Autocade

Considered, comprehensive, critical. Autocade is an international car encyclopædia 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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Saenara (1962–3)

Saenara (310). 1962–3 (prod. 2,773). 4-door sedan. F/R, 1189 cm³ (I4 OHV). Korean edition of Datsun Bluebird (310), Korea’s first locally produced postwar sedan. Built on what was a modern assembly line. Styling, while 1950s in flavour, considered attractive in ..→

Hyundai Sonata (Y1)

Hyundai Sonata (Y1). 1985–7 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/R, 1997 cm³ (I4 OHC). Stellar with more chrome and luxury appointments as Hyundai goes after the Opel Rekord E-based Daewoo Royale. Ford Taunus ..→

Lotus Esprit S2

Lotus Esprit S2. 1978–81 (prod. 1,061, plus approx. 147 JPS, 88 S2·2). 2-door coupé. M/R, 1973, 2174 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Improvements to original Esprit, including aerodynamic tweaks such as front spoiler, aiding stability as well. C_d dropped to ..→

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