We test 11 of the big names in street tires
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Eleven high-performance tires including Kumho Ecsta MX, Continental ContiSportContact 2 and Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 are tested in terms of wet breaking, dry breaking and grip. The Goodyear eagle F1 GS-D3 is found to be the best as it is the best performer in all the three wet-track tests as well as in dry track generating 0.94 g on the dry skid pad and held onto the wet track with 0.82 g of stick.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 2005
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A sports car without compromises
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A road test is conducted on the new Audi S4 Quattro Cabriolet to assess its performance. The V-8-powered convertible with 340 bhp power, 302 lb-ft torque and a top speed of 162 mph, is found to be a sturdy, family car.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 2004
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