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  • Bentley Mulsanne Turbo (1982-1985)

    Bentley
    Luxury Cars
    1980s
    Bentley Mulsanne Turbo (1982-1985)

    Bentley Mulsanne Turbo Manufacturer Bentley Production 1982 to 1985 Class luxury car Body style 4-door sedan Layout FR layout Engine 6.75 L Bentley Turbo V8 Wheelbase 120.47 in, ...

  • Bentley Turbo R (1985-1997)

    Registered
    Bentley
    Luxury Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Bentley Turbo R (1985-1997)

    Bentley Turbo R Manufacturer Bentley Production 1985–1997 7,230 produced Assembly Crewe, Cheshire, England Predecessor Mulsanne Turbo Successor Turbo RT Body style 4-door sedan ...

  • Bertone Genesis Concept (1988)

    Registered
    Lamborghini
    Concept & Prototype
    1980s
    Bertone Genesis Concept (1988)

    Bertone Genesis concept 1988 The Bertone Genesis or sometimes referred to as the Lamborghini Genesis was a Bertone designed concept car using Lamborghini parts. It was first ...

  • Billow (1984-1988)

    Registered
    Brazil
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Billow (1984-1988)

    Billow Crisna Indústria e Comércio de Carrocerias Ltda Rio de Janeiro , Brazil Crisna Indústria e Comércio de Carrocerias Ltda. was a Brazilian manufacturer of automobiles from ...

  • Birkin (1983-)

    Registered
    South Africa
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Birkin (1983-)

    Birkin Cars Durban , South Africa Birkin Cars is a South African manufacturer of automobiles starting from the 1980s . The brand name is Birkin . History John Watson founded the ...

  • Bitter Rally GT (1984)

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    Bitter
    Sports Cars
    1980s
    Bitter Rally GT (1984)

    Bitter Rally GT (1984) The Rally GT was a compact two-seat sports car based on the Opel Manta . 2.0 liter 110hp engine 120mph or 2.5 liter .164" length other components from the ...

  • Bitter SC (1981-1989)

    Bitter
    Sports Cars
    1980s
    Bitter SC (1981-1989)

    Bitter SC Car range Bitter SC Production period: 1981-1989 Body versions : Coupé , Cabriolet ,Sedan Engines: 3.0-3.9 liters (132-154 kW) Length: 4910-5060 mm Width: 1820 mm ...

  • Bitter Type 3 (1988)

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    Bitter
    Sports Cars
    1980s
    Bitter Type 3 (1988)

    Bitter Type 3 car Bitter Type 3 Production period: 1988 Body versions : Cabriolet-Coupe Engines: 3.0 liters Length: 4450 The Bitter Type 3 was a 2 + 2-seater Cabriolet , which ...

  • BL Princess 2 (1978-1981)

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    British Leyland
    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    BL Princess 2 (1978-1981)

    British Leyland Princess 2 1978 to 1981 Overview Manufacturer British Leyland Production July 1978 – November 1981 Body and chassis Class Large family car Body style 4-door ...

  • BL R-Series engine (1983-85)

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    British Leyland Engines
    Engines
    1980s
    BL R-Series engine (1983-85)

    British Leyland R-Series engine The R-Series is a petrol engine introduced by British Leyland in 1983 for the then-new Austin Maestro. It was only produced in one capacity—1.6 ...

  • BL S-Series engine (1984-1994)

    British Leyland Engines
    Engines
    1980s
    BL S-Series engine (1984-1994)

    British Leyland Rover S-Series engine The S-Series is a Straight-4 SOHC internal combustion engine developed by the Austin Rover Group (subsidiary of British Leyland), and ...

  • BM Enterprises (1985)

    Registered
    USA
    Manufacturers
    1980s

    BM Enterprises Automotive manufacturer Petaluma , California;USA From 1985. BM Enterprises was an American manufacturer of kit type automobiles . History The company was based ...

  • BMC 350 EA (1968-1984)

    BMC
    Vans Pick-ups
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    BMC 350 EA (1968-1984)

    BMC 345 350 420 440 EA vans history Manufacturer: BMC / Leyland Production period: 1968 to 1984 Type: commercial vehicle designs: Panel van , flatbed , minibus Engines: Gasoline ...

  • BMC Mini Moke (1964-1993)

    BMC | Austin
    Specialized
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    BMC Mini Moke (1964-1993)

    Mini Moke 1964 to 1993 Manufacturer BMC Leyland Australia British Leyland Portugal Cagiva Also called Austin Mini Moke Morris Mini Moke BMC Mini Moke (Military version)Leyland ...

  • BMW 3 Series E21 (1975-1983)

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    BMW
    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    BMW 3 Series E21 (1975-1983)

    BMW 3 Series E21 1975 to 1983 Manufacturer BMW Production 1975–1983 1,364,039 built Assembly Munich, West Germany Predecessor BMW 2002 Successor BMW E30 Class Entry-level luxury ...

  • BMW 3 Series E30 (1981-1994)

    Registered
    BMW
    Motor Cars
    1980s

    BMW E30 3 Series 1981-1994 Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 1981–1994 Body and chassis Body style 2-door coupé 2-door convertible 4-door saloon 5-door estate Layout Front ...

  • BMW 5 Series E12 (1972-1981)

    Registered
    BMW
    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s
    BMW 5 Series E12 (1972-1981)

    BMW 5 Series E12 1972 to 1981 Manufacturer BMW Production 1972–1981 699,094 built Assembly Dingolfing, West Germany Rosslyn, South Africa Toluca, MexicoChennai, India Cairo, ...

  • BMW 5 Series E28 (1981-1988)

    BMW
    Motor Cars
    1980s
    BMW 5 Series E28 (1981-1988)

    BMW 5 Series E28 1981 to 1988 Manufacturer BMW Production 1981–1988 722,328 built Class Motor car Engines Petrol I4 1766 cc 90 hp (67 kW) - 105 hp (78 kW) Petrol I6 1990 cc - ...

  • BMW 5 Series E34 (1988-1996)

    Registered
    BMW
    Motor Cars
    1980s
    BMW 5 Series E34 (1988-1996)

    BMW 5 Series E34 (1988 to 1996) Manufacturer BMW Production 1988–1996 1,333,412 built Assembly Dingolfing, Germany Toluca, Mexico Predecessor BMW E28 Successor BMW E39 Class ...

  • BMW 7 Series 1st Gen E23 (1977-1987)

    Registered
    BMW
    Luxury Cars
    1970s 1980s
    BMW 7 Series 1st Gen E23 (1977-1987)

    BMW 7 Series 1st Generation E23 1977 to 1987 Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 1977–1987 285,029 built Designer Paul Bracq (1974) Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon ...

  • BMW 7 Series 2nd Gen E32 (1986-1994)

    Registered
    BMW
    Luxury Cars
    1980s 1990s
    BMW 7 Series 2nd Gen E32 (1986-1994)

    BMW 7 Series 2nd Generation E32 1986 to 1994 Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 1986–1994 311,068 built Assembly Dingolfing, Germany Designer Ercole Spada; Hans Kerschbaum ...

  • BMW 8 Series E31 (1989-1999)

    BMW
    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    BMW 8 Series E31 (1989-1999)

    BMW 8 Series E31 Manufacturer BMW Production 1989 to 1999 Built 31,062 Assembly Germany Designer Klaus Kapitza Class Sports car Body style 2-door coupé Grand tourer Layout FR ...

  • BMW Goldfish V16 (1987-1988)

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    Bmw Engines
    Engines
    1980s
    BMW Goldfish V16 (1987-1988)

    BMW Goldfish V16 Engine 1987 The BMW V16 engine known as the project Goldfisch is a SOHC 32-valve V16 6.7 litre prototype automotive piston engine based on BMW M70 V12 engine.the ...

  • BMW GTP Race car (1986)

    Registered
    BMW
    Race cars
    1980s
    BMW GTP Race car (1986)

    BMW GTP Race 1986 Category IMSA GTP Constructor BMW/March Engineering Predecessor March 86G Technical specifications Chassis Aluminium monocoque, reinforced at key points with ...

  • BMW M1 E26 (1978–1981)

    BMW
    Sports Cars
    1970s 1980s

    BMW M1 E26 1978 to 1981 Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 1978–1981 453 built Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro Body and chassis Class Sports car Body style 2-door coupé Layout Rear ...

  • BMW M102 Engine (1980-1982)

    Bmw Engines
    Engines
    1980s
    BMW M102 Engine (1980-1982)

    BMW M102 Straight-6 engine From 1980 to 1982 The BMW M102 (also known as "M30B32LAE") is a turbocharged straight-6 SOHC piston engine which was produced from 1980–1982. The ...

  • BMW M106 Engine (1982-1986)

    Bmw Engines
    Engines
    1980s
    BMW M106 Engine (1982-1986)

    BMW M106 Straight-6 Engine From 1982 to 1986 The BMW M106 (also called "M30B34MAE") is a turbocharged straight-6 SOHC piston engine which replaced the M102 engine and was ...

  • BMW M21 Engine (1983-1991)

    Bmw Engines
    Engines
    1980s
    BMW M21 Engine (1983-1991)

    BMW M21 Engine 1983 to 1991 The BMW M21 is a six-cylinder-inline-diesel engine developed by BMW. The engine with swirl chamber injection is based on the otto engine M20 and was ...

  • BMW M3 E30 (1985-1992)

    Registered
    BMW
    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s

    BMW M3 3 Series E30 1985 to 1992 Production 1985–1992 Body style 2-door coupé 2-door convertible Engine 2.3 L I4 Transmission 5-speed manual Wheelbase 101.1 in (2,568 mm) Length ...

  • BMW M40 Engine (1987-1995)

    Bmw Engines
    Engines
    1980s
    BMW M40 Engine (1987-1995)

    BMW M40 Straight-4 engine Production period: 1987-1994 Manufacturer: BMW How it works: Otto Engine Type: R4 Valve control: OHC displacement: 1596-1795 cm 3 Fuel supply: manifold ...

  • BMW M42 Engine (1989-1996)

    Bmw Engines
    Engines
    1980s
    BMW M42 Engine (1989-1996)

    BMW M42 DOHC Straight-4 Engine From 1989 to 1996 M42 Production period: 1989-1996 Manufacturer: BMW Engine Type: R4 Valve control: DOHC , chain displacement: 1796 cm 3 Fuel ...

  • BMW M5 E28 (1985-1988)

    Registered
    BMW
    Sports Cars
    1980s
    BMW M5 E28 (1985-1988)

    BMW M5 E28 1985 to 1988 Overview Production 1985–1988 2,191 produced Assembly Garching, West Germany Rosslyn, South Africa Powertrain Engine 3.5 L six-cylinder petrol (BMW ...

  • BMW M5 E34 (1989-1995)

    Registered
    BMW
    Sports Cars
    1980s
    BMW M5 E34 (1989-1995)

    BMW M5 2nd generation E34 1989 to 1995 Overview Production 1989–1995 12,254 produced Assembly Garching, Germany Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon/sedan, 5-door ...

  • BMW M6 635CSi E24 (1983-1989)

    Registered
    BMW
    Sports Cars
    1980s
    BMW M6 635CSi E24 (1983-1989)

    BMW M6 E24 M635CSi 1983 to 1989 Overview Production 1983–1989 Designer Ulf Weidhase Body and chassis Body style 2-door coupé Powertrain Engine 3.5 L 286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp) BMW ...

  • BMW M70 V12 Engine (1987-1996)

    Bmw Engines
    Engines
    1980s
    BMW M70 V12 Engine (1987-1996)

    BMW M70 V12 Engine From 1987 to 1996 The BMW M70 is a V12 SOHC piston engine which was BMW's first production V12 and was produced from 1987 to 1996. The BMW M70 is a 220 kW ...

  • BMW S14 Engine (1986-1990)

    Bmw Engines
    Engines
    1980s
    BMW S14 Engine (1986-1990)

    BMW S14 DOHC straight-4 Petrol Engine From 1986 To 1990 The BMW S14 is a straight-4 DOHC piston engine which was used in the E30 M3. It is based on the M10 block and the M88 head ...

  • BMW S38 Engine (1986-1996)

    Bmw Engines
    Engines
    1980s
    BMW S38 Engine (1986-1996)

    BMW S38 Straight-6 engine From 1986 to 1996 The BMW S38 is a straight-6 DOHC piston engine which replaced the M88 and was produced from 1986-1996. It is based on the M88/3 ...

  • BMW Z1 (1989-1991)

    BMW
    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    BMW Z1 (1989-1991)

    BMW Z1 car History 1989 to 1991 Overview Manufacturer BMW Production March 1989 to June 1991 Designer Harm Lagaay Class Sports car Type Roadster Engine 2.5 L BMW M20B25 I6 ...

  • Bobby Indústria (1983-1990)

    Registered
    Brazil
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Bobby Indústria (1983-1990)

    Bobby Indústria e Comércio de Carrocerias Automotive manufacturer of Rio de Janeiro.Brazil from 1983 to 1990. Bobby Indústria e Comércio de Carrocerias Ltda. , previously Spaic ...

  • Bohse (1980-1999)

    Registered
    Germany
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Bohse (1980-1999)

    Bohse Automotive manufacturers Dorpen; Germany from 1980 until 1999. The Bohse automotive GmbH was a German automobile manufacturer based in Dörpen (EMS) was established. Owner ...

  • Bonito (1981-1987)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Bonito (1981-1987)

    Bonito (ACM Limited) Automotive manufacturer of Dorset.Great Britain from 1981 to 1987. Bonito was a British kit car brand in the 1980s. History Alan Bradshaw and Hans Alma ...

  • Bouillot Helsel (1983)

    Registered
    Guernsey
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Bouillot Helsel (1983)

    Bouillot Helsel Inc Bouillot Helsel Inc. was a manufacturer of automobiles of the Channel Island of Guernsey .The brand name was Bouillot-Helsel . History The company was based ...

  • BRA (1981-)

    Registered
    Britain
    Manufacturers
    1980s
    BRA (1981-)

    BRA (Beribo Replica Automobiles ) Carmakers manufactured in Doncaster.Great Britain from 1981 on. BRA is a British kit car brand that started in 1981 in Doncaster, South ...

  • Brabham BT52 (1983)

    Brabham
    Race cars
    1980s
    Brabham BT52 (1983)

    Brabham BT52 F1 Race car Constructor: Brabham Production 1983 Designer: Gordon Murray Chassis: Monocoque made of carbon fiber with subframe at the rear axle Engine: BMW M ...

  • Brabham BT53 (1984)

    Brabham
    Race cars
    1980s
    Brabham BT53 (1984)

    Brabham BT53 F1 Car Constructor: Brabham Designer: Gordon Murray Years 1984 Chassis: Monocoque made of carbon fiber with subframe at the rear axle Engine: BMW M 12/13 1.5 liter R ...