JaaagMan's definitions

Geartronic

Similar in concept to Porsche's Tiptronic gearbox, this 'manumatic' (Manual/automatic) gearbox from Volvo allows the driver to select gears, whilst allowing them to still have the benefits of an automatic gearbox - namely, just sticking the gearlever in "D". The gearbox will change up at the redline should a dozy driver forget to upshift before then. Available with Volvo's T6 and D5 engines only.

"What gearbox does this have?"
"This has a six-speed Geartronic gearbox."

by JaaagMan February 8, 2012

Farting in church

Just keep looking forward, trying not to snigger and ignore the horrified expression from the old lady next to you.

Example: Does this entry need one? Oh OK then. Farting in church.

by JaaagMan February 26, 2012

E-Class

Mercdes-Benz rival for the BMW 5-Series, Audi A6 and Jaaag XF.
The W212 (2009-) generation is/was available with 2.1-litre four- and 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo diesel and 1.8-litre turbo four-cylinder, 3.0- and 3.5-litre six-cylinder, 4.7- and 5.5-litre twin-turbocharged and 5.5-litre naturally aspirated eight-cylinder petrol engines.

The E63 AMG is/was available with a 6.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine or a 5.5-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine.

For more information, see Wikipedia.

A: "What engine do you have in your E-Class?"
B: "I have a 3.5-litre V6 petrol."

by JaaagMan August 1, 2012

159

A BMW 3-Series competitor from Alfa Romeo. It was available with 1.75-litre turbocharged (TBi), 1.8- and 2.2-litre four-cylinder and 3.2-litre (JTS) six-cylinder petrol engines and 1.9- and 2.0-litre four-cylinder and 2.4-litre five-cylinder turbocharged diesel engines (JTDm). The 3.2 JTS and the 2.4 JTDm were available with four-wheel-drive (Q4).

The 159 was available with either a six-speed manual, or on the 2.2-litre JTS petrol engine, a six-speed "Selespeed" semi-automatic gearbox.

Two black 3.2 JTS 159s featured in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace. Both were ultimately destroyed.

Person A: "What's that car over there?"
Person B: "It's an Alfa 159 with the 3.2 V6."
Person A: "I want it!"

by JaaagMan August 10, 2012

7-Series

BMW's flagship saloon car. It is a rival for Audi's A8, Jaguar's XJ, Lexus' LS, Mercedes-Benz's S-Class, Volvo's S80 and Volkswagen's Phaeton.

The F01 generation is available with 3.0-litre turbocharged six cylinder (740i), 4.4-litre turbocharged eight cylinder (750i) and 6.0-litre turbocharged twelve cylinder (760Li) petrol engines and a 3.0-litre six cylinder (730d and 740d) diesel engine.

James May on the V12 7-Series:
"This is the 760Li. Or to give it it's other name, the BMW "Move Over Poor Person"".

by JaaagMan December 31, 2011

Q5

Audi's rival for the Land Rover Freelander/Range Rover Evoque, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLK and VW Tiguan.

It is available with 2.0-litre TFSI four-cylinder and 3.2-litre FSI six-cylinder petrol, 2.0-litre TDI four-cylinder and 3.0-litre TDI six-cylinder diesel engines, either mated to a six-speed manual or a 7-speed S-Tronic dual-clutch gearbox, with (2.0 TFSI 210, 3.2 FSI 250, 2.0 TDI 170, 3.0 TDI 240) or without (2.0 TDI 140) quattro.

"What's that SUV over there?"
"It's an Audi Q5 3.2 FSI."

by JaaagMan May 11, 2012

A7

A slightly more practical A6 from Audi to rival the Mercedes-Benz CLS. A 5-door hatchback (liftback), available with 2.8- (204PS) and 3.0-litre (300PS) six-cylinder petrol engines (the latter being supercharged) and a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine in three states of tune (204PS, 245PS and 315PS), with the most powerful engine having two turbochargers for extra oomph.

A high-performance variant - the S7 - is equipped with a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged eight-cylinder petrol engine; the same engine in fact, as the second generation Bentley Continental GT.

"Is that a CLS over there?"
"Nope. It's an Audi A7."
"Really? they look similar in profile."

by JaaagMan February 10, 2012