Hyundai Tiburon

The Tiburon is Hyundai’s sporty coupe, and the original Tiburon carried over many elements from the HCD-1 and HCD-II concept cars when it was introduced in 1996. The second-generation Tiburon debuted at Frankfurt in September 2001 and went on sale in the spring of 2002 as a 2003 model. For 2007 the Tiburon received an exterior update and more standard equipment. The SE version features a European-tuned suspension for better handling.

Technical Specs

Standard Engine 2.0L I4

Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual

Cylinders 4

Horsepower @ RPM 138@6000

Torque @ RPM 136@4500 (foot-lbs)

After getting an exterior update for 2007, the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon adds a 220-watt Kenwood AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system and a standard XM Satellite Radio with three months of free service.

Ford F-450 Super Duty

The F-450 Super Duty is the newest addition to Ford’s F-Series Super Duty line of heavy-duty pickups that also includes the F-250 Super Duty and the F-350 Super Duty. With towing capacity of more than 24,000 pounds and a maximum payload of 6,000 pounds, the F-450 Super Duty is built on its own unique chassis that incorporates a new rear leaf-spring suspension and the radius arm front suspension from the F-450 chassis cab. According to Ford, the F-450 Super Duty offers the tightest turning radius in its class to improve maneuverability when towing. The entire Super Duty line was updated for 2008 with a bold new exterior design and a new interior design.

The 2009 Ford F-450 adds the Harley-Davidson F-450 with a blue-flame paint scheme. Inside the flame design carries over to the gauges and custom perforated black leather with blue showing through covers the seats, door panels and center console. The 2009 Ford F-450 Super Duty also offers a Cabela’s FX4 package that features a unique two-tone paint scheme in five colors: Ebony, Oxford White, Forest Green Metallic, Royal Red Metallic and Silver Metallic with Sterling Gray Metallic lower body accents, running boards and wheel lip moldings. Custom mud flaps and Cabela’s badges are also included. Inside, the Cabela’s FX4 features cloth seats with Cabela’s logo or available Aniline leather seats with a two-tone embossed grain pattern. The center stack is finished with a dark Paldeo wood appliqué and all-weather floor mats include the Cabela’s logo. The 2009 F-450 Super Duty includes additional standard equipment for all trim levels. The XL adds standard air conditioning, Securilock and trailer tow mirrors, while XLT adds power heated trailer tow mirrors, privacy glass, integrated trailer brake controller and remote keyless entry. The FX4 adds PowerScope integrated power-fold power-telescoping mirrors, power seats, captain’s chairs and SIRIUS Satellite Radio. The Lariat includes all the FX4 standard equipment plus the reverse camera system, power sliding rear window, heated seats, molded running boards and SYNC, Ford’s voice-activated hands-free communications and entertainment system.

Ford Five Hundred

The Five Hundred is Ford’s flagship four-door sedan which debuted for 2005, built on a new platform shared with the Freestyle crossover. Featuring what Ford calls Command Seating, which positions the driver and passengers higher than in a typical sedan, more like an SUV, the Five Hundred features energy-channeling frame and body structures for improved safety. Ford describes the Five Hundred as an upscale sedan for persons who like the upright Command Seating, flexible storage, and all-wheel-drive capability of an SUV, but prefer the comfort and driving characteristics of a sedan.

The 2007 Ford Five Hundred adds several new packages, optional SIRIUS satellite radio and two new exterior colors. A new chrome package is available for SE and SEL with 18-inch eight-spoke chrome clad wheels and a chrome mesh grille. Other options for the SEL include a navigation system, heated seats, and three packages. An interior convenience package includes fog lights, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, dual electronic temperature control, automatic lights and an outside-temperature display; an interior power package features eight-way power driver seat and adjustable pedals; and a Limited convenience package includes memory adjustable pedals, a universal garage door opener, reverse sensing and a trunk cargo net. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard on all front-wheel-drive models. Front-seat side airbags are standard and Ford’s Safety Canopy side air curtain system will be available later in the model year