Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Dodge Viper GTS


        Second generation Dodge Viper 1996–2002



Dodge introduced the GTS, a new coupe version of the Viper R/T 10. taking design cues from Pete
Brock's designed Shelby Daytona. The GTS came with the same 8.0 liter V-10 engine, but power would
be 450hp then the R/T's 415hp. The 1996 GTS would be the first Viper to be equipped with airbags, air
conditioning and power windows.  The GTS was the pace car for the Indianapolis 500. 0-60 was 4.0
seconds. Quarter mile: 12.2 sec @ 119 mph, 0 - 100 mph in 8.6 sec. Top Speed 185mph.


Mike Castiglione - http://mikecastiglioneautomotive.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

69 Camaro SS 396


The 1969 Chevy Camaro SS had a 396 cui. V8 making 325hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. it came with three 396 Engine options. If you were lucky you got the L78 396 Engine that had 375hp and 410 lb - ft of torque









Wednesday, July 8, 2015

June US Auto Sales

  • Auto Groups

  • General Motors 259,353
  • Ford Motor Co. 224,681
  • Toyota               209,912
  • Fiat Chrysler     185,035
  • Honda               134,397
  • Nissan               124,228
  • VW Group         53,207
  • BMW / Mini      38,445
  • Mercedes Benz  31,260
  • Jaguar Land Rover 5,860


    Smaller Automotive Manufactures
Hyundai and KIA did better then some of the big Auto groups. 

Hyundai             67,502
KIA                    54,137
Subaru                44,335
Mazda                 27,223

Mitsubishi            7,963





Mike Castiglione Automotive 

Wednesday, July 1, 2015