Major computer events in 1981. The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a two-door coupe that was manufactured and marketed by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. It began as a trim package, developed its own roofline, and rose during the mid-1970s to become not only the most popular Oldsmobile but the highest selling. 5 seconds and this unique beauty has a top speed of 75 miles per hour. Introduced in 1981 as the Dodge Aries K and Plymouth Reliant K, the K-mobiles were affordable, practical, and reasonably handsome. The Volkswagen Atlantic was introduced in the Mexican market in February 1981. The forerunner of. e. Its body was designed in the spirit of the Willys MB U. 4 in. 2 liters. The Ford Thunderbird (colloquially called the T-Bird) is a personal luxury car manufactured and marketed by Ford from model years 1955 to 2005 (with a 1997–2002 hiatus), across 11 generations. A high-performance version of. Many versions of trucks and cars built by Ford in Canada for military during WWII. The model was introduced in 1931, with a body manufactured by LeBaron, and competed with other luxury cars of the era such as Lincoln and Packard. With or without holsters, a toy pistol set was one of the most popular toys for boys during the ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s. MILESTONE CEREMONY November 17, 1991. During those ten years, a total of 56,902 coupés were made. 9 in (100 mm) to accommodate the inline-six engine. 1981. The sports coupe was named “Ten Best Cars” by Car and Driver for three years running — and it’s no wonder why. The Ford Pinto is a subcompact car that was manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company in North America from 1971 until 1980. The L and 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. 12 languages. Introduced in North America in September 1975, the Chevette superseded the Vega as Chevrolet's entry-level subcompact, and sold 2. Regis was the largest Dodge sedan, positioned above the mid-size Diplomat and Aspen. S. 1981; 1982; 1920s; 1930s; 1940s; 1950s; 1960s; 1970s;. 1976–1982. A. The first automobile speedometers are introduced by Oldsmobile. 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. Its. 49 meters). A. The second generation came with the 280ZX model, which Datsun switched gears with. Analogous to the VW Scirocco, this car was a lower, sportier three-door hatchback coupé version of the Chrysler/Simca Horizon, using the five-door hatchback's floor pan and chassis as a basis. In 1985, Car and Driver staff tested the Turbo and went from 0 to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds. 6-litre engine) was introduced. First introduced in 1981, the Audi Quattro would revolutionize rally racing; and subsequently the trajectory of production car technology. Alfa Romeo Giulietta (1977) Aston Martin V8. It featured the 4. Mattel released the first of its iconic toy Hot Wheels in 1968. Introduced in January 1971 the Nissan Violet was a smaller version of the Datsun Bluebird 610, which was sold outside Japan under Nissan's Datsun brand as the Datsun 140J/160J — except in the United States where it was marketed simply as the Datsun 710. Dodge St. Model Renault Rodeo 6 introduced in 1973, manufactured up to 1981, the car belonging to compact off-road / SUV (sport utility vehicle) size-class and J (C) (sport utility cars and off-road vehicles - segment C - medium, compact) market segment, available as soft-top. The Electro Gyrocator was offered as an upgrade for late-1981 models. Nissan phased out the Datsun brand in March 1986, but relaunched it in June 2013 as the brand for low-cost vehicles. The Škoda 105, Škoda 120 and Škoda 125 are three variations of a rear-engined, rear-wheel drive small family car that was produced by Czechoslovakian car manufacturer AZNP in Mladá Boleslav, Czechoslovakia between 1976 and 1990. 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. Produced across five generations from 1961 to 2006, the model line began life primarily as a commercial vehicle, slotted above a kei truck in size. 8 million units over 12 years. 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). In 1990, Honda introduced its fourth-generation Accord, turning the compact car into a mid-sized sedan. The first-generation Trooper, introduced in September 1981, was available as a three-door wagon or a soft top with independent front suspension. The DeLorean is sometimes referred to by its internal DMC pre. It was the second generation Z-car, replacing the Nissan Fairlady Z (S30) in late 1978. Audi 200 C2 1st generation Production period: 1979 to 1982 Body versions : limousine Engines: Gasoline :2. 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. Honda, after establishing itself as a leading manufacturer of motorcycles during the 1950s, began production of cars in 1963. 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. Gordon Murray, technical director of Brabham, a British Formula One racing car manufacturer, became interested in the Midas, and at Dermott's invitation suggested some modifications to the car to make it more aerodynamic. For torque, it’s 125 lb-ft at 2600 rpm. In 1981, a Cabriolet concept car was shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Hot Wheels became a major drag race sponsor the same year. Dacia 1310. Porsche 550 Porsche 718. 1981 GM A GM B: 7 : Chevy's mid-level full-size car for the 1950–1975 in US market and 1950–1981 for Canadian market 150: 1953 1957 GM A: 1 Fleet/economy version of the Bel Air 210:. The 1982 model introduced the first Camaros with a hatchback body style, and such options as factory fuel injection, and a four-cylinder engine. Because of its outstanding performance, the. 1-litre flat-6 single turbo engine. The first portable cellular phone commercially available for use on a cellular network was developed by E. It is again comfortably ahead. The Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan, is the world headquarters of General Motors. The Celica name derives from the Latin word coelica meaning heavenly or celestial. Sub-model Eagle SX/4 introduced in 1981, offered until 1983, mid-size / large family car. A two-door, 2+2 coupé, the 924 replaced the 912E and 914 as the company's entry-level model. Introduced in September 1973 for model year 1974,. All-wheel-drive luxury crossover sedan marketed in Japan and North America. It was the first rally car to effectively and reliably use all-wheel drive and would go on to to be a benchmark for future cars fitted with such a drivetrain. 1984 to 1985: Chevrolet Cavalier. 1977. Plymouth Caravelle. 8) 1984-1989 Toyota MR2. When the Italian automaker introduced the 127 in the late '60s, it was surprised by the car's success on the market. Big-screen hero. Facts. ONIS, initially introduced in 1992 on Avis Rent A Car vehicles in Florida. In 1997, the Corolla became the best-selling nameplate in the world, surpassing the Volkswagen Beetle. The model, amongst other things, was the smallest Ford vehicle sold in the North American market. Louis, MO to Bowling Green, KY. Cars changed all that, allowing people to travel easily, with empowering freedom and autonomy. Not only was the car a true convertible, but it also featured four-wheel drive, although this was dropped in the production version. 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. Through its production, Mazda used engine displacement to determine model designations; a B1500 was fitted with a 1. [1] Results 1 - 18 of 51 Page 1 of 3 Allard J2X-2 (1981-1987) Sports Cars 1980s Allard J2X2 Manufacturer A. The car was well received by the motoring press, which praised the car's handling and grip. In 1981, a Civic Wagon was also added. 8 L, and 2. In 1981, VW sold 37,392. The Beta prefix was ditched, and the car was now simply badged as. This model was built as a two-door saloon, two-door coupé, four-door fastback, (and later as a. As with other GenXers, I grew up with cars introduced in the late malaise era in the eighties, which were typically horrible in virtually every conceivable way except for one: space efficiency (it helped that safety requirements were much more lax). In 1997, the Corolla became the best-selling nameplate in the world, surpassing the Volkswagen Beetle. Rat rod. Saab 90. 1. introduced Current model Vehicle description Introduction Update/facelift; Cars: 1 Series (F40) 2004 2019 – C-segment/Subcompact executive hatchback. A two-door, 2+2 coupé, the 924 replaced the 912E and 914 as the company's entry-level model. The first Chrysler model line produced with front-wheel drive, the Omni and Horizon were also the first front-wheel drive economy cars assembled in the United States. Many versions of trucks and cars built by Ford in Canada for military during WWII. Cars like the Toyota Camry and the Hyundai Elantra started in the '80s and became huge. 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. Saab 9000. introduced Current model Main markets Vehicle description Introduction Update Hatchback: Brio: 2011 2018 2023 Southeast Asia Entry-level hatchback, currently only produced in Indonesia for several Southeast Asian markets. Prototype Sports cars/Silhouettes. All Maserati models introduced from the Biturbo's inception in 1981 until 1997 were based on the original Biturbo architecture, including the later grand. Highway Loss Data Institute "Safest Passenger. The first three silver cars were introduced. A front-engine, rear-wheel drive mid-level [citation needed] model based on the 924 platform, the 944 was available in coupé or cabriolet body styles, with either naturally aspirated or turbocharged engines. the marque would offer some proud cars, such as the Mach 1, introduced in. Vintage RC Corvette, Porsche 917K and radio. It was replaced by the Plymouth Acclaim in 1989. 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. The Isuzu 117 Coupé is a compact Gran Turismo type 2-door fastback coupé which was produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Isuzu between 1968 and 1981. People born in 1981: Tom Hiddleston, Beyoncé Knowles photo credit: Kevin Abato. TOP SPEED. It was front-wheel-drive, a by-product of sharing parts with the new-for-’79 E-body (Eldorado/Toronado/Riviera). 1981 Jeep Scrambler. It is an eight-cylinder version of the "wedge-shaped" Triumph TR7 which was designed by Harris Mann and manufactured by British Leyland (BL), through its Jaguar/Rover/Triumph (JRT) division. Volvo 480. Produced across three. When introduced in 1973, it filled the gap between the Minica kei car and the considerably larger Galant. The Lincoln Town Car was introduced in 1981 and by 2006 it was the largest American made car measuring nearly 18 feet (5. In 1967, Porsche introduced the more powerful 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) 911S. As a result, the 108 liter OHV powerplant developed for the J-cars was dropped. 1981: McLaren Creates First. A Alba AR1 B BMW 5 Series (E28) C Chevrolet Camaro (third generation) Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet S-10 D Dallas (jeep) DMC DeLorean Dodge Charger (1981) F Fiat Argenta Ford Del Rey Ford EXP Ford Laser Ford Meteor H Holden Commodore (VH) Honda City Honda City (AA) 1985 1986 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s Subcategories This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total. 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 Chevrolet Citation is a range of compact cars that was produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. Via: Toyota. Due to its scope, it should contain only subcategories. 8-liter, 2. 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. 5/Mk. Toyota Corolla (E80) Toyota Tarago. In November 1981 Subaru introduced Japan's first all-wheel-drive vehicle with an automatic transmission, utilizing the world's. 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. Its 2. One California case, based upon an August 1977 accident, assigned $125 million in damages after the death of a teenager. 54. The Auto Wagon was built until 1916. Ford Escort (North America) Ford Thunderbird (eighth generation) 1,962 mm (77. This particular formula was produced until 1981,. In 1982, the Grand National high-performance package is first offered on Regal. From 1958 to 1986, only vehicles exported by Nissan were identified as Datsun. Porsche leases space in the Reutter body factory in Zuffenhausen, a Stuttgart suburb. The first generation lasted nine years and sold a whopping 520,000 units worldwide. Originally developed using the platform. Ford Escort (China) The Ford Escort is a small family car that was manufactured by Ford of Europe from 1968 until 2000. 8 million units over 12 years. The Fiesta debuted in 1976 and was an instant hit, but it wasn't until 1981 that the hot hatch version (featuring an 84bhp 1. Murray's suggestions were incorporated into the Midas Mark 2, introduced in 1981 and continuing in production. Chrysler introduced the 5-year/50,000 mile warranty on power trains, external body panels and maintenance. Honda introduced its N360 minicar, compliant with Kei car specifications for the Japanese market, for the 1967 model year. g. It was essentially identical to the concurrent Dodge 600. Ferrari Mondial. ( 1991 Hardee's 500) The Generation 3 refers to the generation of stock cars used in NASCAR from 1981 to 1991, and it was used in the Busch Series until 1993. 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. It was the first British car to feature a hatchback body style. Some 1980s cars were quite the opposite. Motor Cars. Origin of name. The feature cost US $2,746 (more than $7,000 in today’s money)—almost a quarter of the car’s total price. Another highly. This model, which was available for two years, came with a removable roof panel, vinyl roof, vented bonnet and a rear spoiler. It was front-wheel-drive, a by-product of sharing parts with the new-for-’79 E-body (Eldorado/Toronado/Riviera). Its retail price was $1,565. Major changes for this new generation of Z-cars include t-tops, introduced in 1980, and a turbocharged model introduced in 1981, complementing the naturally aspirated (NA) 2-seater and NA 2+2 models. 4). 0-litre models were dropped, and the HL and HLS were replaced by the SL and SLX models. And electronics were now being introduced to car safety technology. The Ford Fiesta Mk1 is the first generation of the Ford Fiesta supermini. 2 L) and was marketed as the Fireball engine. Again marketed and serviced by the Lincoln-Mercury division, the Mark VI served as the flagship of the entire Ford Motor Company. A major change ("face lift") during a model run occurred in 1979. Mirai. In this generation, NASCAR downsized the cars to better resemble cars on the showroom floor (with wheelbase at 110 inches), and body panels were still purchased through. The Pontiac LeMans / l ə ˈ m ɑː n z / is a model name that was applied to subcompact-and intermediate-sized automobiles marketed by Pontiac from 1961 until 1981 (1983 in Canada) and 1988 through 1993 model years. Under its familiar body, the Eagle. Although the 928 was designed first, the 924 was the first production road-going Porsche to use water cooling and a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. Popular music artists in the year 1981 included Barbra Streisand, Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, George Benson, Lionel Richie, Olivia Newton-John, Phil Collins, Prince, Sheena Easton, and Smokey Robinson.