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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Chevrolet Sail. 2010–14 (prod. n/a). 4- and 5-door sedan. F/F, 1206, 1399 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Subcompact replacing Opel Corsa B-derived model of the same name, on the same Gamma II platform underpinning Daewoo Matiz (M300), though promoted as having been developed solely in Shanghai. Chinese launch in early 2010; Indian launch in late 2011.
Manufacturing location: Shanghai, China
Marque: Chevrolet | Model: Chevrolet Sail | Predecessor: Opel Corsa B | Successor: Chevrolet Sail 3
Suzuki Alto (CL11V/CL21V/CL22V/CM11V/CM21V/CM22V/CN11S/CN21S/CR22S/CP11S/CP21S/CS22S/CA21S). 1988–94 (prod. n/a). 3- and 5-door sedan, 3-door sedan with sliding side doors, 4-door sedan with sliding right door, 3-door van. F/F, F/A, 547, 657 cm³ (I3 OHC), 547, 657 cm³ (I3 DOHC). Third-generation Alto had much longer wheelbase—the longest in the class at the time—with 0·5 from Cervo. Range featured a three-door model with sliding doors, the Slide Slim. Absorbed the Fronte line in 1989, upon which Alto became a passenger-car-focused range. Sporting Works model offered from 1989, with wilder versions, including turbocharged ones; Works R (1992) developed for Japanese rallying. The smaller engine was deleted from the Alto range in 1990, with larger F6A supplanted. Driver’s airbag available, the first in the segment. Slide Slim idea extended to an asymmetric sedan that year, with single sliding door on driver’s side and standard two doors on passengers’. High-roof van with large rear windows for civilian market in 1991, dubbed the Hustle, in the spirit of the 2CV Fourgonette. Mid-term changes 1991 with minor changes. Spawned the Daewoo Tico.
Manufacturing location: Japan
Marque: Suzuki | Model: Suzuki Alto | Predecessor: Suzuki Alto (CA71V), Suzuki Fronte (CN11) | Successor: Suzuki Alto (HA11)
Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ. 1959–62 (prod. 213). 2-door coupé. F/R, 1290 cm³ (I4 DOHC). December 1959 development of Giulietta racing models, on chassis of 1957 Sprint Speziale (SS) version, launched at Genève the following March. An Alfa-sanctioned rallying and racing model. with all-aluminium bodywork taking 300 hours to coach-build at Zagato.
Manufacturing location: Milano, Italy
Marque: Alfa Romeo | Model: Alfa Romeo Giulietta
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