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Replying to: steve_ (Jan 09, 2008 9:37 pm)  -Rocky |
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Here's some former "Standard of the Worlds"  http://info.detnews.com/redesign/joyrides/index.cfm?id=706 If any of you drive down I-40 west of Amarillo, Tx ya gotta go check this out !!!! -Rocky |
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Replying to: louiswei (Jan 09, 2008 9:02 am) Caddy Escalade: 6.2L V8 with 403hp/417lb-ft = 65hp/67lb-ft per liter Toyota Sequoia: 5.7L V8 with 381hp/401lb-ft = 67hp/70lb-ft per litter The only reason why the Escalade 6.2L V8 is more powerful is due to the larger displacement. Ranger rover's supercharged 4.2L only makes 390hp. That's 93hp per liter mind you, SC though Why does larger displacement mean one engine is better then the other? The 6.2 is physically smaller (and lighter) then the Toyota 5.7. Displacement is just total cylindar volume. That's why you won't see the 5.7 in a Lexus IS. It won't fit.
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Replying to: pmusce (Jan 10, 2008 4:19 am)
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I think that when comparing one engine with another one should take more than one item into account. Horsepower is not the only thing that matters (or horsepower per liter). For the Escalade I think one should keep in mind that it is a truck based SUV than can tow, so: 1 - cost should always be considered 2 - trucks (SUV's) that tow will want more torque at low engine speeds 3 - NVH is always a consideration OHC's can be tuned to provide low end torque, but for a truck the pushrod design is not at a disadvantage. For heavy duty towing the engine should be designed for hard work. |
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Replying to: mr215 (Jan 10, 2008 6:03 am) Nope, The Toyota 5.7 V8 uses aluminum for the cylinder block and DOHC heads. Source: Toyota Tundra - 2008 Performance & Specifications |
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Replying to: habitat1 (Jan 09, 2008 3:16 pm) And yes young people do want sexier cars, if you notice people including GM reps are talking more about the look of the new Escalade rather than reliablity or technology.. Looks aren't everything but the Escalade is perhaps one of the most beautiful vehicles ever produced.
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Replying to: lykourinou (Jan 10, 2008 10:16 am)
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Replying to: mr215 (Jan 10, 2008 12:05 pm) I never paid attention to it, till someone brought it to my attention that they stressed the wheels more than anything. Dont' get me wrong I love the SUV. And looks count alot, I like the looks of the Escalade but the technology of the QX. I wish Infiniti built the Escalade...lol..
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Replying to: lykourinou (Jan 10, 2008 2:39 pm) Funny, what wets your whistle is what I have a tough time stomaching. Those 22" chrome wheels scream "pimp" and "drug dealer" to me. And I live in a good part of town!  Seriously, I've had an Escalade as a rental a few times and, IMO, they need to take the driving dynamics up about 3 notches before they can get away with 22" wheels that don't look embarassing. Hell, I wouldn't put those things on the new Porsche Cayenne GTS which, with a 6 speed manual, 415 hp engine and a world class sport suspension, can probably give the CTS-V a run for its money around Nurburgring. "Chrome Couture" - makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up even thinking about it. But that's the nice thing about America - a choice for everybody.
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