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DODGE CHALLENGER HELLCAT

Not since the late 1960s has there been such a battle among the so-called “pony cars”. The Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro and SPECS
Dodge Challenger all have retro styling from that era, and lately, are in competition to see who can put more ponies under the TYPE
hoods. Dodge has several versions of the Challenger, including the supercharged 707-horsepower V8 SRT Hellcat. But even that Sport Coupe
pales in comparison to the 808 horsepower Challenger Demon, which is intended primarily for drag strip racing. But for pure DRIVETRAIN
fun, the Hellcat is up to the task , jumping from 0 to 60 in 3.6 seconds on the 20-inch tires. A 6-speed manual is standard with an Supercharged 6.2-liter
optional 8-speed automatic, which is actually quicker than the manual. The Challenger features keyless ignition, powered driver’s
seat, folding rear seats, and automatic headlights. Tech features include a 7-inch display screen, rearview camera, Bluetooth and V8, 707 HP,
Apple and Android integration. However, you can add navigation, leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, heated 8-speed Manual
steering wheel, satellite and HD radio and a larger display screen. FUEL ECONOMY
13 City / 22 Highway
BASE PRICE
$63,795

FIAT SPIDER

SPECS For decades, the Mazda MX-5 Miata was the only small roadster available. However, Fiat entered the arena when it re-introduced
TYPE its Spider moniker on its version last year. Fiat borrowed several key elements from Mazda but used its own engine, transmission
Roadster and suspension to give the Spider its own identity. Like the Miata, the Spider is small with snug room for two people up front
DRIVETRAIN and a small trunk in back. Fiat offers three trim levels, including the top-of-the-line Abarth that gets a more power version
1.4-liter In-line of the 1.4-liter, four-cylinder engine. The two base models produce 160 horsepower, while the Abarth bumps that up to 164
horsepower. A 6-speed manual is standard or an optional 6-speed automatic. The base model is just that with few bells and
4-cylinder, 160 HP, whistles. However, you can add optional packages to add a larger, 7-inch display screen, rearview camera, rear parking sensors,
6-speed Manual leather seating, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts, satellite radio and GPS capability with the dealer-installed navigation
FUEL ECONOMY system. The Spider is fun to drive, especially with the top down, which is easily lowered.
26 City / 35 Highway
BASE PRICE
$25,990

FORD EXPEDITION

If you’re hauling people or ponies, the Ford Expedition is well up to the task. With seating for eight, a turbocharged V6 engine SPECS
and towing capacity up to 9,000 pounds, the Expedition will get you from here to there in comfort and style. The interior has been TYPE
redesigned for 2018 with a better looking control panel. The Expedition gets a new 375-horsepower turbocharged V6, mated to a SUV
10-speed automatic transmission. The top-of-the-line Platinum edition bumps horsepower to 400. An extended wheelbase version, DRIVETRAIN
called the Max, offers more cargo space in back. Eight people can ride in comfort in the standard version but fully adjustable 3.5-liter Twin Turbo V6,
bucket seats are available for the second row. Ford offers several optional packages that can add self-parking, heated second-row
seats, power folding third-row seats, hands-free tailgate, WiFi hotspot and smartphone charging, remote engine start with keyless 375 HP,
ignition, heated and ventilated front seats, power adjustable pedals and a host 10-speed Automatic
of safety features with rear view camera, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic FUEL ECONOMY
warnings. 17 City / 24 Highway
BASE PRICE
$51,695

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