The Porsche 944 is a sports car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Porsche from 1982 until 1991. In 1981 Lotus introduced the Type 84, called the Lotus Éclat S 2. The Porsche 911 (pronounced Nine Eleven or in German: Neunelf) is a two-door 2+2 high performance rear-engined sports car introduced in September 1964 by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. Read on: 1. S. Its original cost, $850, translates into more than. Over these two years, Chevy moved over 800,000 Cavaliers thanks in large part to the genius idea of offering five different body types, a coupe, sedan, hatchback. 7-inch wheelbase and was powered by a 1. The Ford Mustang is a series of American automobiles manufactured by Ford. The Ford Pinto is a subcompact car that was manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company in North America from 1971 until 1980. Alfa Romeo Sprint; Aston Martin Lagonda; B. Mercedes-Benz previewed Concept EQG, the G-Class concept car with pure electric drive, at IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich. It was a successor to the popular Ford Corcel II. In the Japanese market, the car was originally introduced as the "Isuzu Rodeo Bighorn", but the "Rodeo" part of the name was soon dropped. 7 L Volkswagen inline-four as the only engine. with a hardtop coupe introduced in January 1979 for the 1979 model year. 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. The Honda Civic ( Japanese: ホンダ・シビック, Hepburn: Honda Shibikku) (/ s̻ivək /) is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. In 1981, a new sports car, the DeLorean, was introduced, and fans began to notice more light at the end of the econobox tunnel. The car was styled by Zagato and introduced as the 412 Convertible Saloon, in 1975. The first mass-produced automobile, the Ford Model-T, was introduced in 1908. Via Bring a Trailer. E12 front E12 rear. Ford G917T, G987T, G997T and G987T [1] ^ World War I light tank used Model-T engines. The Dodge Omni (and the nearly identical Plymouth Horizon) is a subcompact car that was produced by Chrysler Corporation from the 1978 to 1990 model years. Regis was offered solely as a four-door sedan. 162 mph. What happened in 1981 Major News Stories include The Aids Virus Identified, Iran Hostage Crisis Ends, Yorkshire Ripper is caught, Post It Notes launched, Riots UK Cities, Anwar Sadat assassinated. The Model-T. Pre-series production began in April 1981 and the car was introduced in the autumn that year. On August 12, 1981, IBM joined the computer race by introducing the IBM 5150 PC (personal computer). 8-liter V-6 whose power and torque are boosted via supercharging. The design incorporated a semi-fastback roof and a special rear valance. The first major refinements were introduced in 1981, including an automatic transmission, air conditioning, an auxiliary fuel tank, protective headlamp grilles and a cable winch. Audi 200 C2 1st generation Production period: 1979 to 1982 Body versions : limousine Engines: Gasoline :2. Ferrari Mondial. The BMW M1 (model code E26) is a mid-engined sports car produced by German automotive manufacturer BMW from 1978 until 1981. The Mark VI Fiesta van was first introduced in the European market in mid-2009, a year. In 1981, the two-door subcompact-sized AMC Spirit-based models, the SX/4 and Kammback,. It was offered in four-door sedan, two-door coupé (through. The car was a $15 million effort to update the Valiant for the 1970 model year. It was introduced in the spring of 1970. Follow us. The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the premier forms of racing around the world since its inaugural running. 0-liter L20, 2. The ruling overturned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 1981 decision to rescind the. Introduced in Japan, in 1981,. e. they invented a 1981 movie with Burt. A two-door, 2+2 coupé, the 924 replaced the 912E and 914 as the company's entry-level model. Writers liked that the luggage space was generous, especially for a car of its size. The Chevrolet El Camino is a coupé utility vehicle that was produced by Chevrolet between 1959–60 and 1964–1987. It was front-wheel-drive, a by-product of sharing parts with the new-for-’79 E-body (Eldorado/Toronado/Riviera). The second-generation Chevrolet Camaro is an American pony car that was produced by Chevrolet from 1970 through the 1981 model years. The two cars were initially sold alongside each other, but. The Continental Mark VI is a full-size luxury car that was produced by Ford Motor Company from 1980 to 1983. The name "supra" is derived from the Latin prefix, meaning "above", "to surpass" or "go beyond". BMW 6 Series. It was well-received on most European markets, particularly the United Kingdom, where it was the ninth best selling car in its first year, and by 1981 it. Federally-backed loans ensured that the K. [8] It has a rear-engine design with a two-door body style and is intended for five occupants (later, Beetles were restricted to four people in some countries). A. Toyota Celica Twin-Cam Turbo. Japan, North America and others. And electronics were now being introduced to car safety technology. The Toyota Hilux (Japanese: トヨタ・ハイラックス, Hepburn: Toyota Hairakkusu), stylized as HiLux and historically as Hi-Lux, is a series of pickup trucks produced and marketed by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. This model replaced the Datsun 810 (first generation). Produced for a single generation,. The Škoda Garde (Type 743) is a rear-engined, rear-wheel drive coupé that was produced by Czechoslovakian manufacturer AZNP between 1981 and July 1984. It was an immediate success in the US, with 16,215 sold in its first year, then 40,000 units sold in 1970. Remote control cars in the 1981 Sears Catalog. It was originally sold as either a two- or four-door sedan, or as a three-door hatchback. LH. For 1981, the engine was switched to the. The Eagle become one of AMC's best-known products and is considered to be one of the first "crossover SUVs". Ford Orion. First model year of production: 1981. The late 70s and early 80s were dominated by ground effect cars as Colin Chapman's Team Lotus in particular led the way. All Mulsannes use a 3-speed automatic transmission. It debuted at the 1981 Geneva Motor Show alongside the Lamborghini LM001 concept off-road vehicle. This 1981 Ferrari GTi 400 is painted in its original color of Marrone Colorado. [2] The Jalpa was the last Lamborghini to use a V8 engine until the. The Edsel division was the first to use the name, with the Edsel Ranger introduced in 1958 as its lowest-trim sedan; the model line lasted through the 1960 demise of the Edsel brand. The Lotus 78 used inverted wing shapes placed within the. . Ford G917T, G987T, G997T and G987T [1] ^ World War I light tank used Model-T engines. Models with a RF2000 diesel engine featuring a pressure wave super charger and a full-time 4WD system were introduced in July. Oldsmobile Intrigue. 1954 Pistol Set. Considered a collector car, and nicknamed “sharknose” for its tapered front end. In 1981 BMW. The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a two-door coupe that was manufactured and marketed by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang, it was introduced on February 23, 1967, five months after GM's Chevrolet division's platform-sharing Camaro. All Maserati models introduced from the Biturbo's inception in 1981 until 1997 were based on the original Biturbo architecture, including the later grand. Later. 0 in (1,372 mm) Curb weight. available in Europe). 2. 4 (1980–1992), and the final CE-14 Mk. g. 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. The successor of the Chevrolet Nova, the Citation was initially slotted between the Chevrolet Monza and the Chevrolet. A high-performance version of. Deriving its name from the city in Monaco, the Monte Carlo was marketed as the first. Porsche 936/76 (1976) The Group 6 Porsche 936 was the successor to the 908/03 and the turbocharged 917. Japan, North America and others. Not only was the car a true convertible, but it also featured four-wheel drive, although this was dropped in the production version. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette displayed at the 1953 GM Motorama car show 1953 Corvette exits assembly line. Jacqulyn specializes in creating informative content on topics including insurance rules, traffic laws, and car reviews. Car and Driver. The Concord was essentially a revision of the AMC Hornet that was discontinued after 1977, but better equipped, quieter, and smoother-riding than the series it replaced. The Eagle's monocoque. This is all delivered to the wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. Hot Wheels became a major drag race sponsor the same year. Canadian Vital Statistics - Death Database. In 1982 however, a turbocharged version with much more power and torque was also introduced – for Bentley only – in the Mulsanne Turbo. The C31 model, introduced in November 1980, was the first model that was only available in a four-door form, either as a sedan or hardtop. After a two-year hiatus the revised second series was introduced in 1980. Carbon fibre cars are now. Because of its outstanding performance, the. The first-generation Dodge Ram trucks and vans introduced in October 1980 feature a Ram hood ornament first used on Dodge. 1979 – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in America begins crash testing new cars and publishing results. History of cars timelines shows the different types of cars introduced over the past century. It was introduced by Millicom subsidiary Comvik in Sweden in September 1981. The hatchback's rear design was the result of using taillights similar in design to those used on the bigger Mark II: the Tercel was originally. The third-generation Camaro was released for sale in December 1981, beginning production on October 12, 1981. 32-valve-mod-motored Mustang. Market range. Honda introduced its N360 minicar, compliant with Kei car specifications for the Japanese market, for the 1967 model year. 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. The Ford Fiesta Mk1 is the first generation of the Ford Fiesta supermini. All Maserati models introduced from the Biturbo's inception in 1981 until 1997 were based on the original Biturbo architecture, including the later grand. These rugged little trucks sold quite well in other parts of the world. Dodge introduced the 1982 Charger in the summer of '81, and it was the first with a. Bristol Beaufighter. Had Ford chosen a more sporting style for the Thunderbird and Cougar XR. American Motors' most similar competitors were those. The Suzuki CV1 is a microcar first presented at the 24th Tokyo Motor Show in 1981. From 1986, the two SU carburettors were replaced by Bosch fuel injection on all cars. 1981: First Cabon-Fiber Race Car;. The Jaguar XJ is a series of full-size luxury cars produced by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars (becoming Jaguar Land Rover in 2013) from 1968 to 2019. 1968–1973. 8 million units over 12 years. The car in this picture has an early 1980s Portuguese registration plate. Dodge Ram 50. This list may not reflect recent changes. The first car to wear the Maxima name, the second generation Datsun 810, was introduced in 1980 for model year 1981. All-wheel-drive luxury crossover sedan marketed in Japan and North America. [1] Results 1 - 18 of 51 Page 1 of 3 Allard J2X-2 (1981-1987) Sports Cars 1980s Allard J2X2 Manufacturer A. The W123 models surpassed their predecessor, the Mercedes-Benz W114, as the most successful Mercedes, selling 2. 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. In the early '80s, Porsche introduced the 944 as an entry-level model. Despite the transition from Group C regulations to Group A in 1985 a few cars continued racing until 1986. Build information for model 123-12487 was released to the assembly plants in February of that same year. 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. All-wheel-drive luxury crossover sedan marketed in Japan and North America. armrests, jack, lug wrench, heater, soundproofing, and passenger-side windshield wiper. T-car) in 1981. A 2018 iSeeCars. Contents Top 1900 1920 1940 1960 1980 2000 2020 Subcategories This category has the. The car was designed by Pierangelo Andreani, Chief of Centro Stile Maserati up to 1981, somewhat influenced by the design of the then recent Quattroporte III (penned by Italdesign Giugiaro). Through 1949, the company hand-builds the first 52 cars in a small garage in Gmund, Austria. 2,639 lb (1,197 kg) The Cadillac Cimarron is an entry-level luxury car manufactured and marketed by the Cadillac division of General Motors for model years 1982–1988 over a single generation, with a mild facelift in 1985. It was essentially a Japanese-market Datsun Bluebird (910) with the wheelbase extended 3. The road-going RS200 was the basis for Ford’s Group B rally car and was designed to comply with FIA homologation regulations, which required 200 parts kits to be produced and at least one. Its 2. The Volkswagen Atlantic was introduced in the Mexican market in February 1981. It's still considered one of the great classic cars of it's time. The S-Class was Wheels Magazine Car of the Year for 1981 and 1999, U. The Plymouth Turismo was introduced as a companion entry for 1983, with the TC3 designation now discontinued. The feature cost US $2,746 (more than $7,000 in today’s money)—almost a quarter of the car’s total price. The first mobile phones were still car phones, but the network was: a cellular network with 88 cell sites with base stations, or radio towers. The Chevrolet Chevette is a front-engine, rear-drive subcompact manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet for model years 1976–1987 as a three-door or five-door hatchback. The Toyota Supra (Japanese: トヨタ・スープラ, Hepburn: Toyota Sūpura) is a sports car and grand tourer manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation beginning in 1978. Cars like the Toyota Camry and the Hyundai Elantra started in the '80s and became huge. The first 911 Cabriolet debuted in late 1982, as a 1983 model. At the end of 1981 passenger car versions of the B310 were replaced by the front-wheel drive B11 Sunny, although the Vans continued to be built for a few more years. The first three silver cars were introduced. In the early '80s, Porsche introduced the 944 as an entry-level model. The E28 was initially produced with straight-four and straight-six petrol engines until 1983, when the 524td. This also coincided with the release of the 1967 Mercury Cougar, Ford's. Ford F8, F15, F15A, F30, F60S, F60L, FAT, C11ADF etc. The 1980s were served by the fourth generation Monte Carlo, produced between 1981 and 1988. Many versions of trucks and cars built by Ford in Canada for military during WWII. That car introduced T-tops to the market, and the feature was standard on all hardtop Corvettes. It was the second generation Z-car, replacing the Nissan Fairlady Z (S30) in late 1978. However, it was the car industry that accelerated the use of credit, and America hasn’t looked back since. ” And, car buyers started to demand smaller cars in 1960, while the average auto cost went up incrementally. In 1983, Maruti Udyog Limited was set up which gave the Indian public an actual option other than the Ambassador or Padmini for the first time in three decades. In 1981, the Turbo version hit the market, which became a hot collectible years later. Honda, after establishing itself as a leading manufacturer of motorcycles during the 1950s, began production of cars in 1963. Unlike a standard pickup truck, the El Camino was adapted from the standard two-door Chevrolet station wagon platform and integrated the cab and cargo bed into the body. This list may not reflect recent changes. United Kingdom General Motors introduced a new range of medium-sized family cars, the "J Car". The. The car's name is typically described as an acronym of either the Italian phrase "Gran Turismo Iniezione",. The Land Rover Range Rover, generally shortened to Range Rover, is a 4x4 luxury SUV produced by Land Rover, a marque and sub-brand of Jaguar Land Rover. The initial models were. A 1981 Volkswagen Pickup Sportruck. 1970–1981: Assembly: Van Nuys, California, United States (1970–1971,. In 1990, Honda introduced its fourth-generation Accord, turning the compact car into a mid-sized sedan. In 1981, the rate of car ownership was one per 1000 people and most of these cars were either an Ambassador or a Padmini. Introduced in August 1979 for the 1980 model year, the coupe, sedan, and station wagon body styles were based on the AMC Concord. Engines for the C31 were 1. This was the first time the Corvette was getting completely redesigned since the 1963 model, and it was worth it. Aircraft first flown in 1977 (46 P) C. The Lada / VAZ-2105, 2104 and 2107, collectively marketed as Lada Riva for right-hand drive models (in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand), the Lada Nova in Germany, and by multiple other names and markets, are a series of compact sedans of the Zhiguli line-up (Fiat 124-based cars), built by Russian car manufacturer AvtoVAZ. If the Cordoba was the small Chrysler, the new 1977 LeBaron was the teeney-weeney Chrysler. Founded in 1937 by the German Labour Front under the Nazi Party and revived into a global brand after World War II by the British Army officer Ivan Hirst, it is known for the iconic Beetle and serves as the. Alfa Romeo Giulietta (1977) Aston Martin V8. Predecessor. 1914. Though the Lincoln Town Car first debuted for the 1981 model year as its own model and before that had been a Lincoln Continental. Introduced in 1981, these were solid sedans devoid of any sporting pretensions and advertised as being able to carry six passengers. Model Lincoln Town Car 1st generation introduced in 1981, manufactured up to 1989, the car belonging to full-size luxury / luxury car size-class and F (luxury cars) market segment, available as 4-door sedan, notchback coupe. Toyota reached the milestone of 50 million Corollas sold over twelve generations in 2021.