2003 - 2004 Mercury Marauder

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Ford produced the Marauder as a high-performance version of the Mercury Grand Marquis sedan. The Marauder built in 2003–2004 targeted the 1994–1996 Chevrolet impala SS in being a contemporary full-size "muscle sedan."
The Mercury Marauder had a naturally aspirated 4.6 L V8 producing 302 hp and 318 ft·lbf of torque; this engine had many parts — including heads, cams, block and rotating assembly — in common with the 2003–2004 Mustang Mach 1. The Marauder featured a dual exhaust system with unique tailpipe tips, with custom designed chassis and suspension modifications – such as moving the rear shocks outboard of the frame-rails, which were later made available for the Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis. The Marauder was fitted with the 4R70W 4-speed automatic in 2003 and received the upgraded 4R75W 4-speed automatic for 2004. The limited slip differential with a 3.55 rear axle ratio was borrowed from the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, as well as the aluminum drive shaft.
The 2003–2004 Marauder sales fell short of corporate forecasts, and after a production run of just 11,052 vehicles, the Marauder was discontinued at the end of 2004. However the Ford Performance Group began offering certificates verifing the Mercury Marauder as a Limited Production Vehicle.
Total production for the 2003–2004 Mercury Marauder was 11,052:
2003 – Total: 7839 (328 Dark Pearl Blue, 417 Silver Birch, 7094 Black)
2004 – Total: 3213 (981 Dark Toreador Red

- Mike Castiglione

Lamborgini Truck

Did you Know Laborghini made a Truck ?
The Lamborghini LM002 is a SUV that was built by Lamborghini from 1986 -1993. It was unofficially known as the Rambo Lambo.The LM002 was an unusual departure for Lamborghini who, at the time, was primarily known for high-performance sports cars.
Lamborghini built its first Military vehicle, a prototype vehicle codenamed the "cheetah", in 1977 Lamborghini had designed the vehicle with hopes of selling it to the US military. (100 were ordered for the Libyan military & 40 went to the Saudi Arabian Army) The RAMBO-LAMBO had a V12 from the Lamborghini Countach its aggressive styling and powerful engine made it a success. Civilian models were outfitted with a full luxury package. Pirelli was commissioned to create custom run-flat Scorpion tires made specifically for the LM. supplying the fuel was (Hoover Dam) A 76 gallon fuel tank.

In July 2004 The US military used a LM002 that had belonged to Uday Hussein to simulate the effects of a car bomb The LM002 was destroyed during the test.

GOOGLE A PICTURE - it looks Awesome 

Lexus 202MPH super car

The 552-horsepower Lexus LF-A supercar promises to be the rarest car ever from mass-production master Toyota. Only 500 will be built. The LF-A borrows technology -- including its V10 engine and six-speed sequential gearbox -- from the Formula 1 racing program Toyota recently abandoned. The LF-A has a top speed of 202 m.p.h.A handful of LF-As should reach U.S. customers this fall, but don't expect them to sit on the showroom floor. They're all likely to be sold in advance, despite an expected price around $350,000 before the inevitable bidding war among optimistic collectors.

Buick Regal is Back

Buick Regal (1973 - 2004) is BACK In November 2009, GM revealed the Buick Regal model at the LA Auto Show the new Regal will debut with the 2.4L Ecotec I4 rated at 182 hp. A turbocharged 2.0L Ecotec I4 rated at an estimated 220 hp will be available later this year. Both will come with 6-speed automatic transmission. Jim Frederico, chief engineer for Buick, announced that a 6-speed manual will be available shortly after launch. A hybrid variant will soon follow. The 2011 Regal will be offered only in CXL trim, with other trim levels expected for 2012. The CXL trim will start at $26,995 USD, with the CXL Turbo trim starting at $29,495. An entry-level CX trim will be available in 2012.

This site is now a "Best Of"

The main site http://www.stigza.com/ has got over 3,000 hits in the past few months. Afew weeks ago I decided only to post on stigza.com and make this site Stigza.blogspot a "Best Of" from Stigza.com