2011 Ford F-150

Specifications of Engine

Are you looking for a pick-up that can carry enough luggages? Ford F-150 could be the right choice. Its EcoBoost engine provides it enough power to ride over rough patches. Its engine is unique combination of power and capability. One can also use it as an off-road vehicle. Twin turbochargers and direct injection provides torque of 420 lb.-ft. Ford F-150 is available in three engine powers i.e. 3.7L V6, 3.5L V6 EcoBoost, 5.0L V8 and 6.2L V8. These engines can produce horsepower of 302@6500, 365@5000, 360@5500 and 411@5500 respectively.

Ford F-150 is a vehicle with variable transmissions. Hence one can select the one according to the requirements.

Fuel Economy Values

This rough and tough vehicle is fuel-economical. Fuel economy values of Ford F-150 with respect to engine power for 4×2 are as follows: 3.2 L V6; 17 in city and 23 on highway, 3.5 L V6 EcoBoost; 16 in city and 22 on highway, 5.0L V8; 15 in the city and 21 on highway, 6.2L V8; 13 in city and 18 on highway.

Design and Capacity

Ford F-150 has much more cargo space as compare to its rival ‘vehicles. It possessed a heavy trailer and full boxed frame. Its trailer towing capability is outclass. Engineers have designed it as a full size pick-up. It is most suitable for the people, who often travel off-road and want to carry multiple things with them. Even if you want to shift your home, you can accommodate your furniture, electronics and other things easily and safely.

Interior

Ford F-150 has wonderful interior. It features full flat load floors, rear view camera, safety cage, personal safety system and Supercab rear seat. Its comfortable driving seat with varying positions provides you ease even in off-road drive. F-150 has amazing In-Cab storage capacity; it consists of above 30 storage areas that can easily accommodate both small and large items.

Safety Features

You might be thinking being a rough a tough pick-up; it might not be too safe. F-150 is a quiet safe vehicle with safety cage that is made up of hydro formed high strength steel. Apart from it, it also features personal safety system. In case of frontal smash, electronic crash-severity sensor and sensor on the driving seat position are utilized by the standard personal safety system. Other safety features include; dual stage front air bags, front passenger sensing system, safety belts pretensioners and safety belt energy management retractors.

2010 Ford F-150 was among the best sellers pick-ups of 2011. It was a big hit. Ford claims that performance wise 2011 Ford F-150 is one step ahead of 2010 Ford F-150. How much Ford is honest in its claim, passing months and customers feedback will prove it.

This light weight and extremely functional and reliable pick up car is simply the best when it comes to the call for duty. It is not a fluke but the information is a really proven one that GM sold more Silverado this year than the usually popular Ford F-150. The automakers of today don’t break the statistics in the usual way as sales take place but it is possible to keep track through manufacturers and sales ratio. Ford’s Super Duty series has actually been outrun for the first time in ages.

Only 50% of the current Super Duty Series automobiles are on the pick up market, currently, creating a certain gap from the company.

Source: autoblog

If you want to have some really impressive used car with loads of edgy looks and stylishness, the Cadillac STS is a real thing for you with its great features and impressive functionality.

Cadillac STS

People, who have been driving Mercedes and BMWs, will definitely find the STS a staggering value if they give it a try once. On a 1-10 scale, this car was rated at 7.5 by some most cynical critics, while those who own STS often rate it 9 or 10.

The STS five-passenger sedans line emerged with its loads of options in 2007. Its three V6 models came up with a 2.6-liter powerhouse that could boost 255hp with 27mpg highway and 18mpg city fuel economy, while the three V8 models had a 4.6-liter engine that produced 320hp an offered 15/23;17/27 rates on AWD.

Power controlled windows and locks, satellite radio, CD/AM/FM combo audio system, daytime running and fog lamps, power front seats with various adjustment levels, double zone and automatic control for climate settings and heated mirrors were some standard features in the line.

The STS has 38.7” front and 37.9” rear head room measuring, while 42.6-inches and 38.3-inches are the measurement for leg room respectively. There were two included remotes in the STS that could be used to open the doors as well as start it. Similarly, these models were available with complete air bag protection system.

There was a 6-speed auto transmission in the 2007 Cadillac STS V8 models and as a CTS sedan stretched version, STS was available in 254-hp V6 and 320-hp V8 models as well as a high-performance STS-V with a 469-hp supercharged V8. During 2007, the V8-powered Cadillac STS models were available with price tags of more than $50,000, and now nearly $30,000 has disappeared out of its value.

Ford F-150

It was quite well-known as the best-selling vehicle of Ford in the US and it was in 2007 when it emerged with a nice navigation system. SuperCrew, crew cab, extended SuperCab and regular cab versions of the F-150 have been emerged time by time. All these versions have four doors.

On regular cabs and super cabs the rear doors are rear hinged and couldn’t independently open in fronts. The SuperCrews and Extended cabs can house more than six passengers on their rear bench seat. They have 5.5 and 6.5ft cargo-bed lengths while it is 8 ft for regular as well as super cabs.

There are flush-fender stylesides in all boxes, while you will also find bulged-fender Flareside in the 6.5. They feature a 4.2-liter V6 that produces 202-hp, 4.6-liter V8 with 248-hp and 5.4V8 engines with 300-hp. You will find the V8 model offering 4-Wheel drive with low gearing range and standard ABS.

One of the most costly vehicles of the line was available $35,000 when new, but today you can get it in less than $15000 on some trade-in. You may also succeed to get some other grand if directly sell it to some other person.