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Details the testing of several sport utility vehicles at the Death Valley desert in California and Nevada. Design of the Dodge Durango SLT; Cost of the Ford Escape XLT; Engine of the Infiniti QX4; Performance of the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Edition; Endurance record of the vehicles; Specifications of the vehicles.

Highlights the history of the automobile magazine `Motor Trend.' Publishers of the magazine; Growth of the publication.

Presents the thoughts of the `Motor Trend' columnists who participated in the magazine's test of seven pickup trucks in Death Valley. How the trucks performed; Technical data; The Chevrolet S-10; The Chevrolet Silverado 1500; The Dodge Dakota SLT; The Dodge Ram 3500 V-10 Sport; The Ford F-150; The Ford Ranger XLT; The GMC Sierra SLT.

Compares five European sedans. The Audi A6 Quattro; The BMW M3; The Mercedes-Benz C43; The Saab 95; The Volvo S70 T5; Features; Specifications; Performance; Pricing; Recommendations. INSET: On the Road.

Focuses on the 1967 Eldorado Cadillac automobile. The coupe's styling being different from any other luxury car that America had seen up to that time; Cadillac's chief stylist, Stan Parker, designing the vehicle to look smaller; The personal luxury interior design by George Moon; Chart showing technical data, including acceleration; Price.

Presents an interview with Carroll Shelby, who is known as an automotive legend. His career in the automotive industry; Relationship with Lee Iacocca, former president of Chrysler Corp.; Development of the automobile known as the Cobra; Conflicts with Ford Motor Co.; Development and building of his Series 1 sports car; Success building Cobra continuation cars; Future of smaller racing tracks; Reasons he quit Chrysler.

Describes a 1700-mile trip on United States Route 66 in a 1998 Corvette. C5 Corvette as a comfortable touring car as well as a performance car; Engine and performance specifications and fuel efficiency; Difficulties and delights of travel on Route 66.

Presents evaluations for three BMW M3's modified by Dinan, one of the BMW's tuning firms. The types of cars such as the 257-HP BMW M3, the 285-HP BMW M3, and the 341-HP BMW M3. Details of test performances on the highway, on a handling course, at a dragstrip, and on a road course; Philosophy; Engine modifications; Horsepower; Torque; Chassis modifications; Basic price; Price of modifications; Performance comparisons.

Compares two automobiles from Chevrolet. The 1967 Corvette 427 and the 1997 Corvette; Features; Performance; Acceleration; Styling and aesthetics; Horsepower and torque; Physical specifications; Prices; Conclusions.

Evaluates the BMW 540i six-speed automobile on the basis of its features and test-driving performed on the autobahn in Germany. Information on the car's powertrain, dimensions, chassis, performance and price; Ten tips for driving on the autobahn.

Evaluates the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 convertible automobile. Its design; Its engine; Powertrain; Dimensions; Chassis; Acceleration; Top speed; Price; Traction control; Interior; Power-operated top mechanism.

Focuses on the 100 years of automobile history in the United States. Years; Significant events.

Compares the 1997 Dodge Viper to the 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona. Carroll Shelby's creation of the Cobra; The '97 Viper as the most blatant Cobra Daytona imitator that anyone could imagine; Mechanical comparison; Refined engineering standards on the Viper; How the two vehicles share everything in concept but nothing in execution; Analysis of other features including aerodynamic drag. INSET: Daytona duplicate: Driving a 385-horsepower..., by Mac DeMere.

Presents the experience of the author while driving the Porsche Carrera 4 after taking its delivery from the Porsche's port-of-entry facility in Charleston, South Carolina. Comments of the author on the car and its features; Related details.

Compares the performance of the Acura NSX-T and the Porsche 911 Cabriolet automobiles. Product features; Dimensions; Engine; Driveline; Chassis; Fuel economy; Price.

Features the 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo automobile. Product features; Design; Engine; Performance; Standing-start acceleration; Maximum speed; Instrumentation.

Compares the 1995 model of the Mustang Cobra R from the 1965 model of Shelby GT350 both from Ford Motor Company. Description of the designs of the automobiles; Transmission system; Performance and road worthiness; Features of the engines used; Safety features; Suspension system; Evaluation of the standard features; Use of the automobiles in endurance races.

Reports on the road performance of the 1995 version of Jaguar XJR. Features and design; Dimensions; Engine; Chassis; Speed; Base price. INSET: Second opinion..

Compares the performance of the Cadillac SLS, Lexus LS 400 and Mercedes-Benz E420 luxury cars. Design of the cars; Styling; Engines.

Chronicles the development of the Shelby Cobra supercars from 1963 to 1968. Carroll Shelby as creator of the Cobras; Automotive competition entered into by the Cobras; Development of the Dragonsnake models in 1963 and the GT350s in 1965 to 1966; Cobra 427; Little Red model; '68 Green Hornet; Turbine-powered racing cars developed for the Indianapolis 500.

Features the Saleen SR automobile from Ford created by Steve Saleen. Engine; Horsepower; Four performance levels; Suspension; Aluminum driveshaft; Four-row radiator; Speed; Fascias and graphics; Interior; Rapid steering response; Precise turn-in control; Balance.

Features Camaro and Firebird tuner automobiles. Hennessey Motorsports' Camaro RS330; LG Motorsports' Camaro ZR28; Lingenfelter Performance Engineering's Firebird 383; Paxton Products' GSS Camaro; Doug Rippie Motorsports' Camaro DRM 400; Vortech Engineering's Trans Am. INSET: The proof's in the tires, by Mac DeMere..

Features the top ten automobiles in 1965. Buick Riviera Gran Sport; Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS396 (Z16); Dodge Coronet/Plymouth Satellite 426; Chevrolet Corvette; Ford Galaxie 427; Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2; Pontiac Catalina 2+2 421; Pontiac GTO; Shelby Cobra 427; Shelby GT350.

Features 1995 models of trucks. Includes AM General Hummer; Chevrolet Blazer; Chevrolet C/K Pickup; Chevrolet S-10 Pickup.

Features the Audi A8 high-technology aluminum car. Premium price; V-8 engine; Comparison with Audi V8 Quattro; Weight-savings dividend over more common fitment of steel; Body structure; Suspension design; Tire upgrade; Dynamic Shift Program software. INSET: Entering the age of aluminum?, by Rik Paul..

Focuses on the Hennessey Motorsports Viper Venom 500 and 550. Road tests; Prices; Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval on exhaust items; Description and features. INSETS: Specifications.;Pricing.;Performance..

Features convertible automobiles for the post-1994 model years. Toyota Celica; Chrysler Sebring; Saab 900; Mercedes-Benz SLK; Audi Cabriolet; BMW 325i; Chevrolet Camaro Z28; Ferrari 348 Spider; Ford Mustang GT; Pontiac Firebird Formula; Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet; Volkswagen Golf Cabrio. INSET: Others to watch out for...

Features the Lexus SC 300 automobile from Lexus Corp. Engine description; Tires; Interior and exterior design; Performance evaluation; Pricing.

Previews the 1994 Mustang Cobra SVT automobile. 1993 limited edition models; 1994 Fox-4 platform; Comparison with the 1993 Cobra; Horsepower; Curb weight; Acceleration; Revolution per minute (rpm) torque; Gear system; Suspension; Braking system; Exterior features; Dashboard instruments; Pricing; Dimensions; Instrumentation; Road performance; Fuel economy. INSET: The saga of the Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car, by CVT..

Features the BMW 530i Touring, Mercedes-Benz E320 Wagon and Volvo 850 Sportswagon Turbo station wagons. Exterior and interior design; Technological innovations; Speed and performance; Prices.

Evaluates a sampling of tuner cars from the automotive aftermarket, automobiles that could meet or beat Viper and ZR-1 performance at a lower price. Test regimen; Bittle Mustang; Vortech Mustang; Morrison Camaro Z28; Mega-monster Miata V-8; Stillen 300ZX; RSA Supra; Farrell RX-7.

Presents information on automobiles from various manufacturers. Details on the performance of these vehicles; Description of the vehicles engines.

Tests the Dodge Grand Caravan LE automobile. Body configuration; Drivetrain layout; Airbag; Base price; Options included; Dimensions; Engine; Driveline; Chassis; Instrumentation; Performance and test data; Fuel economy. INSET: Second opinion, by Michael Brockman..

Tests the BMW 540i and Cadillac STS sedans. Dimensions; Engine; Driveline; Chassis; Instrumentation; Performance and test data; Fuel economy; Body configuration; Airbag; Drivetrain layout; Base price.

Presents the magazine Motor Trend's compendium of facts and photographs for all imported and domestic 1994 model vehicles. Body type; Drivetrain; Airbag; Base curb weight; Opt. engine; Brakes; Price range; Fuel economy; Acura Integra; Acura Legend; Acura NSX; More.

Compares the features and performance of the BMW 750iL, the Jaguar XJ12 and the Mercedes-Benz 600SEL. Retail price; Engine; Dimensions; Performance; Accessories.

Examines the performance and features of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible. A 3.4-liter DOHC 24 valve iron block/ aluminum head V-6 engine; Four-speed overdrive automatic with console-mounted shifter; MacPherson front suspension design and transverse leaf spring arrangement; Standard four-wheel disc brakes and optional ABS; `Value Edition' or `Special Edition' models commemorating the automaker's 95th anniversary.

Compares three sedans manufactured by General Motors. Chevrolet Caprice LTZ; Buick Roadmaster Limited; Cadillac Fleetwood; Identical GM-produced 5.7-liter throttle-body-injected V-8s; Body style; Acceleration; Fuel economy; Cargo capacity; Weight/power ratio; Horsepower; Torque; Suspension; Steering.

Compares the Mustang Cobra and Camaro Z28. Dimensions; Engine; Driveline; Chassis; Performance and test data; Instrumentation; Fuel economy.

Describes the evolution of the Chevrolet Camaro, from 1967 up to 1992. First Z/28 model; Minor changes in 1968; Hugger Orange Z/28; Focus on comfort, 1974-1978; Introduction of the '82 Camaro; International Race of Champions (IROC) series.

Presents information on over 125 imported car and truck models for 1993. Included are the Acura Legend, the Cadillac Allante, the Volkswagen Eurovan, and the Isuzu Trooper. How vehicles included on list were chosen; Cars, passenger mini-vans and trucks arranged in alphabetical order; Details on curb weights and fuel economy numbers; Price estimates; Why some information may change before production of the vehicle. INSET: The final word (Making a choice)..

Presents brief summaries of the features of 20 generally available convertibles, such as the Ferrari Mondialt, the Mercury Capri, and the Volkswagen Cabriolet. Prices; Design; Performance; Buying tips.

Discusses car developer Carroll Shelby's plans to build his 427 Cobras again, 27 years after the first Cobras were built. History of the Cobra; Use of leftover parts for new Cobras; Impact on investment potential of old Cobras; Bodies; Engine; Performance comparison of old and new Cobras. INSET: Untitled (Cobra features); Second opinion, by Jeff Karr.;The....

Evaluates five domestic four-door sedans. The Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue; The Oldsmobile Eighty Eight Royale LS; The Pontiac Bonneville SSE; The Buick LeSabre Limited; The Ford Taurus LX; Changes in '92 models; Designs; Ride; Interior; Performance; Prices; Recommendations.

Evaluates the top-down features of ten convertibles, including the Alfa Romeo Spider, the Chevrolet Corvette, the Dodge Viper R/T10, and the Nissan 300ZX. Operating the top; Structural integrity; Visibility; Wind buffeting levels; Interior noise; Top materials; Effectiveness of radio and climate control with top down.

Compares and contrasts the features of the Lumina APV mini-van and the Caprice Wagon, both from Chevrolet. Exteriors; Interiors; Trailer towing abilities; Engines; Performance; Recommendation.

Compares and contrasts the features of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 and the Dodge Viper RT/10. Viper's design; Similar sizes; Exterior design; Engines; Speed; Performance; Suspensions; Handling; Interiors. INSET: The power and the glory, by R. Grable; The four-second club....

Lists the top 10 Corvettes from their birth in 1953 to today. Included are the 1953 Corvette convertible, the 1963 Sting Ray, the 1971 LS6 454 and the 1990 ZR-1. Engines; Styling; Performance.

Summarizes the features of the Dodge Viper Pace Car, driven by Chrysler performance consultant Carroll Shelby. V-10 motor; Development of the Viper; Production schedule; Total development budget; Lack of standard equipment; Performance and handling; Interior; Tires; Body. INSET: The line forms here.;Shelby at the wheel, by C. Shelby; The....

Part II. Describes the features of the `Rat Racer,' a Suzuki Swift GT commuter car modified by the Jackson Racing small-car performance specialists of California. Chassis; Front and rear suspension; Wheels and tires; Steering; Handling; Performance test results; Emissions control; Price.