra fun to boot! After all this is a Nissan Sentra Spec V, the same car that’s been tested at the Nurburgring and at International circuits all over the world. This isn’t your Mom’s minivan.
In addition to some great seat-of-the-pants impressions of the 2007 Sentra, we give you up close views of the new 12 1/2 inch front rotors and brakes, a few suspension shots, and views of the rear cross brace built into the Spec V.
Enjoy the video Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V Road Test
Video: Exploring the strengths of the new 2007 Toyota Tundra
Filed under: 4x4s/Off-roaders, Car Review Videos, Toyota, Trucks/Pickups
We take a closer look at some of the strengths of the all new 2007 Toyota Tundra. We get into the wheel well and inspect the new huge brakes with their four piston calipers. We examine the suspension, the chassis and more.
Video: Exploring 2007 Toyota Tundra Strenghts
Video: 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V Doing Burnouts
Filed under: Car Review Videos, Economy Sport/GT, First Drives, Nissan
Here’s a short clip of Roadfly staffers burning some rubber at the press launch of the 2007 Sentra SE-R Spec V at Homestead Miami Speedway in Florida. With 200 horsepower, this little guy can smoke the front tires like a highly-tuned import drag racer. As you’ll see, handling is pretty darn good as well! Don’t try this at home, kids…you’re watching semi-professional idiots on a closed course.
Video: 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Video: 2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Truck Review
Filed under: 4x4s/Off-roaders, Car Review Videos, Toyota, Trucks/Pickups
Toyota raised the bar with their all new, full-size, made in America, pickup truck… the 2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab.
The following is an excerpt from my truck review…
Despite all this rugged functionality, the Tundra’s cabin is actually a pretty fine place to be. Standard on our Limited were leather seats, with power adjustability and heating functions for the front. Our tester had the “Double Cab” option, which is halfway between Toyota’s base regular cab and its most spacious “Crewmax.” The Double Cab has two conventionally hinged rear doors, which are slightly smaller than the full-size ones on the Crewmax.
Read the full truck review of the all new 2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab.
Watch the full truck review video of the Toyota Tundra
BMWs New M3 V8 Engine: Official M V8 Engine Specs
Filed under: BMW, New Car Previews, Sports/GT
BMW released pictures of their newest M variant V8 engine this morning. This new high-revving engine is slated to power the first ever V8 M3. The all new M3 Concept Car was unveiled a couple of weeks ago at the Geneva Auto Show. The new M3 featuring this all new V8 engine should be unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2007 as a 2008 model.
Here are some bullet points of the car and engine specifications.
• First eight-cylinder for the BMW M3 sports car.
• Supreme performance ensured by 309 kW/420 hp from 4.0 litres.
• Maximum torque of 400 Newton-metres (295 lb-ft) at 3, 900 rpm,
85 per cent of maximum torque over a speed range of 6,500 rpm.
• Unique thrust and muscle ensured by consistent implementation of the M high-speed engine concept, maximum engine speed 8,300 rpm.
• Consistent lightweight construction of engine and ancillary units,
new V8 power unit one of the lightest eight-cylinders in the world,
lighter than the straight-six power unit in the former model.
• Variable camshaft control, low-pressure double-VANOS for an
optimum charge cycle, system offering full power and performance even with normal engine oil pressure.
• Eight individual throttle butterflies for spontaneous engine response.
• Consistent and reliable oil supply with longitudinal and lateral acceleration up to 1.4 g ensured by two oil pumps and wet sump oil lubrication optimised for supreme dynamic behaviour.
• Exhaust system optimising cylinder charge, optimised for weight and function by means of internal high-pressure remoulding, exhaust emissions fulfil EU4 and LEV 2 standards.
• Upgraded MSS60 engine control unit for optimum coordination of all engine functions with the various control systems in the car.
• Ion flow technology recognising and distinguishing engine knocking phenomena as well as misfiring and miscombustion by measurement of ion flow in the combustion chambers.
• Brake Energy Regeneration with intelligent alternator control.
Feature/entity 2nd engine of the M engine family Fuel Otto RON 98 (95) Max output hp (kW) 420 (309) at min–1 8,300 Max torque Nm 400 at min–1 3,900 Max engine speed min–1 8,400 Stroke mm 75.2 Bore mm 92.0 Displacement cm3 3,999 Distance between cylinders mm 98 Cylinder arrangement 8-cylinder V-engine Valve plate diameter, intake mm 35.0 Valve plate diameter, outlet mm 30.5 Compression ratio 12.0 Fuel injection Intake pipe fuel injection Fuel injection pressure bar 3–6 Average combustion chamber pressure bar 12.6 Maximum combustion chamber pressure bar 100 Engine weight to BMW standard kg 202 Output per litre hp/L 105 Power-to-weight ratio kg/kW 0.65 Crankcase Aluminium Valvetrain Infinite camshaft adjustment and hydraulic valve clearance adjustment for intake and outlet (double VANOS)
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For pictures suitable for wallpaper follow this link: M3 Engine Pictures.
Click the images for larger pictures (Not all are linked, I ran out of time).
Video: Exclusive 2008 BMW M3 Concept Car Footage
Filed under: BMW, Concept Cars, Geneva Auto Show, New Car Previews, Sports/GT
Due to the significance of the BMW M3 Concept unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show, Roadfly has made new exclusive footage with commentary available. This footage supplements the previous M3 Concept videos made available by Roadfly.com.
Read and or comment: BMW M3 Forum
Link to video: Exclusive BMW M3 Launch Video
BMW M3 Concept Exclusive… 18 More Photos
Filed under: Auto Show Pictures, BMW, Concept Cars, Geneva Auto Show, New Car Previews, Sports/GT
The BMW M3 Concept was one of the hottest cars unveiled at the Geneva International Auto Show. If you’re like most Roadflyers… you can’t get enough! Here are 18 more M3 pictures. Click the images or follow the link below to get wallpaper sized photos with minimally intrusive watermarks.
Click the thumbmails to reach the BMW M3 Concept Photo Gallery from the Geneva International Motor Show. 18 more fullsize pictures in the gallery.
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Video: 2008 BMW M3 Concept Car from Geneva Auto Show
Filed under: Auto Show Pictures, Auto Show Videos, BMW, Concept Cars, New Car Previews, Sports/GT
Photo montage video with commentary of the BMW M3 Concept Car unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show.
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Link to the 2008 BMW M3 Concept
