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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Jaguar E-type V12 (XJ25). 1971–4 (prod. 7,990 approx. roadster, 7,300 approx. coupé). 3-door coupé, 2-door roadster. F/R, 5343 cm³ (V12 OHC). Last hurrah for famed E-type, starting to creep into the luxury market with a bigger chrome grille and chrome hubcaps. V12 helped restore power Stateside, where detoxing had hit horsepower. Power steering standard. Very thirsty. All Es now on the longer wheelbase with the 2+2, the old two-seater consigned to history. Last 50 in black.
Manufacturing location: Coventry, West Midlands, England
Marque: Jaguar | Model: Jaguar E-type | Predecessor: Jaguar E-type Series II | Successors: Jaguar XJ-S (1975–81), Jaguar F-type
Daihatsu Rocky (A200S/A210S). 2019 to date (prod. 24,409 sold in 2019). 5-door SUV. F/F, F/A, 996 cm³ (I3 DOHC). Rocky nameplate revived for a small SUV, badge-engineered as Toyota Raize, the first car on the DNGA (Daihatsu New Global Architecture) platform. Shown at Tokyo 2019. Much lower than original Rocky, and similar length (under 4 m). Three-cylinder turbo mated to CVT gearbox; torsion beam at rear; torque distribution on 4WD models. Modern technology, including rear cross-traffic alert, and in-car wifi tied to sat-nav, linking Daihatsu Connect suite of services.
Manufacturing location: Shiga, Kansai, Japan
Marque: Daihatsu | Model: Daihatsu Rocky | Predecessor: Daihatsu Be-Go
Small, boxy van originally rivalling Nissan Cube, with first generation produced for 12 years. Successor was sleeker and replaced the Wish on the Taiwanese market.
Marque: Toyota | Predecessor: Toyota Wish
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