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− | '''Austin Allegro 3. 1979–83 (prod. 642,350 incl. Allegro Mk I and 2). 2- and 4-door saloon, 3-door estate. F/F, 998, 1098, 1275 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV), 1485, 1748 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC).''' Facelift with plastic bumpers and air dam (and four-headlamp treatment on high-line models) helped improve Allegro looks, but it was far too dated to deal with newer competition from [[Ford]], [[Vauxhall]] and the Japanese. Introduction of base one-litre model with A-Plus engine. Sold without Allegro name in some Continental markets. | + | '''Austin Allegro 3. 1979–83 (prod. 642,350 incl. Allegro Mk I and 2). 2- and 4-door saloon, 3-door estate. F/F, 998, 1098, 1275 cm³ (I4 OHV), 1485, 1748 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC).''' Facelift with plastic bumpers and air dam (and four-headlamp treatment on high-line models) helped improve Allegro looks, but it was far too dated to deal with newer competition from [[Ford]], [[Vauxhall]] and the Japanese. Introduction of base one-litre model with A-Plus engine. Sold without Allegro name in some Continental markets. |
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Revision as of 09:47, 23 November 2013
Austin Allegro 3. 1979–83 (prod. 642,350 incl. Allegro Mk I and 2). 2- and 4-door saloon, 3-door estate. F/F, 998, 1098, 1275 cm³ (I4 OHV), 1485, 1748 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC). Facelift with plastic bumpers and air dam (and four-headlamp treatment on high-line models) helped improve Allegro looks, but it was far too dated to deal with newer competition from Ford, Vauxhall and the Japanese. Introduction of base one-litre model with A-Plus engine. Sold without Allegro name in some Continental markets.
Manufacturing location: Longbridge, England
Marque: Austin | Model: Austin Allegro | Predecessor: Austin Allegro 2 | Successor: Austin Maestro