2011 Road Glide® Ultra Specs, Engine Features, and Video

Posted in Harley-Davidson, Motorcycle, Road Glide Ultra on March 17th, 2011 by jess

2011 road glide ultraThe 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide® Ultra is one of H-D’s top flight baggers,  with a big pushrod operated V-Twin Twin Cam 103™ engine that gears up the low-end torque, joined by a manual 6 speed Cruise Drive gearbox.  It’s equipped with exclusive features including Anti-lock Brakes, electronic cruise control, premium audio system with four speaker, and Smart Security System.  Sitting on a casted and forged steel frame, it received a reshaped seat with narrow forward section making it easier to step down during stops, passenger backrest, and offer additional lower back support.  It also sports a frame-mounted shark nose fairing, fairing lowers, and saddlebags.

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2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid (base) 4X2 Specs Technical Data and Video

Posted in Car, GMC, Yukon Hybrid Base on March 15th, 2011 by jess

2011 GMC yukon hybrid The 2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid is an 8-seats rear drive truck-based full-size SUV with a gas-electric hybrid powertrain.  It gets a 30% better mileage, improving the numbers to  20 mpg city drive and 23 mpg highway.  The 332 hp 6.0-liter Vortec V8 SFI LIVC motor is combined with a 2-mode strong hybrid automatic transmission with integrated Tow/Haul mode.  The 60 kW electric motor is packaged within the transmission.  The SUV can accelerate to 25 mph in electric mode.  An electro-hydraulic 4-wheel ABS with disc brakes and StabiliTrak is employed.  Regenerative braking technology captures energy on deceleration and stores it in the 300V battery located under 2nd row seat cushion.  Suspension is a front independent SLA and rear live rigid axle touring-tuned with premium front shocks.  The Yukon Hybrid base model comes standard with day time running lights, limited slip differential, rear park assist with rearview camera, tri-zone auto climate control, trip-computer, 50/50 split 3rd row seat, remote start, and 18” alloy wheels.

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