The Audi Quattro is a prominent figure in automotive history. Many versions of trucks and cars built by Ford in Canada for military during WWII. At the time, it was the largest corporate merger in U. This same brake system was introduced for the 1970 model and was unchanged to the end. It was introduced by Millicom subsidiary Comvik in Sweden in September 1981. . Porsche 550 Porsche 718. American Motors' most similar competitors were those. the marque would offer some proud cars, such as the Mach 1, introduced in. It was exceptional value for money at a price of just $3,601, which would be around. The car has a top speed of 152 mph (244kph). First Generation - 1976 - 1981 The first-generation Accord was initially available only as a three-door hatchback; a sedan later debuted in 1979. Considered a collector car, and nicknamed “sharknose” for its tapered front end. 1965). Introduced in North America in September 1975, the Chevette superseded the Vega as Chevrolet's entry-level subcompact, and sold 2. The Ram pickup (marketed as the Dodge Ram until 2010) is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by Stellantis North America (formerly Chrysler Group LLC and FCA US LLC) and marketed from 2010 onwards under the Ram Trucks brand. Škoda 130. 1981 International. Regis was offered solely as a four-door sedan. Mazda had used a number of different marques in the Japan market, including Autozam, Eunos, and Efini, although they have been phased out. Shortly after. In 1981, a new sports car, the DeLorean, was introduced, and fans began to notice more light at the end of the econobox tunnel. Others, like the legendary DeLorean, fizzled out quickly but earned a place in history thanks to pop culture. Thanks to the innovative solutions adopted, such as. Monster muscle car. Subaru BRAT. To this end, Jacqulyn has written over 950 articles on everything from first-time car buying to the licensing and insurance regulations in your state. The Ford Mustang went on sale in 1964, celebrating its 50th anniversary of speed and style in 2014. This was the first time the Corvette was getting completely redesigned since the 1963 model, and it was worth it. A Production 1981-1987 Assembly Canada Class Sports car Body. Vehicles introduced in 1981 Cars by year of introduction {{bottomLinkPreText}} {{bottomLinkText}} This page is based on a Wikipedia article written by contributors (. 5 L. The Ford Fiesta Mk1 is the first generation of the Ford Fiesta supermini. The car being talked about is the McLaren MP4/1, the first to employ a full carbon composite monocoque, which made its race debut on April 12 1981 in the Argentine GP. 8L inline 6-cylinder. It was an immediate success in the US, with 16,215 sold in its first year, then 40,000 units sold in 1970. The Nissan S130 is a sports coupé produced by Nissan in Japan from 1978 until 1983. Introduced to the public in June 1970, the new "Range Rover" was launched as "A Car For All Reasons", boasting a top speed of around 100 mph (160 km/h), a towing capacity of 3. The Cortina was produced in five generations (Mark I through to Mark V, although. United Kingdom General Motors introduced a new range of medium-sized family cars, the "J Car". In the Japanese market, the car was originally introduced as the "Isuzu Rodeo Bighorn", but the "Rodeo" part of the name was soon dropped. 1981 Ferrari. 16 2008 to Date: Continued. 5 tons, spacious accommodation for five occupants, hydraulic disc brakes on all wheels, and a groundbreaking four-speed, dual-range, permanent four-wheel drive system. The latest in our greatest supercars of the 20th century series takes a look at eighties supercars, from the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, DeLorean, Lotus and more. 13 1997: Toyota Prius; 1. Dodge St. 1983 Morris Ital Van. The fifth generation of the Mark series, the Continental Mark VI introduced several changes to the model line. The system was officially added to Oldsmobile’s 88 series as a factory option for the 1995 model-year. 32-valve-mod-motored Mustang. The MGB is a two-door sports car manufactured and marketed from 1962 until 1980 by the British Motor Corporation (BMC), later the Austin-Morris division of British Leyland, as a four-cylinder, soft-top sports car. It can go a quarter-mile in 20. Overview. The car generally followed the mechanical layout of its predecessors Ford Zephyr/Zodiac,. For 1965, the Ranger name returned to use by Ford as. The Datsun 510 was a series of the Datsun Bluebird sold from 1968 to 1973, and offered outside the U. The E28 was initially produced with straight-four and straight-six petrol engines until 1983, when the 524td. 8 million units over 12 years. In 1997, the Corolla became the best-selling nameplate in the world, surpassing the Volkswagen Beetle. [1] Results 1 - 18 of 51 Page 1 of 3 Allard J2X-2 (1981-1987) Sports Cars 1980s Allard J2X2 Manufacturer A. The successor of the Chevrolet Nova, the Citation was initially slotted between the Chevrolet Monza and the Chevrolet. Safety Advancement. Volkswagen Orbit (1986) Volkswagen Polo G40. Join us as we turn back the clock 30 years and discover the most important cars of 1991. 9 in (100 mm) to accommodate the inline-six engine. The last time it was seen on the same Monte Carlo streets in 1976 it was in the form of a Porsche 911 but, on this occasion, it was a daring Lamborgini Countach. 2 L) and was marketed as the Fireball engine. Originally introduced in 1976, it was Ford Europe's first multi-national front-wheel-drive automobile,. 12 1981: First Cabon-Fiber Race Car; 1. was great technological improvement on the car as better engine control and the use of innovative types of fuel were introduced. The result was the MR2 — the first-ever Japanese rear mid-engined production car. Chevrolet introduced the second generation of. A Aircraft. Introduced in September 1973 for model year 1974,. 3 million car shoppers in 1981. In the Japanese market, the car was originally introduced as the "Isuzu Rodeo Bighorn", but the "Rodeo" part of the name was soon dropped. Rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan available in hybrid and fuel cell hydrogen powertrains. The Plymouth Duster introduced in late-1969 for the 1970 model year was all Valiant from the cowl forward, but the rest of the car's sheet metal, save door skins, was completely different. Introduced as a two-seat convertible, the Thunderbird was offered variously as a four-seat hardtop coupe, four-seat convertible, five-seat convertible and hardtop, four. 8 million total units sold worldwide. The forerunner of. The first-generation RX-7, sometimes referred to as the SA (early) and FB (late), is a. 8 L, and 2. The Ford Mustang is a series of American automobiles manufactured by Ford. The Ford Fiesta is a supermini car that was marketed by Ford from 1976 to 2023 over seven generations. Beginning September 25, 1981, Honda produced a variant of the Honda Accord badged as the Honda Vigor for Japan only. From roaring sports cars to the first luxury SUV, these are 1981’s. Production ended in 1998. S235 (crossover) 2022. The Eldorado was at or near the top of the Cadillac line. Introduced in 1981 as the Dodge Aries K and Plymouth Reliant K, the K-mobiles were affordable, practical, and reasonably handsome. To introduce this new technology, Chevrolet sent out a 16-page brochure to 1. Under its familiar body, the Eagle. Instead of making a sports-type car, they tried to make it more of a touring model. Buick introduced a 1975 Buick Century "Free Spirit" edition replica based on the Indy Pace Car for the public with patriotic graphic decals and the Buick Hawk on the hood. BMW 6 Series; BMW 6 Series (E24)Mercedes 600 Saloon rear Mercedes 600 Pullman rear view Mercedes 600 Landaulet Mercedes 600 Landaulet rear seating area 600 in Museum Sinsheim, sitting low until the air compressor re-supplies pressure to the suspension. they invented a 1981 movie with Burt. Its retail price was $1,565. The Mazda MX-5 is a lightweight two-passenger sports car manufactured and marketed by Mazda with a front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. g. Honda, after establishing itself as a leading manufacturer of motorcycles during the 1950s, began production of cars in 1963. 0-liter) V-8 and a "Euro-style" aerodynamic front fascia. (Japanese: 日産 自動車 株式会社, Hepburn: Nissan Jidōsha kabushiki gaisha) is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. Its. Learn all about the 1978-1981 BMW M1, an Italian-designed supercar that’s long been misunderstood. The Mercedes-Benz 600 (W100) is a line of ultra-luxury cars produced by Daimler-Benz from 1963 to 1981. It was offered in four-door sedan, two-door coupé (through. Sub-model Marlin Coupe introduced in 1965, offered. In 1981, a Civic Wagon was also added. Front suspension comprised coils struts, with leaf springs at the back. Regis is an automobile that was marketed by Dodge from the 1979 to 1981 model years. In 1981 the 280ZX Turbo was introduced into the US market. 2009 PayStar 5000. The latter two eventually became the Isuzu Florian, but the. The last time it was seen on the same Monte Carlo. The Fiat Argenta is a large family car produced by the Italian automobile company Fiat from 1981 to 1985. The model, amongst other things, was the smallest Ford vehicle sold in the North American market. Produced across three. 1981: McLaren Creates First. Serving as the Ford counterpart of the Mercury Grand. Though the Lincoln Town Car first debuted for the 1981 model year as its own model and before that had been a Lincoln Continental. 6-litre EL1 engine with 80 PS (59 kW; 79 bhp) DIN at 5000 rpm. Introduced in 1981 for the Japanese, European, and North American market, the second generation of the Honda Accord was the first car in the world to offer an option for a navigation system, long. The somewhat uniquely designed City, referred to by Honda as "Tall Boy" style, [1] was also marketed abroad and was available in a number of versions. Keating. A few years later, however, it became clear that he wasn’t out of the auto game: In 1977, DeLorean said that he was hoping to go into business producing his own sports car. The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a two-door coupe that was manufactured and marketed by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. In total there were six generations, spread across three basic platforms: the original, rear-wheel-drive Mk. The BMW E21 is the first generation of the BMW 3 Series compact executive cars,. Introduced in the autumn of 1969 for the 1970 model year, the Challenger was one of two Chrysler E-body cars, the other being the slightly smaller Plymouth Barracuda. And the power and torque of its optional 3. When introduced in 1973, it filled the gap between the Minica kei car and the considerably larger Galant. They were just the right car for working-class American car buyers in challenging economic times, and they hauled the Chrysler Corporation out of bankruptcy. Come 1984, a non-turbocharged diesel was added to the lineup with pretty bad output figures: 62 horsepower and 96 pound-feet (130 Nm) at 2,200 rpm from 2. Another highly. Some 1980s cars were quite the opposite. In the US market, the North American Ford Escort replaced both the Fiesta and the compact Pinto in 1981, competing with the Chevrolet Chevette and Chevrolet. Formula One (more commonly known as Formula 1 or F1) is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). Unlike later 3 Series, the second-generation model introduced in 1982 was conventional in a very ’80s sort of way, yet its designers still managed to make it look notably stylish. The Plymouth Reliant and Dodge Aries are mid size cars introduced for model year 1981 as the first "K-cars" manufactured and marketed by the Chrysler Corporation. Railway locomotives introduced in 1977 (10 P) M. 8) 1984-1989 Toyota MR2. Sales of the Honda Accord dip slightly in 1991, but the model remains the best-selling passenger car in the United States. 0 or 2. Scramblers are just the coolest. 1975–1981: Assembly: Germany: Wolfsburg: Body and chassis; Class: Supermini. People born in 1986: Lady Gaga, Kit Harrington photo credit: KFearnside. John’s University. Mid-year, production shifted from St. The Mk1 version continued to be produced in Bosnia and Herzegovina until 1992, and as of 2006, they were still being. In 1983, the Fiesta was updated, and the Fiesta Mk2 was introduced. Mirai. These early US Rabbits were produced in Germany and exported to North America. It's still considered one of the great classic cars of it's time. D at St. The car was more compact as it was six-inches shorter and had a reduced weight of up to 400 pounds in comparison to the Magnum. Two vehicles that are widely. Bitter SC (1981-1989) Sports Cars 1980s Cars introduced in 1945 (7 P) Cars introduced in 1946 (31 P) Cars introduced in 1947 (27 P) Cars introduced in 1948 (38 P) Cars introduced in 1949 (32 P) Cars introduced in 1950 (37 P) Cars introduced in 1951 (38 P) Cars introduced in 1952 (39 P) Cars introduced in 1953 (56 P) V. g. This list may not reflect recent changes. It was introduced in Australia as Morris 850 only (not "Austin"), and then later as Morris Cooper and Morris Cooper S versions, as well. So, for 5 years, Pontiac Canada had two versions of the T-car to sell. It first went on sale on September 29, 1966, for the 1967 model year and was designed to compete with the Ford Mustang. Ford Orion. Motor Cars. Škoda 120 GLS model 1978. The first generation Honda City (Honda Jazz in Europe) was a subcompact hatchback aimed mainly at the Japanese domestic market. Porsche 911. In Mexico, the Mark 1 was known as the "Volkswagen Atlantic". For 1981, the engine was switched to the. Vintage RC Corvette, Porsche 917K and radio. Ford produced multiple types of trucks in Germany for military during WWII. In 1964 the Tempest was available with an optional GTO. 1991: Honda Accord — 399,297 units sold. Audi 200 1st gen C2 (1979-1982) Registered. Mulsanne Turbo Bentley Mulsanne Turbo (1984)The small-block V8 displacing 265 cubic inches was introduced. After a two-year hiatus the revised second series was introduced in 1980. The Ford RS200 is a mid-engined, four-wheel drive sports car that was produced by Ford Motorsport in Boreham, UK, from 1984 to 1986. 1981 Volvo. 1-litre displacement was to fit inside the 3-litre class (turbocharged cars had a coefficient of 1. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), the Camry has grown since the 1990s to fit the mid-size classification (wide-body)—although the two. Originally introduced in 1976, it was Ford Europe 's first multi-national front-wheel-drive automobile, and was available in both 3-door hatchback and panel van derivatives. The first-generation Cavaliers had small efficient 2. 162 mph. 1963→1981 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Landaulet 1963→1981 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Limousine 1970→1980 Puma GTE 1970→1989 De Tomaso Deauville 1971→1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL 1973→1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 1973→1989 Vector W2 Prototype 1974→1982 Maserati Khamsin 1975→1983 Maserati Merak SS 1976→1984. Sadly, the independent rear. It was front-wheel-drive, a by-product of sharing parts with the new-for-’79 E-body (Eldorado/Toronado/Riviera). The 1981 facelift of the Granada introduced a further visual similarity, with the restyled taillamps of the saloon being of similar design to those of the XD Falcon. The second-generation Chevrolet Camaro is an American pony car that was produced by Chevrolet from 1970 through the 1981 model years. 1977. 49 meters). 5/Mk.