This is where you get to see photos of cars I've taken over the years.
That’s a ’96 Lexus SC300. The Lexus SC is a sports car that was made between 1991 and 2010 (model years 1992 and 2010). This is from the first generation, which was made between 1991 and 2000 (model years between 1992 and 2000). The engine is a 3 liter 2JZ-GE straight-6 that produces 225 horsepower and 210 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 5-speed manual. This car does 0-60 mph in 8.1 seconds and has a top speed of 146 mph.
That’s a 2009 Toyota Matrix. The Toyota Matrix is a compact car that was made between 2002 and 2014 (model years between 2003 and 2014). This is from the second generation, which was made between 2008 and 2014 (model years between 2009 and 2014). The engine is a 1.8 liter 2ZR-FE straight-4 that produces 132 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 5-speed manual.
This is a 2005 Nissan 350Z. The Nissan 350Z (Fairlady Z Z33 in Japan) is a sports car that was made between 2002 and 2009 (2003-2009 for the roadster). The engine is a 3.5 liter VQ35DE V6 that produces 300 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 5-speed automatic.
Here’s a 2015 Jaguar XJL. The Jaguar XJ is a luxury sedan that was made between 2010 and 2019. The engine of this one is a 3 liter supercharged AJ V6 that produces 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is an 8-speed automatic.
Here’s a 2025 Cadillac Escalade. The Cadillac Escalade is a luxury SUV that’s been in production since 1998 (the first model year was 1999). This is from the fifth generation, which has been in production since September of 2020 (the first model year was 2021). The engine is a 6.2 liter L87 EcoTec3 V8 that produces 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 10-speed automatic.
That’s a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer LS. The Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact car that was made between 1973 and 2017. This is from the eighth generation, which was made between 2000 and 2010. The engine is a 2 liter 4G94 straight-4 that produces 120 horsepower and 130 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 5-speed manual.
That’s a 2021 Mazda MX-5. The Mazda MX-5 is a sports car that’s been in production since 1989. This is from the ND series (fourth generation), which has been in production March of 2015 (the first model year was 2016). The engine is a 2 liter Skyactiv-G straight-4 that produces 155 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 6-speed manual.
Here’s a 2023 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works. The Mini Cooper is a subcompact that has been in production since 1959. BMW’s iteration of the car has been in production since 2000 (the first model year was 2001). This is from the third generation, which was made between 2013 and 2024 (model years between 2014 and 2024). The engine is a 2 liter turbocharged B48A20 straight-4 that produces 228 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is an 8-speed automatic. This car does 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds and has a top speed of 149 mph.
Here’s a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq 450e. The Cadillac Lyriq is a fully electric crossover that’s been in production since March of 2022 (the first model year was 2023). This crossover is powered by a 100.4 kilowatt lithium-ion battery that produces 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 1-speed fixed gear.
Here’s a 2022 Chevy Tahoe Z71. The Chevy Tahoe is an SUV that’s been in production since 1995. This is from the fifth generation, which has been in production since May of 2020 (the first model year was 2021). The engine is a 5.3 liter L84 EcoTec3 V8 that produces 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 10-speed automatic.
Mick Lennon Automotive Photography 