The Ultimate Automotive Fantasy Football Line-Up

Hut, Hut, Horsepower! With football season finally here, all of us are incredibly excited to see our favorite teams once again. That naturally got us thinking: What would the game look like if the players were replaced by cars? From a cerebral quarterback to a blazing-fast wide receiver, here's what the ideal all-auto pro team would look like on offense. Infiniti QXS6 Toyota Tacoma Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Left Guard Center Right Guard WR - WR LT LG RG RT ТЕ Cadillac Escalade Left Tackle Ford Explorer Right Tackle Porsche 911 Turbo S Chevrolet Avalanche OB Wide Receivers Tight End FB RB Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Running Back Quarterback Fullback Scouting Report Quarterback - 2012 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG (MSRP: $139,300) The quarterback is the field general on the gridiron. That's why he makes the big bucks. The 2012 Mercedes S63 AMG costs a whopping $139.300, but you'll never have to worry about another luxury car outperforming it. Running Back - 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (MSRP: $54,995) To be successful in the NFL, all running backs need a dynamic combination of speed and power. The 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, with its 662-hp V8 engine, fits this description to a T. Fullback - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (MSRP: $28,995) All fullbacks are stout, agile and can pack a powerful punch in the blocking game. The 6.4-liter V8 Hemi® in the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 gives it 470 hp plus a 5,000-pound towing capacity- enough to create a few holes in the offensive line! Wide Receivers-2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S (MSRP: $160,700) Wide receivers are the quickest runners on the field, and they have to be able to accelerate to top speed in seconds flat. That's why a Porsche 911 Turbo S, with its max speed of 196 mph and ability to go o to 60 in 3.1 seconds, would make for a perfect target in a Hail Mary heave. Left Tackle - 2012 Cadillac Escalade (MSRP: $63,17o) The immense size of left tackles is dwarfed only by their contracts, as they are often the second- highest-paid players on the team. What else would you want protecting the quarterback's blindside than an enormous and luxurious Cadillac Escalade? Right Tackle - 2012 Ford Explorer (MSRP: $28,280) Right tackles won't cost you as much as their counterparts, but they still need to be big. The 2012 Ford Explorer rivals the Escalade in size and will always get the job done, but you don't have to pay a ton to put one on your team. Tight End - 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (MSRP: $36,800) Tight ends are all about versatility. One down they're used as run blockers, and the next they're catching passes down the middle of the field like a wide receiver. Only the 2012 Chevy Avalanche can provide that kind of versatility, as it can transform from an SUV to a pickup truck at the drop of a hat. Left Guard - 2012 Infiniti QX56 (MSRP: $62,300) Left guards are big boys, too, and they need some muscle and agility to keep the quarterback safe. The 2012 Infiniti QX56 4WD has the size, power and handling to lock down the left side. Center - 2012 Toyota Tacoma (MSRP: $16,875) Centers are responsible for calling out all of the protection schemes to keep the quarterback safe, so they need to be big and quick. The midsize 2012 Toyota Tacoma can run circles around the big trucks, but it still has enough size to get the job done. Right Guard - 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD (MSRP: $29,100) Right guards need the power to throw defensive linemen around. The 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is a workhorse that can be equipped with a massive diesel engine for up to 13,000 pounds of towing capacity. shopautoweek.com WE KNOW CARS. LET'S FIND YOURS. Imuly