2014 Mercedes E-Class Coupe

Engine:

3.0L Bi-Turbo V6

Power:

329 HP / 354 LB-FT

Transmission:

7-Speed Auto

0-60 Time:

5.1 Seconds (est.)

Top Speed:

155 MPH (limited)

Drivetrain:

Rear-Wheel Drive

Curb Weight:

3,800 LBS

Seating:

2+3

MPG:

20 City / 30 HWY (est.)

Base Price:

$56,000 (est.)

As-Tested Price:

$63,500 (est.)

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2014 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4

Engine:

3.0L Bi-Turbo V6

Power:

404 HP / 407 LB-FT

Transmission:

8-Speed Auto

0-60 Time:

4.8 Seconds (est.)

Drivetrain:

All-Wheel Drive

Curb Weight:

4,214 LBS

Seating:

2+3

MPG:

17 City / 26 HWY

Base Price:

$108,000 (est.)

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First Airbus A350 XWB painting completed in Toulouse

Painting of the first A350 XWB “MSN001” was today fully completed as it emerged in its Airbus livery out from the paintshop in Toulouse. This latest milestone shows that MSN001 is progressing well on its route to first flight.

The aircraft painting was achieved in less than seven days and follows the recent completion of MSN001’s flight-test-instrumentation (FTI) verification. Last month the aircraft underwent its engines installation, and passed a subsequent intensive phase of ground vibration tests. MSN001 will soon start the final tests before its maiden flight this summer.