January | 2010 | Auto Car Reviews

2012 Eos Executive Convertible Vehicle Performance

Turbocharged

Engine: 2.0L in-linefour-cylinder DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder

2012 Eos Executive Convertible Premium unleaded fuel

Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 22 MPG city, 30 MPG highway, 25 MPG combined and 362 mi. range

Gasoline direct fuel injection

14.5gallon fuel tank 2012 Eos Executive Convertible

Power (SAE): 200 hp @ 5,100 rpm; 207 ft lb of torque @ 1,800 rpm

2012 SLK-Class SLK350 Roadster Vehicle Performance

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder

Premium unleaded fuel

Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 20 MPG city, 29 MPG highway, 23 MPG combined and 366 mi. range

Gasoline direct fuel injection

15.9gallon fuel tank

Power (SAE): 302 hp @ 6,500 rpm; 273 ft lb of torque @ 3,500 rpm

2011 Land Rover LR2 Base Sport Utility Vehicle Performance

Engine: 3.2L in-line6 DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder

Premium unleaded fuel

Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 15 MPG city, 22 MPG highway, 17 MPG combined and 314 mi. range

Multi-point fuel injection

18.5gallon fuel tank

Power (SAE): 230 hp @ 6,300 rpm; 234 ft lb of torque @ 3,200 rpm

Need For Speed World: Hatchback Racing Series

Alright everyone! Since the release of the new Ford Focus RS and other hatchbacks in this game, I think it’s time to see who can handle there’s better. Presenting the Hatchback Racing Series, hosted by me. With 3 to 5 door cars with turbochargers ranging from 112 to 500 horsepower, it’s amazing how much space you can save in the boot while traveling at speeds of over 200 MPH. The rules are simple: you may only use these hatchbacks to participate:

Tier 1:

1. Mazdaspeed 3

2. VW Scirocco

3. VW Golf GTI Mk. 1

Tier 2:

1. Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro

2. Ford Escort RS Cosworth

3. Ford Focus RS

4. Renault Mégane RS
5. Subaru Impreza WRX STI (Hatchback)

6. VW Golf R32

The hatchbacks in this game are powerful, fast, and most importantly, grippy. To enter with your hatchback of choice, set the fastest overall time in either Tier at Brooks Street. A combination of precision, speed, and cornering, Brooks Street is the best place to hone your racing skills. Single Player or Multiplayer: it doesn’t matter. Once you’ve set your fastest overall time, message or e-mail me (obi136@aol.com) a screen pic of the actual time. I’ll have a doc set up with the current fastest times soon. The winner of either Tier will get a special prize courtesy of EA. No speedhackers, no cheaters, no powerups (nitrous, slingshot, traffic magnets, the lot). You cheat, you get disqualified, and you get banned. Get ready! The Hatchback Racing Series starts tomorrow and ends next Tuesday. Get your hatchback and your racing shoes cuz this is gonna be one turbocharged battle!

Update: So it turns out that Ling is actually on leave til the 27th of November, and she’ll provide the codes for the cars that you’ll win if you come first. So, I’m extending the racing series to Tuesday, November 29th. Also, new rules: if you set a blistering time round Brooks Street that looks suspicious, you’re gonna have to show me a video to prove that you’re not cheating.

Update 2 (Contest Now Closed): Well the Hatchback Racing Series has come to a close. I want to thank everyone for entering, but there can only be two winners, and those winners are Yohan Cario with his pro-tuned Megane RS and Дмитрий Меньков with his pro-tuned Golf GTI Mk.1. Congratulations you two on being the fastest of each Tier. A midst the criticism from whiners, you’ve shown me raw power and driving talent at Brooks Street. Tell me which car you want (Yohan = Tier 2) (Дмитрий = Tier 1), I shall inform Ling, and you shall have your prizes in about a week.

Current Leaderboard:

Tier 1:
1. Дмитрий Меньков: 3:02.02
2. Opan Rianto: 3:06.75
3. Blagovest Vasilev: 3:08.86
4. Adarsh B.: 3:09.93
5. Mauricio Mendez Corrales: 3:10.37
6. Kiril Grigorjev: 3:10.71
7. DJ-Bidouile Jobin: 3:13.03
8. Prasannah Deshmukh: 3:13.73
9. Thierry Henry: 3:13.80
10. Lucas Carvalho: 3:15.47
11. Francisco D.M.: 3:16.75
12. Ubirajara Araujo: 3:23.26
13. Diana Lira: 3:25.82
14. Nicolas Batista Diaz: 3:26.63
15. Joco Wolf: 3:27.52
16. Juris Djatlovs: 3:28.11
17. Damaso Chandia: 3:29.31
18. Bryan Scout: 3:32.38
19. Андрей Головин: 3:33.00
20. Семейкин Валерий: 3:35.89
21. Roberto Martins: 3:36.79
22. Kuo Kubie: 3:38.86
23. TAIWANBEER: 3:40.72
24. Amirul Faez: 3:41.95
25. Keron Ali: 3:43.37
26. Bilal Chamroo: 3:44.20
27. Dustin Stein: 3:46.00
28. Alex Cortez: 3:47.03
29. Lord Tom Klonowski: 3:49.22
30. Bernard Oscar Porras: 3:54.95
31. Kamil Dudzinski: 4:06.11
32. Mohammad Taha: 4:07.20
33: Francisco Diaz: 4:56.70

Tier 2:
1. Yohan Cario: 2:54.62
2. Luis Mora: 2:58.25
3. Kodela David: 2:58.47
4. GHOSTRIDER2010: 3:02.14
5. Marius Bodge: 3:02.46
6. Valentin Constantin Stan: 3:02.77
7. Jose Diaz: 3:03.00
8. Tyrone Journeay: 3:05.13
9. Денис Широков: 3:05.80
10. Angel Emmanuel Cabriles: 3:06.80
11. DJ-Bodouile Jobin: 3:08.33
12. Gabriel Neagu: 3:09.29
13. Yosmar Jose Rojas: 3:11.69
14. Tim Luca: 3:12.59
15. Ferdian Aditya: 3:14.75
16. Fernando Diaz Barati: 3:15.68
17. Dylan Drog: 3:16.50
18. Ujang Petekel: 3:19.63
19. Олег Демьянов: 3:19.66
20. Roberto Martins: 3:21.74
21. Юрий Козаков: 3:24.88
22. Renne Caldas: 3:25.34
23. Новиков Антон: 3:26.60
24. Timothy Orvin: 3:31.01
25. Damian Dredd: 3:34.53
26. Marcus Aurelio: 3:36.32
27. Ronto Gergely: 3:36.79
28. Amirul Faez: 3:47.54
29. Samuel David Silva de Araujo: 3:48.15
30. Анвар Ашуров: 3:54.94
31. Adriii Rogannn: 4:06.30