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Drew Dowdell

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  1. Drew Dowdell
    Whoopsie... looks like Consumer Reports disagrees with you.
  2. Drew Dowdell
    The balance is bad in Audis, but in other setups, not so much. With a V4, in this setup, you could still have the engine mostly aft of the front wheels. In the intrepid, there doesn't seem to be any more footwell intrusion than any other FWD car.
  3. Drew Dowdell
    Because a 90 deg V4 is very short, but wide. When you place it in a transverse setup, it requires much more engine bay length than an inline engine or a 60 degree V6. More importantly though, in a transverse arrangement it has no advantages over an inline-4. But why restrict to transverse setup? Ooo. Good question! It could use the same transmission layout as my Toronado or the Dodge Intrepid has.
  4. Drew Dowdell
    But then why not just build all trucks like that?
  5. Drew Dowdell
    "Fisker" moved to "Heritage Marques"
  6. Drew Dowdell
    Can you swap injectors? See if the sound moves or if it stays in the same spot.
  7. Drew Dowdell
    The advantage for GM building a VR4 would be that with its shorter length, it could fit in places where the 2.5 does not like in place of the 1.4 in the Sonic and Encore.
  8. Drew Dowdell
    More information about "Mazda bringing first diesel to Brickyard 400"
    By Drew Dowdell Managing Editor - CheersandGears.com July 26th, 2013 Mazda is bringing the first diesel to compete at Indy in over 60 years and the first ever to compete in the Brickyard 400 race established in 1994. The last time a diesel powered race car ran on the Indy speedway was when a Cummins Diesel Special ran in 1952. Mazda will be razing a Mazda6 Skyactiv-D Clean Diesel with an engine over 51% stock. The engine is a 2.2 liter, direct injected turbo-diesel producing 400 horsepower @ 5000 rpm and 445 lb-ft of torque at 3600rpm. Mazda is counting on the fuel efficiency of diesel technology to result in less need to pit and refuel the car. It appears to be working. In an impressive season start, Mazda is behind lead manufacture Porsche by 1 point after 4 wins in 7 out of 12 races. Update: The Mazda6 Diesel is the first diesel to win a race at the Indy Speedway on Saturday. Mazda's #70 car took the lead with 47 laps remaining and held that position till the checkered flag waved. Mazda now leads Porsche in the GX class. Source: Mazda Media
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    By Drew Dowdell Managing Editor - CheersandGears.com July 26th, 2013 Mazda is bringing the first diesel to compete at Indy in over 60 years and the first ever to compete in the Brickyard 400 race established in 1994. The last time a diesel powered race car ran on the Indy speedway was when a Cummins Diesel Special ran in 1952. Mazda will be razing a Mazda6 Skyactiv-D Clean Diesel with an engine over 51% stock. The engine is a 2.2 liter, direct injected turbo-diesel producing 400 horsepower @ 5000 rpm and 445 lb-ft of torque at 3600rpm. Mazda is counting on the fuel efficiency of diesel technology to result in less need to pit and refuel the car. It appears to be working. In an impressive season start, Mazda is behind lead manufacture Porsche by 1 point after 4 wins in 7 out of 12 races. Update: The Mazda6 Diesel is the first diesel to win a race at the Indy Speedway on Saturday. Mazda's #70 car took the lead with 47 laps remaining and held that position till the checkered flag waved. Mazda now leads Porsche in the GX class. Source: Mazda Media View full article
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    By Drew Dowdell Managing Editor - CheersandGears.com July 26th, 2013 You could be excused if the on again, off again, on again status of certain models from Chrysler and Dodge left you wondering what exactly is going on in that big office building in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Going back to at least the beginning of 2012, the fate of Chrysler's mid-size cars and mini-vans has been murky. Much of the uncertainty is over whether the vehicles will each see a direct replacement or a move to a different segment. However, a report out today from Automobile Magazine adds uncertainty to the current models as well. The rumors say that the current Dodge Avenger will now stay in production until the end of 2015 while the Dodge Caravan's termination has been pushed out till at least 2017, but both the Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country could live on to the next generation. Previously we mentioned that the Dodge Grand Caravan could cease to be as we currently know it, transforming instead into a 7-seat Crossover while the Chrysler Town & Country carried on in the Mini-van segment. Now, the 7-seat crossover could end up at Chrysler with both the Town & Country and Caravan continuing in their current roles. The current Chrysler 200 Sedan will still have a short 2014 run before being replaced by a model that shares a platform with the Dodge Dart. Sales have been up for the Dodge Avenger, Chrysler 200, Chrysler Town & Country, and Dodge Grand Caravan so far this year, possibly buying Chrysler some time to make up its mind. Source: Automobile Magazine View full article
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    More information about "Rumorpile: Dodge Grand Caravan and Avenger get short stay of execution"
    By Drew Dowdell Managing Editor - CheersandGears.com July 26th, 2013 You could be excused if the on again, off again, on again status of certain models from Chrysler and Dodge left you wondering what exactly is going on in that big office building in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Going back to at least the beginning of 2012, the fate of Chrysler's mid-size cars and mini-vans has been murky. Much of the uncertainty is over whether the vehicles will each see a direct replacement or a move to a different segment. However, a report out today from Automobile Magazine adds uncertainty to the current models as well. The rumors say that the current Dodge Avenger will now stay in production until the end of 2015 while the Dodge Caravan's termination has been pushed out till at least 2017, but both the Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country could live on to the next generation. Previously we mentioned that the Dodge Grand Caravan could cease to be as we currently know it, transforming instead into a 7-seat Crossover while the Chrysler Town & Country carried on in the Mini-van segment. Now, the 7-seat crossover could end up at Chrysler with both the Town & Country and Caravan continuing in their current roles. The current Chrysler 200 Sedan will still have a short 2014 run before being replaced by a model that shares a platform with the Dodge Dart. Sales have been up for the Dodge Avenger, Chrysler 200, Chrysler Town & Country, and Dodge Grand Caravan so far this year, possibly buying Chrysler some time to make up its mind. Source: Automobile Magazine
  12. Drew Dowdell
    what was the primary reason for C-O-E that it was made a marketing feature? (honest question, I really don't know)
  13. Drew Dowdell
    And there is also Fiat and Alfa Romeo in that picture as well.....Fiat for small cars, Alfa Romeo to target VW and Acura cross-shoppers, maybe... Alfa will be going into waters much deeper than Volkswagen and Acura territory. Marchionne wants Alfa to target BMW buyers. That said, there's still room for Dodge. Chrysler will go after VW. Or, to put it another way ... Fiat: Small cars sold here for CAFE ratings. Dodge: Budget performance with heritage. RAM: Truck brand. Jeep: SUVs and crossovers. Chrysler/Lancia: Entry-level premium cars with an emphasis on a higher content of luxury and technology than Dodge. Think Oldsmobile, less Buick or Mercury. SRT: In house tuning division for Chrysler products. Think AMG. Alfa Romeo: Premium brand. Maserati: Luxury brand. Ferrari: Halo brand. That's nine brands total. With the Mopar (just OEM motor parts), Fiat Professional, and Iveco brands thrown into the mix, the number grows to twelve. For the record, that's still a few brands less than VW Group. Tellingly, there is no where in there that I see the "mundane but fantastically selling family car" fitting. Where does the Camry/Accord/Fusion fighter fit? Fiat would be the home for FWD volume models, I would think. I just don't see Fiat building a Camry/Accord/Fusion fighter any time soon.
  14. Drew Dowdell
    And there is also Fiat and Alfa Romeo in that picture as well.....Fiat for small cars, Alfa Romeo to target VW and Acura cross-shoppers, maybe... Alfa will be going into waters much deeper than Volkswagen and Acura territory. Marchionne wants Alfa to target BMW buyers. That said, there's still room for Dodge. Chrysler will go after VW. Or, to put it another way ... Fiat: Small cars sold here for CAFE ratings. Dodge: Budget performance with heritage. RAM: Truck brand. Jeep: SUVs and crossovers. Chrysler/Lancia: Entry-level premium cars with an emphasis on a higher content of luxury and technology than Dodge. Think Oldsmobile, less Buick or Mercury. SRT: In house tuning division for Chrysler products. Think AMG. Alfa Romeo: Premium brand. Maserati: Luxury brand. Ferrari: Halo brand. That's nine brands total. With the Mopar (just OEM motor parts), Fiat Professional, and Iveco brands thrown into the mix, the number grows to twelve. For the record, that's still a few brands less than VW Group. Tellingly, there is no where in there that I see the "mundane but fantastically selling family car" fitting. Where does the Camry/Accord/Fusion fighter fit?
  15. Drew Dowdell
    I think William would be a good candidate to answer that question since he just took the 2014 Hyundai Equus out for a spin.
  16. Drew Dowdell
    Dwight, What about a compromise idea? A 15 degree V4 that uses the same pistons as the V8 and triple overhead cam valvetrain. This way, it would allow for the short hood that you're aiming for but also allow for use in most FWD applications as well. The downside is that turbocharging would be more difficult without some creative intake and exhaust routing, but that may be the price to pay for having the engine able to be used in all places where an Ecotec 4-cylinder is today. I just don't see GM building a 4-cylinder that can only be used in RWD cars.
  17. Drew Dowdell
    Maybe a C&G design contest for Cadillac's new logo?
  18. Drew Dowdell
    It could be but you can not go too low as you have to account for the hood engine clearance that is required in so many markets now. Also if the hood clearance was that much of an issue you can lay a Eco over it you like. Many companies will lay inline engines over for lower center of gravity or for hood clearance. Hood clearance on a pushdrod V4 would still be lower than the DOHC I-4... and in that picture, it looks taller than the ATS. So, starting with the ATS hood height, which is relatively low, a V4 should be able to be even lower.
  19. Drew Dowdell
    Plug wires would be my next call.
  20. Drew Dowdell
    Upper most Button next to the screen on the right.
  21. Drew Dowdell
    Regarding the original proposed image, wouldn't a pushrod V4 allow for a lower hood height than a DOHC I-4? Couldn't the nose and indeed the entire beltline be lower?
  22. Drew Dowdell
    it is taxed at a higher rate than gasoline.
  23. Drew Dowdell
    I LIKE the wreath, it has far more character than the plain circle(s) or oval everyone else has
  24. Drew Dowdell
    The 7-series convertible is badged 6-series.
  25. Drew Dowdell
    Hyundai is guilty of this in the Sonata at least.... if not others also.
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