JaaagMan's definitions

155

The artificial top speed of many fast German cars in miles per hour (mph). In kilometres per hour (km/h), this figure is 250.

A: "What's the top speed of your M5?"
B: "155 mph with the limiter, 204 mph without."

by JaaagMan August 1, 2012

Farcical

Bike that makes you look stupid.

"Well, what adult bikes do I have for sale? Just the one - this farcical, perfect for charity fun runs!"

by JaaagMan November 6, 2012

E-Class

Mercedes-Benz rival to the Audi A6, BMW 5-Series (including the 550i), Chrysler 300C, Jaaag XF, Lexus GS, Subaru Legacy and Volvo S80.

The W212 generation (2009) E-Class customers could be had with a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, 3.0-litre and 3.5-litre six-cylinder, 4.7-litre turbocharged, 5.5-litre naturally-aspirated and twin-turbocharged eight-cylinder petrol engines and 2.1-litre turbocharged and twin-turbocharged four-cylinder and 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engines.

The E63 AMG variant used a 6.2-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine.

"What's that executive car over there?"
"It's an E-Class with a 3.0-litre V6 diesel."

by JaaagMan March 24, 2012

V60

An estate (wagon) variant of the Volvo S60 to compete with the BMW 3-Series Touring. It comes with the same range of engines and transmissions as the S60, with the availability of AWD on the 3.0-litre petrol and 2.4-litre diesel: 1.6-, 2.0 and 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines and 1.6-, 2.0 and 2.4-litre turbocharged diesel engines along with six-speed manual, Powershift (dual-clutch gearbox) and Geartronic transmissions. Power outputs vary from 115PS (DRIVe) - 304PS (T6) and top speeds from 118mph - 155mph.

"What's that estate over there?"
"It's a V60 T6."

by JaaagMan February 8, 2012

Wedding gown

A gown worn by a woman on her wedding day.

See also: wedding dress.

"Who designed your wedding gown?"
"Alfred Angelo. It's style number 1797."

by JaaagMan December 31, 2011

550i

A BMW 5-Series equipped with a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine

"What's that BMW over there?" "A 550i."

by JaaagMan December 31, 2011

5-Series

Said by some to be the definitive 4-door saloon (sedan), the 5-Series is BMW's rival for Jaaag's XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi's A6.

The F10 (2010-) 5-Series is/was available with 2.0-litre four- and 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo diesel engines and a 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel (535d), as well as 2.0-litre four- and 3.0-litre six-cylinder "TwinPower" turbocharged petrol engines, plus 3.0-litre six- and 4.4-litre eight-cylinder (550i) twin-turbocharged petrol engines.

There are/were two "M" models: the M5 and the M550d.

A: "I've just bought my new company car today."
B: "What is it?"
A: "A BMW 5-Series."
B: "Which model?"
A: "A 525d."

by JaaagMan August 1, 2012