Autocade is an international car cyclopædia that’s geographically unbiased, carefully edited for enthusiasts and media who want a quick, accurate reference. There is a greater emphasis on models produced after 1970.
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Nash Rambler. 1953–5 (prod. n/a). 2-door convertible, 2-door hardtop sedan, 2- and 4-door sedan, 3- and 5-door wagon. F/R, 184, 196 in³ (I6 OHV). Restyled for 1953, credited to Battista ‘Pinin’ Farina. Larger engines, with 184 in³ mated to a manual transmission; 196 in³ with GM Hydra-Matic automatic. Four-door models with longer wheelbase (108 in versus 100 in) from 1954, and air conditioning offered as an option, an advanced feature at the time. Front wheel wells opened up for 1955, reducing turning circle; model also sold by Hudson for 1955.
Manufacturing location: Van Nuys, California, USA
Marque: Nash | Model: Nash Rambler | Predecessor: Nash Rambler (1950–2) | Successor: Nash Rambler (1956)
q.v. Hudson Rambler (1955)
Venucia T90. 2016 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door sedan. F/F, 1997 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Liftback crossover with MR20 engine and CVT transmission, styling watered down from the earlier VOW concept, and not a facelifted Nissan. Large 12·3-inch touchscreen at centre of dashboard.
Manufacturing location: China
Marque: Venucia
Plymouth Turismo (L-body). 1983–7 (prod. n/a). 3-door coupé. F/F, 1592 cm³ (I4 OHV), 1716, 2212 cm³ (I4 OHC). The Plymouth Horizon TC3 got a new name for 1983, now called Turismo after the previous year’s performance package. Changes paralleled those of Dodge Charger (1983–7) with the exception of the turbocharged engine, which Turismo never got. Sporty version (with rear spoiler and stripes, later bucket seats) of Turismo called Duster from 1985 model year.
Manufacturing location: Belvidere, Illinois, USA
Marque: Plymouth | Predecessor: Plymouth Horizon TC3 | Successors: Plymouth Sundance, Plymouth Laser
q.v. Plymouth Scamp
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