Volkswagen has released the pricing of the updated 2017 e-Golf for the US market. The new components allow the 2017 VW e-Golf to offer an EPA-estimated 125-mile driving range on a single full charge, 42 miles more than before. 0-96 km/h comes in 9.6 seconds while top speed is 137 km/h. Other differences include the new styling details inside and out, bringing the e-Golf in line with the rest of the range. These include restyled bumpers, new color options, headlights and front grille among other. 550, based on 13 cents per kWh. The base version of the e-Golf now comes with more standard kit, including an eight-inch glass-covered infotainment system, LED taillights, cruise control, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, and the 7.2 kW on-board charger. 995 option. With the standard charger, the 2017 e-Golf can be fully charged in less than six hours at a 240V charging station. With the optional fast charger, owners can charge their e-Golf up to 80 percent within an hour at a DC fast charging station. 31,315 for the base e-Golf SE. 7,500. VW also offers two more trim levels: the Limited Edition and the range-topping SEL Premium.
The Carrera T draws its juice from the same 3.0-liter flat-six unit as the base 911 model. The turbocharged engine cranks out 370 and 332 pound-feet of torque, which is again identical to the entry-level model. Well, comparing specs on Porsche鈥檚 American website actually revealed there鈥檚 an extra pound-foot for the Carrera T, but that鈥檚 either a typo or it doesn鈥檛 make a difference in terms of performance. However, the standard manual transmission has a shorter constant transaxle ratio, while the mechanical rear differential lock is included at no extra cost. What鈥檚 more, the Carrera T tips the scales at 3,142 pounds due to the weight-saving measures, which makes it 11 pounds lighter than the base Carrera and the lightest non GT 911 model available. Combined with the revised transmission, the PASM sport suspension, and the slightly lighter curb weight, the Carrera T needs only 4.3 seconds to hit 60 mph from a standing start, a tenth-second quicker than the base Carrera. Top speed is rated at an exciting 182 mph. Unlike the 911 Carrera, the T model can be equipped with the optional rear-axle steering, which is a cool thing to have on a non Turbo car.
1,050 delivery, processing and handling fee. 11,000 premium over the base 911 Carrera, which is reasonable given all the extra features. 3,000 less than the Carrera S, which might be a problem if you like all that extra power. Read our full story on the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT. Although not exactly a full-fledged competitor for the 911, the F-Type has what it takes to give Porsche鈥檚 finest a run for its money. The exterior design, credited to have helped revive the brand, is aggressive and downright gorgeous, while the interior is packed with premium features and state-of-the-art tech. Sure, it doesn鈥檛 have rear seats, but given that the Carrera T can be had with a rear-seat delete, I think it鈥檚 a pretty fair comparison. Much like the 911, the F-Type can be had with a wide selection of drivetrains. In the U.S., the range begins with a 2.0-liter four-pot that cranks out 296 horsepower. That鈥檚 obviously not enough for the Carrera, especially since this model is significantly slower from 0 to 60 mph at 5.4 seconds. To get something closer, you have to go with the coupe fitted with the 3.0-liter V-6 rated at 400 horses and AWD.
This one needs 4.9 seconds. Sure, it鈥檚 still slow, but the F-Type that鈥檚 next in line uses a massive 5.0-liter V-8. This one cranks out 550 horses and gets to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. Read our full review of the 2017 Jaguar F-Type. Much like the F-Type, the A110 plays in a different league. Alpine did aim at Porsche with this car, but the smaller 718 Cayman. The reason why I鈥檓 including it here it鈥檚 because the A110 is a proper, no-nonsense sports car created specifically for the purist in you. Not only does it pay tribute to one of the greatest European sports car ever built, it also combined classic heritage with carbon-fiber, premium features, and a lightweight construction that puts a Porsche to shame. Tipping the scales at an incredible 2,381 pounds, the A110 is some 800 pounds lighter than the 911 Carrera T. Power is provided by a turbocharged, 1.8-liter four-cylinder rated at 252 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of twist.
This may not seem like a lot compared to the 911 Carrera, but the solid power-to-weight ratio enables the A110 to hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. That鈥檚 still slower than the Porsche, but not by much. 70,400 as of October 2017) in Europe, but the bad news is that it鈥檚 not available in the United States and there鈥檚 no word as to when it will cross the pond. Read our full story on the 2017 Alpine A110. Diversification is key to success nowadays and it鈥檚 probably why I鈥檓 not surprised that Porsche rolled out yet another version of the 911. However, I鈥檓 not really sure that the Carrera T was a necessary addition to the lineup. Sure, having a base Carrera with some GTS features is a cool idea that should appeal many enthusiasts in need of a purist sports car, but I have strong doubts that the Carrera T will be a high seller. Linking this coupe to the 1968 911T is also a nice thing to do, but it鈥檚 not exactly very similar to its ancestor. Do we actually need the Carrera T? Introduced in 1967, there years after Porsche had launched the iconic nameplate, the 911T was the most affordable version of the 911. The concept wasn鈥檛 exactly new. Unlike the 912, the 911T used a flat-six engine. While not as iconic as other versions of the classic 911, the 911T is known for having helpted Porsche become the first German manufacturer to comply with strict U.S. The 911T is somewhat widely available in the U.S.
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