1947 Renault 4 CV

1947 Renault 4 CV Specification:
Manufacturer : Renault
Productions :  1947
Layout : RR layout
Engine : 760 cc I4 & 747 cc I4
Transmission : 3-speed manual
Length : 3,663 mm (144 in)
Width : 1,430 mm (56 in)
Height : 1,470 mm (58 in)
Curb weight : 620 kg (1,400 lb)

1978 Chevrolet Suburban

Manufacturer : Chevrolet
Productions : 1978
Engine : inline 6 cylinder, 101.00 PS (73,63 kW or 99,50 HP) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Transmission : 3 speed automatic transmission

Cadillac Sixty Special (1961-1964)

Manufacturer : Cadillac
Productions : 1964
Engine : inline 8 cylinder, 211.00 PS (154,23 kW or 206,96 HP) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Transmission : 4 speed automatic transmission

For 1961, Cadillac's Fleetwood Sixty Special received all-new sheet metal, with a crisp, formal roofline fitted with a vinyl covering and a mildly shorter 129.5 in (3,290 mm) wheelbase. The small decorative louvers were back, this time just ahead of the tail lights. Sales were up to 15,500 units. With the cancellation of the four-door Eldorado Brougham at the end of 1960, the '61 Fleetwood Sixty Special now became the sedan companion to the Eldorado coupe.

1962's styling remained similar to '61, and Sixty-Special's fender louvers were moved up to the roof, directly behind the rear door opening. A revised grill up front, and a new trim panel below the rear deck lid rounded out the subtle changes. Sales slipped to 13,350 this year at a base price of $6,366.

1963 had all-new styling (on the same 129.5" wheelbase), and a brand new 325 hp (242 kW) powerplant. Sixty-Special shared its (lack of) body-side trim with Eldorado - appearing very clean and formal when compared to the standard Cadillac models. Price was down to $6,300, and sales were up slightly 14,000. While the small decorative louvers continued on the C-pillar, a new Cadillac "wreath and crest" ornament was on the rear fender. The front fender-mounted cloisonne "Sixty Special" emblem (which appeared for 1960) was gone. The formerly standard vinyl top had now become a $125 option on Sixty-Special.

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1994 Toyota RAV4

1994 Toyota RAV4 Specification :

Manufacturer : Toyota

Productions : 1994-1996
Engine : 2.0-litre 16v petrol
Transmission : manual  automatic transmissions

Toyota launched the Toyota RAV4 in the UK in June 1994 in three door form only. Two versions were made available - the Toyota RAV4 and the high specification Toyota RAV4 GX. The GX featured twin removable sunroofs, central locking, tilt steering column, electric door mirrors, driver's airbag and an alarm/engine immobiliser as standard.

In March 1995 the entry-level three door Toyota RAV4 was re-badged as the RAV4 GS and a new five door GX model was introduced. The five door was 16 inches longer overall than the three door with seating for five persons.

1979 Toyota Corona

1979 Toyota Corona Specification :

Manufacturer : Toyota

Productions : 1979
Engine : Inline 4 cylinder, 69.00 PS (50,75 kW or 67,66 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Transmission : 3-speed auto or 4-speed manual transmission

1984 Toyota Cressida

1984 Toyota Cressida Specifications:

Manufacturer : Toyota

Productions : 1984
Engine : inline 4 cylinder, 105.00 PS (76,62 kW or 103,48 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Transmission : 5 speed manual transmission

Toyota Cressida is a medium size sedan that produced by Toyota from 1976 to 1993. In 1984 for the 1985 model year, a new Cressida was introduced by Toyota. This was the MX73 (MX72 for wagon). The 5M-GE engine was mostly unchanged from the 1984 model year but gained a knock-sensor, which detected pre-ignition and adjusted timing accordingly when a lower-grade fuel was used. The 5M-E SOHC also was available in some markets.

Subaru Rex - Second Generation

Manufacturer : Subaru
Productions : 1981-1986 - Second Generation
Engine : inline 2 cylinder, 30,85.00 PS (22,89 kW or 30,85 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Transmission : 4 speed manual transmission

Subaru Rex is also known as  Subaru Ace, Viki, Sherpa, 500/600/700, Mini Jumbo or M60/M70/M80. This is the second generation of Subaru Rex launched in August 1981. The second generation Subaru Rex became front wheel drive, with all new bodywork and independent suspension all around. Power remained at 31 PS (23 kW), with a twin-barrel carburettor. Three and five-door hatchback versions were available. Optional on-demand 4WD became available after October 1983. The 4WD system was electrically engaged by depressing an embedded switch on top of the gear shift. A turbo was introduced on the 4WD Rex in December 1983. The Rex Dinos, a trim level introduced in 1982, was only available by mail order catalog.

In the European markets, this car was originally marketed as the Subaru 600 or Mini Jumbo. In September 1982 it became the Subaru 700, as it received a larger 665 cc version of the two-cylinder,producing 37 PS (27 kW) (a 35 PS version using lower octane gas was also available). The engine used a single-barrel carburettor. Top speed was 125 km/h (78 mph), compared to 110 km/h (68 mph) for the 31 PS (23 kW) domestic version. These cars were 9 cm longer than their domestic counterparts, due to bigger bumpers, and received 12-inch wheels (rather than the ten-inch units used in Japan). Production ended in September 1986, as Subaru was getting ready to introduce the modernized third generation Rex.

Toyota Chaser 6th Generation

Toyota launched Toyota Chaser first generation in 1977. Chaser is a mid-size car using Toyota Mark II platform and sold only in Japan. The 6th Generation of Toyota Chaser was produced from 1996-2000. And after this The Chaser was discontinued. In September 1996, the X100 Chaser replaced the X90 Chaser. By this time, the Chaser had become a more sporty sedan; for many, it was the definitive Chaser and the best-looking model.
Toyota Chaser Specification :
Wheelbase : 2730 mm
Front track : 1485 mm
Rear track : 1495 mm
Length : 4715 mm
Width : 1755 mm
Height : 1400 mm
Ground clearance : 155 mm
Engine code : 1G-FE
Number of cylinders : Straight 6
Capacity : 1988 cc
Valve gear : DOHC 4 valves per cylinder 24
Total valves max power : JIS net 160.2 PS (158 bhp) (117.8 kW)at 6200 rpm
Specific output : JIS net 79.5 bhp/litre 1.3 bhp/cu
Max torque : JIS net 200 Nm (148 ft·lb) (20.4 kgm) at 4400 rpm
Specific torque : JIS net 100.6 Nm/litre
Compression ratio : 10:1
Fuel system : EFI

1989 BMW 8 Series E31

History of BMW 8 Series
BMW 8 Series is a legendary car. It was developed in 1986. And the first debut of BMW 8 Series is at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in  September 1989. The 8 Series was designed to move beyond the market of the original 6 Series. The 8 Series is more expensive than The 6 series, and of course The 8 has an improved performance. Over 1.5 billion Deutschemark was spent on total development (2008 USD nearly $1 billion). BMW used CAD tools, still unusual at the time, to design the car's all-new body. Combined with wind tunnel testing, the resulting car had a drag coefficient of 0.29, a major improvement from the previous BMW M6/635CSi's 0.39. The 8 Series supercar offered the first V-12 engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox on a road car. It was also one of the first vehicles to be fitted with an electronic "fly-by-wire" throttle. The 8 Series was one of BMW's first cars, together with the Z1, to use a multi-link rear axle. While CAD modeling allowed the car's unibody to be 8 lb (3 kg) lighter than that of its predecessor, the car was significantly heavier when completed due to the large engine and added luxury items—a source of criticism from those who wanted BMW to concentrate on the driving experience. Some of the car's weight may have been due to its pillarless "hardtop" body style, which lacked a "B" post. This body style, originating in the United States in the late 1940s, was abandoned by Detroit in the late 1970s. Sales of the 8 Series were affected by the global recession of the early 1990s, the Persian Gulf War, and energy price spikes.[4] BMW pulled the 8 Series out of the North American market in 1997, selling only 7,232 cars over seven years. BMW continued production for Europe until 1999. The ultimate worldwide production total was 31,062.

1989 BMW 8 Series (E31)
The BMW 8 Series (chassis code: E31) is a V8- or V12-engined 2-door 2+2 coupe built by BMW from 1989 to 1999. While it did supplant the original E24 based 6 Series in 1991, a common misconception is that the 8 Series was developed as a successor. However, it was actually an entirely new class aimed at a different market, with a substantially higher price and better performance than the 6 series. It was BMW's flagship car and had an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

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Cadillac Seville First Generation 1975-1979

The First Generation of Cadillac Seville was produced from 1975 to 1979. The Seville, introduced in 1975, was Cadillac's answer to the rising popularity of luxury imports in the U.S. from Europe, such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Historically, these imported luxury cars had been cheaper, less luxurious and significantly smaller than Cadillacs. Over time they had evolved, becoming quite luxurious and even more expensive than the much larger Cadillacs. As the market share of these imports continued to climb, it became obvious that the traditional American automotive paradigm of "bigger equals better" was no longer in full effect in the marketplace. The Seville became the smallest and most expensive model in the lineup, turning Cadillac's traditional marketing and pricing strategy upside down. Initially based on the rear-wheel drive X-body platform that underpinned the Chevrolet Nova (a unibody with a bolt-on subframe, common to both GM X and F bodies), the Seville's unibody and chassis were extensively re-engineered and upgraded from that humble origin and it was awarded the unique designation "K-body" (rather than "X-special" following the format of the A-special Chevrolet Monte Carlo/Pontiac Grand Prix and B-special Buick Riviera). Cadillac stylists added a crisp, angular body that set the tone for GM styling for the next decade, along with a wide-track stance giving car a substantial, premium appearance. A wide chrome grille flanked by quadruple rectangular headlamps with narrow parking and signal lamps just below filled the header panel, while small wrap-around rectangular tail lamps placed at the outermost corners of the rear gave the appearance of a lower, leaner, and wider car. The wrap-around taillights might have came from a design sketch of a rejected Coupe DeVille concept. Seville engineers chose the X-body platform instead of the German Opel Diplomat in response to GM's budget restrictions—GM executives felt reengineering an Opel would be more costly than the corporate X-car. Another proposal during the development of the Seville was a front-wheel drive layout similar to the Cadillac Eldorado. This proposal also met with budget concerns since the transaxle used for the Eldorado was produced on a limited basis solely for E-body (Eldorado/Toronado) production, alongside the GMC motorhome of the mid-1970s (which has a derivative of the E-platform drivetrain).

Mazda MX-5 First Generation NA

Have you know about Mazda MX-5? The Mazda MX-5 is a popular sports car built by Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan, since 1989 till present. It is known as MX-5 Miata (or popularly just Miata) in North America, MX-5 in Oceania and Europe, and Roadster (under the Eunos marque until 1996) in Japan. The MX-5 is one of the world’s best-selling sports cars, with 748,904 cars sold until the end of 2005. Beginning with the third-generation 2006 model, Mazda consolidated worldwide (excluding Japan) marketing using the MX-5 name, though enthusiasts in the USA (and the company itself) still refer to it as Miata, a name that means “reward” in Old High German.
The MX5's first generation, the NA, sold over 400,000 units from 1989 to 1997 – with a 1.6 L (98 cu in) straight-4 engine to 1993, a 1.8 L (110 cu in) engine thereafter (with a de-tuned 1.6 as a budget option in some markets) – recognizable by its pop-up headlights. The second generation (NB) was introduced in 1998 with a slight increase in engine power; it can be recognized by the fixed headlights and the glass rear window, although first generation owners may opt for the glass window design when replacing the original top. The third generation (NC) was introduced in 2005 with a 2.0 L (120 cu in) engine.

Production 1989-1998
Body style 2-door roadster
Platform Mazda NA
Engine 1.6 L (98 cu in) B6ZE(RS) I4
1.8 L (110 cu in) BP I4
Transmission 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Wheelbase 89.2 in (2,270 mm)
Length 155.4 in (3,950 mm)
Width 65.9 in (1,670 mm)
Height 48.2 in (1,220 mm)
Curb weight 940 kg (2,100 lb)

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Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) Kombi

Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) Kombi

Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) Kombi is the first generation of the Volkswagen Type 2 with the split winshield. It was launched on March, 8 1950. And the production of VW Type 2 (T1) Kombi was ended in 1967. From 1950 to 1956, the T1 was built in Wolfsburg; from 1956, it was built at the completely new Transporter factory in Hanover. Like the Beetle, the first Transporters used the 1100 Volkswagen air-cooled engine, an 1,131 cc (69.0 cu in), DIN-rated 18 kW (24 PS; 24 bhp), air-cooled flat-four-cylinder 'boxer' engine mounted in the rear. This was upgraded to the 1200 – an 1,192 cc (72.7 cu in) 22 kW (30 PS; 30 bhp) in 1953. A higher compression ratio became standard in 1955; while an unusual early version of the 30 kW (41 PS; 40 bhp) engine debuted exclusively on the Type 2 in 1959. This engine proved to be so uncharacteristically troublesome that Volkswagen recalled all 1959 Transporters and replaced the engines with an updated version of the 30 kW engine. Any 1959 models that retain that early engine today are true survivors. Since the engine was totally discontinued at the outset, no parts were ever made available.
The early versions of the T1 until 1955 were often called the "Barndoor" (retrospectively called T1a since the 1990s), owing to the enormous rear engine cover, while the later versions with a slightly modified body (the roofline above the windshield is extended), smaller engine bay, and 15" roadwheels instead of the original 16" ones are nowadays called the T1b (again, only called this since the 1990s, based on VW's restrospective T1,2,3,4 etc. naming system.). From the 1964 model year, when the rear door was made wider (same as on the bay-window or T2), the vehicle could be referred to as the T1c. 1964 also saw the introduction of an optional sliding door for the passenger/cargo area instead of the outwardly hinged doors typical of cargo vans.

Volkswagen T1 Kombi Specifications :
Manufacture : Volkswagen (VW)
Year : 1950-1967 (Europe and U.S.)
1950-1975 (Brazil)
Assembly : Wolfsburg, Germany
Hanover, Germany
São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
Platform : Volkswagen Transporter T1
Engine : 1.1 L 18kW B4, 1.2 L 22kW B4, 1.2 L 30kW B4, 1.5 L 31-38kW B4.

Info : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Type_2

Chrysler Cordoba Second Generation 1980-1983

This is the Second Generation of Chrysler Cordoba. This new model has a smaller size than the First Generation. It use the J-Platform that dated back to 1976 Plymouth Volare and was twinned up with the newly-named but very similar Dodge Mirada. Chrysler also revived the Imperial for 1981 as a third variant of the J-platform.
The Cordoba and Mirada now had a standard six-cylinder engine (the 225 Slant Six) that, while very reliable, did not seem to be suitable power for these slightly upmarket coupes. The much-detuned 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 was an option (standard on the Imperial), as the 360 cu in (5.9 L) V8 was dropped.[6]

1981 Chrysler Cordoba LS
The 1980 and 1981 LS model (which was originally intended to be the "300") featured an aerodynamic-appearing nosecone (nearly identical to that on the Mirada) with a "crosshair" grille. Other features of this model were the deletion of the vinyl roof cover and a monotone color exterior.
The second-generation Cordoba's styling did not attract the praise of the original, and sales were off substantially. The industry downsizing of vehicles also affected the personal luxury models. Both the Chevrolet Monte Carlo in 1978 and the 1980 Ford Thunderbird shrank in size and sales simultaneously. However, those models eventually recovered as their makers moved to correct their cars' flaws, while the smaller Cordoba never did. Chrysler was increasingly concentrating on its compact, front wheel drive models with four and six-cylinder engines, and management stopped producing the Cordoba in 1983.

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Citroen Mehari

Citroen is an automaker from French. Citroen has produced Citroen Mehari from 1968 to 1988 based on Citroen Dyane 6. The Citroen Mehari is a utility car and off-roader. Mehari use Cabriolet body style. I think the body of Mehari is like Volkwagen Safari. :-). The body was made of ABS Plastic with soft-top.
People used Mehari for transport, racing, and military (A Méhariste was a French Armée d'Afrique and Army of the Levant cavalryman that used these camels).
Citroen Mehari was used Front Engine 602 cc flat twin gasoline engine shared with the 2CV6 and Citroen Ami. A four-wheel drive version of the Méhari was produced from 1980 to 1983 and had excellent off-road qualities, due to the lightness of the vehicle (the standard Méhari weighs just 570 kg (1,300 lb)) and the interconnected fully independent long-travel 2CV suspension used by all of the Citroën 'A-Series' vehicles. For a full description of the suspension, see Citroën 2CV.

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Ford Orion Mark I

Ford sold Ford Orion Mark I for the European market in 1983. This car were sold until 1993, in ten years Ford has sold 3,534,239 Orion cars.
The Ford Orion was built based on the FordEscort, instead of the Escort's hatchback, the Orion features a separate boot, making it a saloon. Visually the Orion's notch-back rear end and greater rear overhang make it readily distinguishable from its better selling sibling.
Ford initially offered the Orion in only GL and Ghia trim levels, missing out on the very lowest specification levels available on the Escort. Only 1300 cc and 1600 cc CVH engine options were available (though with both carburettor and fuel injection options on the 1.6 Ghia). A lower specification L model was introduced in 1984 as was the option of a 1.6 diesel engine on L and GL models.
The Orion Ghia 1.6i standard features included central locking, sunroof, front sport seats, electric windows, rear head restraints, tachometer and an information binnacle informing the driver when the vehicle needed maintenance. All of these features were rare equipment on a small family car in the 1980s, giving the Orion upmarket pretensions.

Ford Taunus G93A

The Ford Taunus G93A was a development of the Ford Eifel and used the same 1172 cc four cylinder engine but in a longer chassis and a streamlined body. It was the first German Ford to have hydraulic brakes. Ford Taunus G93A was produced from 1939 to 1952. Due to the war, production was interrupted from 1942 to 1948. 74,128 were made including estate cars and light vans.

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1965 Mazda Familia 800 Sedan

Mazda Familia is a popular car. The first generation Mazda Familia was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. First produced in 1963. Mazda Familia was built on the basis of Mazda 700 that the prototype appearing on 8th Tokyo Motor Show in 1961. Mazda Familia has a SA Engine 782 cc engine with Water-cooled inline-4 OHV, two valves per cylinder. It has 4 speed manual transmission and 2 speed automatic transmission. The suspension mounted on the Mazda Familia es good, because it has adopted Coil sprung independent by double wishbones / live axle and semi-elliptic leaf springs. Brakes are still using drums.

Nissan Micra First Generation

Nissan Micra First Generation
Manufacturer : Nissan
Productions : October 1982–December 1992
Engine : Inline 4 cylinder, 50.00 PS (36,82 kW or 48,76 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Transmission : 4 speed manual transmission

1990 Honda Grand Civic

The 1990 Honda Civic is the fourth generation of Honda Civic that produced from 1988 to 1991. In Indonesia, it is usually caller Honda Grand Civic, and the hatchback model is called Honda Civic Nouva. I think Honda Grand Civic has a good design, best suspension (it is using double wishbone suspension), and has good handling. The Fourth generation of the Civic was redesigned with increased dimensions and a lower hood line. A wide range of models and trim levels were offered for various markets around the world (EC, ED, EE, EF). The most notable of which include The Japanese market SiR, the European VTi (both featuring the new B16A DOHC VTEC engine), the UK/European 1.6i-16 (DOHC D16A9 engine) and the New Zealand market GTi (featuring full leather interior and a tuned version of the successful SOHC D16A7 engine). All U.S. models featured electronic fuel injection, but carbureted models were still available elsewhere. The fourth generation saw the introduction of a fully independent rear suspension across the entire model range. In addition, the Honda CRX continued to be part of the Civic family which included the HF, DX, and Si model in the U.S.

Model year Sep 1989 - Aug 1991
Drive type FF
Frame type Sedan
Engine volume 1493 CC
Fuel tank capacity 45 L

ENGINE
Carburetor
Max power 91 hp
Max power RPM 6000 rpm
Max torque 12.1 kgm
Max torque RPM 4000 rpm
Engine type water cooling 4 cylinder horizontal range SOHC

1st gear ratio 2.705
2nd gear ratio 1.5
3rd gear ratio 0.972
4th fear ratio 0.738
Rear gear ratio 1.954
Compression ratio 9
Bore 75 mm
Stroke 85 mm

SUSPENSION
Front brake Disk
Rear brake Leading trailing drum brake
Front suspension double wishbone
Rear suspension double wishbone
Front wheels 175/70R13 82S
Rear wheels 175/70R13 82S
Wheels 175 / 70R13 82S
Aluminium wheel Standart

Opel Kadett A

Opel produced the Opel Kadett for the first time was in 1937. The production of Opel Kadett was discontinued in 1940 because of the World War II. Then, 22 years after the first generation of Opel Kadett was discontinued, Opel was launched The Opel Kadett A in 1962. In addition to the standard saloon there was an L (luxury model), a coupé, and an estate (called Caravan). The new Opel OHV engine was available as 1.0 with 40 hp (30 kW) and as 1.0 S with 48 hp (36 kW).
The Kadett clearly featured a much more modern design than the Volkswagen Beetle which then dominated the market for small family cars in Germany and various surrounding countries. The Kadett offered more passenger space, massively more luggage space and a much less encumbered view out. Its water cooled engine enabled it to provide a far more effective heater. Even fuel consumption was under most conditions superior to that of the Volkswagen, and many commentators much preferred the Opel's handling and its light and effective brakes to those of the market leader. Opel stopped the production of Opel Kadett A in 1965 after launched The Opel Kadett B.

The next generation of Opel Kadett A is Opel Kadett B and Opel Kadett C.