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  • Toyota MR2 MK2 W20 (1989-1999)

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    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Toyota MR2 MK2 W20 (1989-1999)

    Toyota MR2 Second generation 1989–1999 Overview Production 1989–Sep 1999 Designer Kazutoshi Arima Tadashi Nakagawa (roadster) Body and chassis Body style 2-door coupé or T-top ...

  • Toyota PZ engine (1989-)

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    Engines
    1980s
    Toyota PZ engine (1989-)

    Toyota PZ engine The 1PZ is a 3.4 L (3469 cc) Inline 5 cylinder, 10 valve SOHC diesel engine. Bore is 94 mm and stroke is 100 mm, with a compression ratio of 22.7:1 Output is ...

  • Toyota RV-5 concept (1982)

    Concept & Prototype
    1980s
    Toyota RV-5 concept (1982)

    Toyota concept RV-5 Toyota RV-5 concept from 1982 Manufacturer Toyota Production 1982 Layout F4 Platform L20 Tercel Related Tercel Transmission 5-speed manual The Toyota RV-5 was ...

  • Toyota RZ engine (1989-2009)

    Engines
    1980s
    Toyota RZ engine (1989-2009)

    Toyota RZ engine (1989-2009) The Toyota RZ engine family is a straight-4 piston engine series built in Japan. The RZ series uses a cast iron engine block and aluminum SOHC or ...

  • Toyota Starlet 3rd gen (1984-1989)

    Motor Cars
    1980s
    Toyota Starlet 3rd gen (1984-1989)

    Toyota Starlet 3rd Generation EP7#/NP7 Production: 1984 to 1989 Class: Motor car Body versions: hatchback van Engines: Gasoline: 1.0-1.3 liters (40-75 kW) Diesel :1.5 liters (40 ...

  • Toyota SV-2 concept (1981)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1980s
    Toyota SV-2 concept (1981)

    Toyota concept car SV-2 Toyota SV-2 concept car from 1981 Manufacturer Toyota Production 1981 Layout FR Platform A60 Supra Related Toyota Supra Engine 2.8 L 5M-GEU I6 The Toyota ...

  • Toyota SV-3 concept (1983)

    Concept & Prototype
    1980s
    Toyota SV-3 concept (1983)

    Toyota concept car SV-3 Toyota SV-3 concept car from 1983 Manufacturer Toyota Production 1983 Body style 2-door coupe Related Toyota MR2 Engine 1.6 L 4A-GE I4 The SV-3 was a ...

  • Toyota TAC3 concept (1983)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1980s
    Toyota TAC3 concept (1983)

    Toyota concept car TAC3 Toyota TAC3 concept from 1983 Manufacturer Toyota Production 1983 Layout 4WD The TAC3 was a 4WD concept car by Toyota, first shown at the 1983 Tokyo Motor ...

  • Toyota Tercel 1st Gen (1978-1982) 

    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Toyota Tercel 1st Gen (1978-1982) 

    Toyota Tercel 1st Generation (L10) Production period: 1978-1982 Class: Motor Car Body versions: Sedan,coupé Engines: Gasoline : 1.3-1.5 litres (45-61 kW) Length: 3960-3990 mm ...

  • Toyota Tercel 2nd Gen (1982-1986)

    Motor Cars
    1980s
    Toyota Tercel 2nd Gen (1982-1986)

    Toyota Tercel 2nd Generation L20 (1982-1986) Production period: 1982 to 1986 Body versions : Sedan , hatchback , station wagon Layout : Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or ...

  • Toyota Tercel 3rd Gen L30 (1986-1990)

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    Motor Cars
    1980s
    Toyota Tercel 3rd Gen L30 (1986-1990)

    Toyota Tercel 3rd Generation L30 Production period: 1986-1990 Body versions : Combined sedan , coupe Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.3-1.5 liters (55-66 kW) Diesel engine :1.5 ...

  • Toyota UZ V8 engine (1989-)

    Engines
    1980s
    Toyota UZ V8 engine (1989-)

    Toyota Lexus UZ engine From 1989 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Production 1989– Combustion chamber Configuration DOHC 90° V8 Chronology Predecessor Toyota V ...

  • Toyota W engine (1983-1995)

    Engines
    1980s
    Toyota W engine (1983-1995)

    Toyota W engine 1983 to 1995 Manufacturer Hino Motors Also called Hino W04D Production 1983-1995 Combustion chamber Configuration Inline-4 Displacement 4,009 cc (244.6 cu in) ...

  • Toyota Y engine (1982-2008)

    Engines
    1980s
    Toyota Y engine (1982-2008)

    Toyota Y engine The Toyota Y engine is a design that's a combination of the Toyota T engine, and the Toyota R engine, in a way that's similar to how the Toyota F engine is a ...

  • Toyota ZZ engine (1988-)

    Engines
    1980s
    Toyota ZZ engine (1988-)

    Toyota ZZ engine The Toyota ZZ engine family is a straight-4 piston engine series. The ZZ series uses a die-cast aluminum engine block with aluminum silicon cylinder liners, and ...

  • Trabant 601 (1964-1990)

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    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    Trabant 601 (1964-1990)

    Trabant 601 car history Manufacturer: VEB Production period: 1964 to 1990 Class : Motor car Body versions : Limousine , station wagon ,ATV Engines: Gasoline 0.6 liter The Trabant ...

  • Transformer (1986-1990)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Transformer (1986-1990)

    Transformer Cars Automotive manufacturer of Frant , East Sussex.Great Britain from 1986 to 1990. Transformer Cars was a British manufacturer of replica Lancia Stratos automobile ...

  • Treser (1987-1988)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Treser (1987-1988)

    Treser (Walter Treser Automotive Engineering) Vehicle manufacturer History Berlin Germany from 1987 to 1988 Treser TR-1 The Walter Treser Automobilbau GmbH was ...

  • Tri-Magnum (1985)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Tri-Magnum (1985)

    Tri-Magnum Sales Inc.(Urbasport) Automotive manufacturer of rvine , California United States Tri-Magnum Sales Inc. was an American manufacturer of kit car automobiles in the ...

    USA

  • TriHawk (1982-1987)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    TriHawk (1982-1987)

    Trihawk Vehicles inc Automotive manufacturer of California.United States from 1982 to 1987. In 1983, the production began by Hawk Vehicles Inc. in Dana Point in California . 1985 ...

    USA

  • Triple C Challenger (1984-1994)

    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Triple C Challenger (1984-1994)

    Triple C Challenger Cars Automotive manufacturer of Corby, Northamptonshire.Great Britain from 1984 to 1994. Triple C Challenger Cars was a British manufacturer of sports ...

  • Trishul Autocrafts (1982-1991)

    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Trishul Autocrafts (1982-1991)

    Trishul Autocrafts Ltd (Phooltas Transmotives) Automotive manufacturer Patna, India From 1982 to 1991. Trishul Autocrafts Pvt. Ltd. was a manufacturer of motor ...

  • Triumph Acclaim (1981-1984)

    Motor Cars
    1980s
    Triumph Acclaim (1981-1984)

    Triumph Acclaim 1981 to 1984 Overview Manufacturer British Leyland/Honda Production 1981–1984 133,626 made Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon Related Honda Ballade ...

  • Triumph Spitfire 1500 (1974-1981)

    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Triumph Spitfire 1500 (1974-1981)

    Triumph Spitfire 1500 1974 to 1981 Overview Production 1974–1981 95,829 made Powertrain Engine 1,493 cc (1.5 l) I4 Transmission 4-speed manual with optional overdrive on top and ...

  • Triumph TR7 (1975-1981)

    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Triumph TR7 (1975-1981)

    Triumph TR7 1975 to 1981 Overview Manufacturer Triumph Motor Company Production 1975–1981 112,368 (TR7 coupe/hardtop) 28,864 (TR7 cabriolet/roadster) 2,497 (TR8) Assembly Speke, ...

  • Triumph TR8 (1978-1981)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s
    Triumph TR8 (1978-1981)

    Triumph TR8 1978 to 1981 Overview Manufacturer Triumph Motor Company Production 1978–1981 Assembly Speke, Merseyside, England Canley, West Midlands, England Solihull, West ...

  • Troll (1987-1995)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Troll (1987-1995)

    Troll Engineering Company Limited Automotive manufacturer of Minehead , Somerset.Great Britain from 1987 to 1995. Troll Engineering Company Limited was a British manufacturer of ...

  • TVR 350i (1983-1989)

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    Sports Cars
    1980s
    TVR 350i (1983-1989)

    TVR 350i (1983 to 1989) Manufacturer TVR Also called TVR Tasmin 350i TVR 350SX Production 1983.08–1989 Predecessor TVR Tasmin 280i Class Sports car Body style 2-dr coupé 2-dr ...

    TVR

  • TVR 390SE (1984-1989)

    Sports Cars
    1980s
    TVR 390SE (1984-1989)

    TVR 390SE (1984 to 1989) Manufacturer TVR Also called TVR 420SE Production 1984 - 1989 Successor TVR 400SE Class Sports car Body style 2-door convertible Layout FR layout ...

    TVR

  • TVR 400SE (1988-1991)

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    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    TVR 400SE (1988-1991)

    TVR 400SE 1988 to 1991 Manufacturer TVR Also called TVR 400SX TVR 430SE TVR 450SE Production 1988 - 1991 Predecessor TVR 390SE Successor TVR Griffith Class Sports car Body style ...

    TVR

  • TVR 420 SEAC (1986-1988)

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    Sports Cars
    1980s
    TVR 420 SEAC (1986-1988)

    TVR 420 SEAC 1986 to 1988 Manufacturer TVR Production 1986 - 1988 Class Sports car Body style 2 - door drophead Layout FR layout Platform TVR Wedges Engine TVR Power Rover V8 ...

    TVR

  • TVR 450 SEAC (1988-1989)

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    Sports Cars
    1980s
    TVR 450 SEAC (1988-1989)

    TVR 450 SEAC (1988 to 1989) Manufacturer TVR Production 1988 - 1989 Predecessor TVR 420 SEAC Class Sports car Body style 2-door drophead Layout FR layout Platform TVR Wedge ...

    TVR

  • TVR S Series (1986-1994)

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    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    TVR S Series (1986-1994)

    TVR S Series (1986 to 1994) The TVR S Series was announced at the 1986 NEC motor show. Due to a massive positive response the car went into production in less than 12 months, ...

    TVR

  • TVR Tasmin (1980-1988)

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    Sports Cars
    1980s
    TVR Tasmin (1980-1988)

    TVR Tasmin (1980 to 1988) Manufacturer TVR Also called Tasmin, 280i, Tasmin 200 Production 1980 - 1988 Predecessor TVR 3000M/Taimar Successor TVR 350i Class Sports car Body style ...

    TVR

  • Unicorn Blee (1986-1989)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s

    Unicorn (Blee Motors) Automotive Manufacturer of Killingworth , Tyne and Wear; Great Britain from 1986 to 1989. Blee Motors was a British manufacturer of kit type ...

  • UNO (1989)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    UNO (1989)

    UNO Automotive manufacturer of Linköping Sweden from 1989. The project started in the late 1980s with a budget of 3 million SEK and the backing of several strong financial ...

  • Ural-375 (1960-1993)

    lorries Trucks
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    Ural-375 (1960-1993)

    Ural-375 truck history Manufacturer: Uralsky Awtomobilny Sawod Type: Commercial vehicle Production period: 1960 to 1993 Body: truck various,military Engines: V8 gasoline engine ...

  • Urovesa (1981-)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Urovesa (1981-)

    UROVESA (URO, Vehículos Especiales, S.A.) Automotive manufacturer of Santiago de Compostela,Spain from 1981 on URO, Vehículos Especiales, S.A. (UROVESA) is a Spanish heavy ...

  • UVA Laser (1981-1995)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    UVA Laser (1981-1995)

    UVA (Unique Vehicle & Accessory Company Limited) KIt Car manufacturer of Whitchurch , Hampshire.Great Britain from 1981 to 1995. The Unique Vehicle & Accessory Company Limited ...

  • VAM Lerma (1981–1983)

    Motor Cars
    1980s
    VAM Lerma (1981–1983)

    VAM Lerma 1981 to 1983 Manufacturer Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos (VAM) Assembly Mexico City, Mexico Body and chassis Class Compact Body style 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback ...

    VAM

  • Vauxhall Astra GTE MK1 (1983-1984)

    Sports Cars
    1980s
    Vauxhall Astra GTE MK1 (1983-1984)

    Vauxhall Astra GTE MK1 Make Vauxhall opel (GM) Produced 1983 to 1984 Body style 3-5 door hatchback Class Sports car Engine in-line four Petrol 1.8-litre Transmission 5-speed ...

  • Vauxhall Astra GTE MK2 (1984-1991)

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    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Vauxhall Astra GTE MK2 (1984-1991)

    VAUXHALL ASTRA GTE MK2 (1984-1991) VAUXHALL ASTRA GTE Body and chassis Body style 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback Platform monocoque Powertrain Engine in-line four ...

  • Vauxhall Belmont (1986-1991)

    Motor Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Vauxhall Belmont (1986-1991)

    Vauxhall Belmont Production period: 1986 to 1991 Class: motor car Body versions: Saloon Engines: Gasoline : 1.2-2.0 litres (40-115 kW) Diesel engines: 1.5-1.7 litres (40-60 kW) ...

  • Vauxhall Calibra (1989–1997)

    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Vauxhall Calibra (1989–1997)

    Vauxhall Opel Calibra 1989 to 1997 Overview Manufacturer Opel Also called Chevrolet Calibra Holden Calibra Vauxhall Calibra Production 1989–1997 239,118 built 4x4: 3,385 V6: ...

  • Vauxhall Carlton Mk II (1986-1994)

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    Luxury Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Vauxhall Carlton Mk II (1986-1994)

    Vauxhall Carlton Mark II Production period: 1986 to 1994 Body versions : Saloon , station wagon Engines: Gasoline : 1.8-3.6 liters (66-277 kW) Diesel : 2.3 liters (52-74 kW) ...