Saturday, January 21, 2012

2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Hot Wheels 1:64









From Fandom:
 The '08 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is a Hot Wheels casting based on the production car of the same name, debuting in the 2008 New Models.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

2005 Chrysler 300C HEMI Maisto 1:18












The top-of-the-line 300C version uses a 5.7 L (345 cu in) Hemi V8. Using the Multidisplacement System (MDS), this engine can run on four cylinders when less power is needed in order to reduce total fuel consumption. The USEPA-rated fuel consumption of the 300C is: 15 miles per US gallon (16 L/100 km; 18 mpg‑imp) city, and 23 miles per US gallon (10 L/100 km; 28 mpg‑imp) highway. When all eight cylinders are needed, the 300C can produce 340 hp (254 kW) and 390 lb⋅ft (529 N⋅m) of torque. It uses a five-speed automatic transmission and comes standard with 18-inch chrome-clad alloy wheels, Chrysler's MyGIG Infotainment System in 2008 and SIRIUS Satellite Radio and Backseat Television in 2008. The HEMI cylinder heads necessitate the use of a double rocker arm shaft configuration, with a cam-in-block, overhead valve (OHV) pushrod design. There are two spark plugs per cylinder to promote efficient fuel/air mixture burn and thereby reduce emissions. In 2009–2010 power output was increased to 360 hp (268 kW; 365 PS).
 

Saturday, January 7, 2012

2001 Mini Cooper Hot Wheels 1:64








From Fandom:
 This is an accurate reproduction of BMW's "New Mini"; the first major redesign of the classic British microcar since its debut as the "Morris Mini-Minor" and "Austin 7" in 1959. Veteran Mini-racing guru John Cooper was reportedly delighted that BMW had honored him by naming the sporty version of the new car after him; unfortunately he died shortly before the car's launch. This version is a Mark Jones version of the 2001 Mini Cooper; for Phil Riehlman's version of the 1960s car see Mini Cooper.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Hummer H1 Soft Top Maisto 1:18











The Hummer H1 is a four-wheel-drive utility vehicle based on the M998 Humvee, which was created by AM General. The vehicle was produced from 1992 through 2006, and was the first of what became the Hummer line. Originally designed strictly for military use, the off-road vehicle was released to the civilian market due to market demand. It was initially known as the "Hummer"; however, under a 1999 deal, GM bought marketing rights to the Hummer name and called the vehicle the Hummer H1. At the time, GM began marketing the Hummer H2 that was also assembled by AM General on a modified GMC 2500HD chassis. AM General continued to build the H1 and Humvee in its Mishawaka, Indiana facility. GM stopped marketing the H1 in 2006 model year, but AM General continued production of the military Humvee versions.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

1996 Dodge RAM 1500 SS/T Pickup Maisto 1:26











Pickup trucks are typically known for off-road ruggedness rather than on-road performance. Exceptions exist, though. "Sport trucks," such as Dodge's Ram SS/T, are designed for going fast and looking good on the pavement rather than off it. Inspired by the success of the limited-edition 1996 Indy Ram -- which commemorated the truck's pace-vehicle duties at that year's Indianapolis 500 auto race -- the SS/T combined extroverted styling with a modest but noticeable bump in power. The truck was produced for only two years: 1997 and 1998. There were no significant changes between the two model years.

SS/T Features

The sporty Ram came with special 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P275/60R17 performance tires, polished-chrome exhaust tips, fog lamps, a tachometer, and color-keyed front and rear bumpers and rear valance. Perhaps the most memorable special feature of the SS/T, though, was its paint job. It came in four bold colors, each with contrasting dual racing stripes. To many Dodge fans, the eye-catching stripes evoked the brand's recently released Viper GTS sports car. The SS/T was available in the following color combinations: bright red with silver stripes, emerald green with silver stripes, black with silver stripes and white with blue stripes.

Dimensions

The Ram SS/T was available as a regular-cab truck only. It measured 204.1 inches in length, 79.4 inches in width and 71.9 inches in height, and it sat on a 118.7-inch wheelbase. The truck's bed length was 6.5 feet, which was the shorter of the two lengths normally offered on regular-cab Rams. Because the SS/T was more about performance and style than utility, though, most buyers likely didn't miss the greater cargo capacity of the long bed. The truck's cab provided 40.2 inches of headroom, 66 inches of shoulder room, 65.6 inches of hip room and 41 inches of legroom.

Powertrain

The Ram SS/T was powered by an enhanced version of the same 5.9-liter V-8 available in other Rams of its vintage. In the SS/T, it generated a healthy 245 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 335 foot-pounds of torque at 3,200 rpm. This was 10 more horsepower and 5 more foot-pounds of torque than the standard version. The increase in power was primarily due to the SS/T's low-restriction exhaust system. Keeping with its sporty nature, the truck was available exclusively with rear-wheel drive. A four-speed autobox was the sole transmission choice; however, it was tuned to shift more aggressively in the SS/T. The Dodge came standard with four-wheel disc brakes with rear-wheel ABS. Four-wheel ABS was optional.

Performance

Although the Ram SS/T wasn't wildly fast, it was definitely on the quick side for a factory-spec, full-size pickup circa the late 1990s. It could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in a brisk 6.9 seconds and rush through the quarter mile in 15.2 seconds.

Consumer Data

Fuel economy was less of a concern for many buyers in the 1990s, due to historically low gas prices. This was fortunate for Dodge, as the Ram SS/T's fuel economy numbers were particularly abysmal. The sporty truck was EPA-rated at 11 mpg in the city and 16 mpg on the highway. When new, the 1997 model had a base price of $20,025, while the 1998 version started at $20,480. Kelley Blue Book reports that, as of 2014, a nicely maintained 1997 model is worth about $1,957, while an equivalent 1998 should go for around $2,105.