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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Jensen Interceptor. 1966–76 (prod. 6,408). 2- and 3-door coupé, 2-door convertible. F/R, 6276, 7212 cm³ (V8 OHV). Jensen revives the Interceptor name with desirable Touring-designed grand tourer hiding powerful Chrysler V8s under the bonnet. Power steering standard for 1969. Mk IIs from 1970 saw revised front end, dashboard and interior; further changes, including vented discs, for Mk III in 1972. Interceptor SP, from 1971, had larger triple twin-choke carburettor V8 developing 385 bhp, identifiable by louvred bonnet; V8 with single four-choke carb, after Chrysler ended production of the earlier 7·2, in J-series from 1973. Convertibles from 1974 and rare coupé from 1975.
Manufacturing location: West Bromwich, West Midlands, England
Marque: Jensen | Model: Jensen Interceptor | Predecessor: Jensen CV8 | Successor: Jensen Interceptor S4
q.v. Jensen FF
Renault Captur (JB/HJB/HJE). 2019 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/F, 999 cm³ (I3 DOHC), 1332 cm³ petrol, 1461 cm³ diesel, 1598 cm³–1·3 kWh petrol–electric hybrid, 9·8 kWh–1598 cm³, 10·5 kWh–1598 cm³ electric–petrol hybrid (I4 DOHC). Evolutionary looks for second-generation Captur. Engines similar to Clio V’s, except hybrid (due 2020) uses a 1·6-litre petrol engine mated to two electric motors. Longer by 11 cm with up to an extra 81 ℓ of boot space; only 2 cm more in wheelbase. Interior similar to Clio’s. Top models have 9·3-inch vertical touchscreen and 10·2-inch digital instrumentation, as well as a motorway assistant (early autonomous driving). Twinned with Mitsubishi ASX (2022–). Major facelift 2024, with recycled materials in interior used more widely.
Manufacturing location: Valladolid, Spain
Marque: Renault | Model: Renault Captur | Predecessor: Renault Captur I
VAZ 2107 (ВАЗ-2107)/Lada 2107. 1981–2012 (prod. n/a). 4-door saloon. F/R, 1294, 1451, 1568, 1690 cm³ (I4 OHC). Luxury version of 2105, introduced shortly after the basic model. Distinguished by large chrome grille and headrests. Originally with 1·6, though other engines eventually introduced. Egyptian assembly from 2002. Became the last Zhiguli as production was consolidated to this single model, as demand for the cars fell in Russia. Russian production to 2012; last kits went to Egypt in 2013.
Manufacturing locations: Togliatti, Russia; Argun, Chechen Republic
Marques: VAZ, Lada | Predecessor: VAZ 2105 | Successor: Lada Granta
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