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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Mercury Cougar. 1971–3 (prod. 177,194). 2-door coupé, 2-door convertible. F/R, 351, 429 in³ (V8 OHV). Slightly bigger than the 1967–70 original (wheelbase up an inch, to 112·1 in), with four exposed headlights at front, and a “flying buttress” fastback at rear. Essentially a twin to the Ford Mustang (1971–3), but with different sheetmetal. No concession to economy, with V8s only, though 429 dropped for 1972, but hardly a performance car: Cougar was plusher than Mustang and was more a cruiser. Last of the Cougar convertibles with this generation.
Manufacturing location: Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Marque: Mercury | Model: Mercury Cougar | Predecessor: Mercury Cougar (1969–70) | Successor: Mercury Cougar (1974–6)
Honda Legend (KA7/KA8). 1990–6 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 2-door coupé. F/F, 3206 cm³ (V6 OHC). With Accord and Vigor growing into Mk I Legend territory, Honda moved the second generation (dubbed ‘Super Legend’ in Japanese marketing) even further upmarket, with the 3·2 V6 the only powerplant, and offered it only in a class 3 size. C32A engine longitudinally installed, with automatics only in the home market, though five- and six-speed manuals were offered for export. Adopted technologies from Honda NSX (NA1) development. Passenger-side airbag made its début, a first for Japan, appearing with side door beams, ABS, driver’s airbag and front seat belt pretensioners. A navigation system (not satellite-driven) was optional. Made in Korea as the Daewoo Arcadia and sold in North America as the Acura Legend. Mid-term changes on the home market in 1993. Discontinued in Japan in January 1996.
Manufacturing location: Sayama, Saitama, Japan
Marque: Honda | Model: Honda Legend | Predecessor: Honda Legend (KA1) | Successor: Honda Legend (KA9)
Haval (哈弗) H4. 2018 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/F, 1342, 1499 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Haval creates an intermediate model between the H2S and the H6, with a model sporting very similar looks, which could be traced back to Haval’s HR-02 concept. Named shared with the earlier export version of the Changcheng M4. Wheelbase up 110 mm over H2S’s, and 20 mm down from H6’s. Power reduction on 1·5 to 150 PS (down from 169 PS) for 2020 model year. Pro model released in 2021, with blacked-out details.
Manufacturing location: Tianjin, China
Marque: Haval
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