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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Audi 80 (Typ 80/Typ 82). 1972–8 (prod. 1,103,766). 2- and 4-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/F, 1297, 1471, 1588 cm³ (I4 OHC). First modern Audi developed under Volkswagen ownership, related to Volkswagen Passat (B1); the estate was largely identical to the Passat Variant except for the front end, and the factory it was built in. Modern OHC engines shared with VW. Very light and economical. Exported to the US as Audi Fox. Facelift in 1976 to Typ 82, sharing a family look with the Audi 100 (C2); 1·6 replaced 1·5. The new front end eventually found its way to Brazilian-market Passat B1s.
Manufacturing location: Ingolstadt, Germany
Marque: Audi | Model: Audi 80 | Predecessor: Audi F103 | Successor: Audi 80 (B2)
Dodge Shadow (P-body/AP). 1987–94 (prod. 1,423,068 incl. Plymouth Sundance). 3- and 5-door sedan, 2-door convertible. F/F, 2213, 2501 cm³ (I4 OHC), 2972 cm³ (V6 OHC). K-car compact with an inch cut out of the wheelbase, Daytona suspension, and a more rounded body resembling the Dodge Lancer, originally destined to replace the Omni. Reportedly cost $600 million to develop, targeting first-time and female buyers. Notchback looks, but actually a hatchback. Carroll Shelby worked on CSX models, with turbo 2·2 developing 174 hp. Revised interior 1990. Convertible from 1991. Entry-level Shadow America from 1991. Three-litre replaced turbo 2·5 in 1992. Had Chrysler name in México and Europe. Unprofitable for Dodge, but attracted younger buyers to the brand. Twinned with Plymouth Sundance.
Manufacturing locations: Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA; Toluca, México
Marque: Dodge | Predecessors: Dodge Omni, Dodge Charger (1983–7), Renault Alliance | Successor: Dodge Neon (1995–9)
Nissan Silvia (S10). 1975–9 (prod. 48,438). 2-door coupé. F/R, 1770, 1952 cm³ (I4 OHC). Silvia name revived for Nissan’s answer to the Toyota Celica (A20) but on a compact Nissan Sunny (B210) platform and cart springs at rear. Single body style, engine from Bluebird U, with larger unit for export. Emissions’ control technology, called NAPS, from 1976. Mid-term changes 1977. Never a success against the Celica. Exported as 200SX to North America.
Manufacturing location: Japan
Marque: Nissan | Model: Nissan Silvia | Predecessor: Nissan Silvia (CSP311) | Successor: Nissan Silvia (S110)
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