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Pontiac Grand Prix (W-body). 1988–96 (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé, 4-door sedan. F/F, 2261 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 2836, 3135, 3791 cm³ (V6 OHV), 3352 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Fifth-generation Grand Prix adopts front-drive, winning the Motor Trend Car of the Year award in its first year. Turbo 3·1 débuted as limited-edition model in 1989, and became a regular one in 1990, before deletion after 1991. Sedan introduced in 1990, replacing the 6000, while the 2·8 was deleted in favour of the 3·1. Quad-4 2·3 introduced in 1990 as the base engine, but this only lasted till 1992, when a 140 hp 3·1 took over. Twin-cam V6 becomes optional in 1991, when GT coupé replaced Turbo. Sedan facelifted in 1992, with a “light-bar” grille, with ABS an option on higher models. Four-speed auto option in 1993—this becomes the standard transmission the following year. Interior redesigned for 1994 to incorporate dual airbags, while GT package made available to sedans that year, and horsepower gains to 3·1 and 3·4.
Manufacturing location: Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Marque: Pontiac | Model: Pontiac Grand Prix | Predecessors: Pontiac Grand Prix (1978–87), Pontiac 6000 | Successor: Pontiac Grand Prix (1997–2003)
Citroën C2. 2003–9 (prod. 640,000 approx.). 3-door saloon. F/F, 1124, 1360 cm³ petrol, 1398 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC), 1360, 1587 cm³ petrol, 1560 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC). Citroën replaced its Saxo with a series of cars: the C3 took over from the five-door models, while the short-wheelbase C2 replaced the three-door ones. Good finish and ride, firm suspension on sporting models, but high sill on rear hatch and cramped for rear passengers. Update in 2006, minor facelift 2008.
Manufacturing locations: Aulnay-sous-Bois, France; Vigo, Spain
Marque: Citroën | Model: Citroën C2 | Predecessor: Citroën Saxo
Ford Consul Cortina/Ford Cortina (Archbishop). 1962–6 (prod. 933,143; 1,010,090 also reported). 2- and 4-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/R, 1198, 1498 cm³ (I4 OHV), 1558 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Conventional mid-sized saloon from Ford of Britain, codenamed Archbishop, a distant relation to German Ford Taunus 12M (P4), codenamed Cardinal, but with rear-wheel drive. Cortina name meant to bring romance into British motoring; car dropped Consul tag in 1965. Mild refresh in 1964, with extractor vents added to C-pillar. Began Ford’s domination of family car sector that eventually happened when Mk III Cortina came along; Mk I sold on value for money. Lotus Cortina from 1963 had 1·6-litre engine, major competition successes.
Manufacturing location: Dagenham, Essex, England
Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Cortina | Successor: Ford Cortina Mk II
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