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  • Russell (1904-16)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s
    Russell (1904-16)

    Russell Motor Car Company Canadian automobile manufacture Toronto,Canada. Produced from 1904 to 1916 Russell 1914 tourer The Russell Motor Car Company was an automobile ...

  • Russo-Balt (1909-1923)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s
    Russo-Balt (1909-1923)

    Russo-Balt Russian Automotive manufacture Moscow,Russia From 1909 to 1923 Russo-Balt or Russo-Baltique was one of the first Russian companies that produced cars between 1909 and ...

  • Russon (1951-1952)

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    Manufacturers
    1950s

    Russon History (1951-1952) Car manufacturer Founded Stanbridge, Bedfordshire Great Britain Overview Manufacturer Russon Cars Ltd Production 1951-1952 Body and chassis Class ...

  • Ruston & Hornsby (1918-1966)

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    Manufacturers
    1910s

    Ruston & Hornsby History (1918) Former type Private Industry Engineering Fate Merger Predecessor(s) Ruston, Proctor and Company Successor(s) European Gas Turbines, Siemens ...

  • Rüttger (1920-1921)

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    Manufacturers
    1920s

    Rüttger (Carl Ruttger Motorpflug und Automobilwerke) Vehicle manufacturer Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Germany from 1920 to 1921 The company Carl Rüttger Motorpflug and automobile ...

  • Ruxton (1929-1931)

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    Manufacturers
    1920s
    Ruxton (1929-1931)

    Ruxton (New Era Motors, Inc.) Automotive manufacturer of New York.United States from 1929 to 1931. Ruxton is an American automobile brand of the former New Era Motors, Inc. , ...

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  • RV Dynamics (1995-2008)

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    Manufacturers
    1990s
    RV Dynamics (1995-2008)

    RV Dynamics Feering, Colchester , Essex from 1995 to 2008 RV Dynamics was a British manufacturer of kit type automobiles . History Roy Sellwood and Vince Wright founded the ...

  • RW Kitcars (1983-2000)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    RW Kitcars (1983-2000)

    RW Kitcars Automotive manufacturer of Melton Mowbray , Leicestershire.Great Britain from 1983 to 2000. RW Kitcars Limited was a British manufacturer of replica kit car ...

  • RWD Rear-wheel drive

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    RWD Rear-wheel drive

    Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive (RWD) typically places the engine in the front of the vehicle and the driven wheels are located at the rear, a configuration known as ...

  • RWN (1927-1930)

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    1920s
    RWN (1927-1930)

    RWN (Rudolf Weide fahrzeugbau) Automotive manufacturer Germany from 1927 to 1930. Fahrzeugfabrik Rudolf Weide The vehicle factory Rudolf Weide was a German car manufacturer, ...

  • RYCSA (1955-1978)

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    1950s
    RYCSA (1955-1978)

    RYCSA Rosatti y Cristóforo Industrias Metalúrgicas SA Rosatti y Cristóforo Industrias Metalúrgicas SA , RYCSA for short , was an Argentine manufacturer of automobiles . History ...

  • Ryde (1904-1906)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Ryde Motors 1904-1906 West Ealing (Middlesex). UK The Ryde Motors Ltd.. was a British car manufacturer in West Ealing (Middlesex). 1904-1906 there was the Model 14/16 hp, one of ...

  • Ryknield Motor Co. (1903-1906)

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    1900s
    Ryknield Motor Co. (1903-1906)

    Ryknield Motor Co. Ltd 1903-1906 Burton-upon-Trent (Staffordshire). UK A 15hp Ryknield brougham The Ryknield Motor Co. Ltd.. was a British automobile manufacturer in ...

  • Ryley (1913)

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    Manufacturers
    1910s

    J. A. Ryley car manufacturer Birmingham (1913) Ryley was a British automobile manufacturer that was established in Birmingham in 1913 only. The Ryley was a Cyclecar , that of a ...

  • Rytecraft (1934-1960)

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    1930s
    Rytecraft (1934-1960)

    Rytecraft History (1934) Car manufacturer Founded London Great Britain Rytecraft Scootacar Overview Manufacturer British Motorboat Manufacturing Company Production 1934-1960 ...

  • S & J Motor (1984-1986)

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    1980s
    S & J Motor (1984-1986)

    S & J Motor Engineers Battle, East Sussex S & J Motor Engineers was a British manufacturer of kit type automobiles from the 1980s. The brand name was S & J. History Simon Hilton ...

  • Saab 9-3 1st gen (1998-2002)

    Motor Cars
    1990s 2000s
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    Saab 9-3 1st gen (1998-2002)

    Saab 9-3 First generation (1998–2003) Overview Production 1998–2002 Assembly Trollhättan, Sweden (hatchback) Uusikaupunki, Finland (Valmet Automotive) (1999–2003 convertible and ...

  • Saab 9-3 2nd gen (2002–2012)

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    Motor Cars
    2000s 2010s
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    Saab 9-3 2nd gen (2002–2012)

    Saab 9-3 Second generation Manufacturer Saab Automobile Production 2002–2012 Predecessor Saab 900 Class Compact executive car The second-generation model was launched at the ...

  • Saab 9-4X (2011)

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    Off-Road
    2010s
    Saab 9-4X (2011)

    Saab 9-4X 2011 Manufacturer General Motors Production 2011573 produced Model years 2011 Assembly Ramos Arizpe, Mexico (General Motors) Predecessor Saab 9-7X Class compact luxury ...

  • Saab 9-5 1st Gen (1997-2010)

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    Motor Cars
    1990s 2000s
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    Saab 9-5 1st Gen (1997-2010)

    Saab 9-5 First generation 1997 to 2010 Production 1997–2009 (sedan) 1998–2010 (wagon) Body style 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon Layout FF layout Platform GM2900 platform ...

  • Saab 9-5 2nd gen (2010-2012)

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    Luxury Cars
    2010s
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    Saab 9-5 2nd gen (2010-2012)

    Saab 9-5 Second generation 2010 to 2012 Production 2010–2012 Body style 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive/four-wheel drive Platform GM ...

  • Saab 900 1st Gen (1978-1994)

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    1970s 1980s 1990s
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    Saab 900 1st Gen (1978-1994)

    Saab 900 1st Generation Manufacturer Saab Automobile Production 1978–1993 (1994) Assembly Trollhättan, Sweden Arlöv, Sweden Uusikaupunki, Finland (Valmet Automotive) Predecessor ...

  • Saab 900 2nd Gen (1994-1998)

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    Luxury Cars
    1990s
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    Saab 900 2nd Gen (1994-1998)

    Saab 900 2nd generation 1994 to 1998 Manufacturer Saab Automobile Production 1994–1998 Assembly Trollhättan, Sweden Uusikaupunki, Finland (Convertible) (Valmet Automotive) ...

  • Saab 9000 (1984-1998)

    Luxury Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Yes
    Saab 9000 (1984-1998)

    Saab 9000 1984 to 1998 Manufacturer Saab Automobile Production 1984–1998 (503,087 produced) Assembly Sweden: Trollhättan Finland: Uusikaupunki (1984–1991) Successor Saab 9-5 ...

  • Saab 95 (1959-1978)

    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s 1970s
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    Saab 95 (1959-1978)

    Saab 95 Manufacturer Saab Production 1959 to 1978 Class Motor Car Body style 3-door station wagon, van Layout FF layout Related Saab 93, 96 Engine 841 cc 2-stroke I3 ...

  • Saab 96 (1960-1980)

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    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
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    Saab 96 (1960-1980)

    Saab 96 1960 to 1980 Overview Manufacturer Saab Automobile Production 1960-1980 Assembly Trollhättan, Sweden Uusikaupunki, Finland (1970-, Saab-Valmet), Antwerp, Belgium. ...

  • Saab 99 (1968-1984)

    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s 1980s
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    Saab 99 (1968-1984)

    Saab 99 Production period: 1968 to 1984 Class : motor car Body versions : Sedan , station wagon Engines: Gasoline : 1.7-2.0 liters (59-107 kW) Length: 4350-4480 mm Width: 1680 mm ...

  • Saab B engine (1964-1981)

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    Engines
    1960s
    Saab B engine (1964-1981)

    Saab B engine 1964 to 1981 The Saab B engine is based on the Triumph Slant-4 engine and replaced their aging two-stroke engine. When it was decided to develop a new Saab model in ...

  • Saab B201 2.0L H engine (1981-1991)

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    Engines
    1980s
    Saab B201 2.0L H engine (1981-1991)

    Saab B201 2.0l H engine Configuration Inline-4 Displacement 1,985 cc (121.1 cu in) Cylinder block alloy Cast iron Cylinder head alloy Aluminum Fuel type Gasoline Oil system Wet ...

  • Saab B202 & B212 2.0L 16V H engine (1984-1994)

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    Engines
    1980s
    Saab B202 & B212 2.0L 16V H engine (1984-1994)

    Saab H B202 & B212 H engine Configuration Inline-4 Displacement 1,985 cc (121.1 cu in) Cylinder bore 90 mm (3.5 in) 93 mm (3.7 in) Piston stroke 78 mm (3.1 in) 90 mm (3.5 in) ...

  • Saab ECU Upgrades

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    Saab ECU Upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Saab Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Saab cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP SRS II Tuning Performance 9-3 1.9 TTiD ...

  • Saab EV-1 Concept (1985)

    Concept & Prototype
    1980s
    Saab EV-1 Concept (1985)

    Saab EV-1 Concept Car (1985) Saab EV-1, or Saab 900 Turbo EV-1, was developed by Saab in 1985 as a fully functional concept car, EV-1 stands for "Experimental Vehicle One". ...

  • Saab history (1947-2014)

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    1940s
    Saab history (1947-2014)

    Saab AB History Automotive manufacturer of Stockholm. Sweden from 1937 to 2014. Saab AB is a Swedish aircraft and defense group . The company was founded in 1937 as Svenska ...

  • Saab Sonett MK I 94 (1955-1957)

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    Sports Cars
    1950s
    Saab Sonett MK I 94 (1955-1957)

    Saab Sonett MK I 1955 to 1957 Also called Saab 94, Super Sport prototypes Production 1955–57 Successor Saab Sonett II Body style 2-door and 2-seat roadster Layout MF layout ...

  • Saab Sonett MK II 97 (1966-1969)

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    Sports Cars
    1960s
    Saab Sonett MK II 97 (1966-1969)

    Saab Sonett MK II 97 1966 to 1969 Also called Saab 97 Production 1966-1969 Predecessor Saab Sonett I Successor Saab Sonett III Body style coupé Layout FF layout Engine 841 cc ...

  • Saab Sonett MK III 97 (1970-1974)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
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    Saab Sonett MK III 97 (1970-1974)

    Saab Sonett III 1970 to 1974 Also called Saab 97 Production 1970-1974 Predecessor Saab Sonett V4 (Sonett II body with Ford V4 engine) Body style coupé Layout FF layout Engine ...

  • Saab two-stroke Engine (1950-1970)

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    Engines
    1950s
    Saab two-stroke Engine (1950-1970)

    Saab two-stroke Engine 1950 to 1970 The first Saab two-stroke engine was based on a DKW design. The SAAB engine, a two-cylinder with 764 cc engine displacement and 25 hp was ...

  • Saab V8 Engine (1989)

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    Engines
    1980s
    Saab V8 Engine (1989)

    Saab V8 Engine 1989 The Saab V8 was a V8 4-liter engine developed for Saab Automobile by Valmet in Linnavuori factory, Finland . Only five prototypes were made. General ...

  • Saab Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Technical Guides
    Saab Wheel Fitment Guide

    Saab Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model Year PCD Offset Bore 900 87 to 93 4×108 35 to 45 65.1 900 92 to 02 5×110 35 to 45 65.1 9000 87 to 98 4×108 35 to 45 65.1 9-3 93 ...

  • Sabella (1908-1914)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Sabella Motorcar History Camden Town ,London.(1908 to1914) The Sabella Motor Car Co. Ltd.. was a British automobile manufacturer in Camden Town (London). From 1908 to 1914. ...

  • Saber (1977-1985)

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    Manufacturers
    1970s
    Saber (1977-1985)

    Saber (G & W motor cars inc) Automotive manufacturer of Waukesha , Wisconsin.United States from 1977 to 1985. Saber Automotive was an American manufacturer of kit car automobiles ...

    USA

  • Saber (1984-1987)

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    Manufacturers
    1980s
    Saber (1984-1987)

    Saber Cars Automotive manufacturer of Wallsend , Tyne and Wear.Great Britain from 1984 to 1987. Saber Cars was a British manufacturer of kit automobiles in the 1980s . ...

  • Sablatnig-Beuchelt (1925-1926)

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    Manufacturers
    1920s
    Sablatnig-Beuchelt (1925-1926)

    Sablatnig-Beuchelt Automotive manufacturers Grunberg; Germany From 1925 to 1926 The Sablatnig-Beuchelt was a German automobile manufactured from 1925 until 1926.By the Beuchelt & ...

  • SACA (1924-1927)

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    Manufacturers
    1920s

    SACA Automotive manufacturer Etterbeek; Belgium From 1924 to 1927. Automobiles SACA was a Belgian manufacturer of automobiles and commercial vehicles in the 1920s. The brand name ...

  • Sachsenring History (1955-2014)

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    1950s
    Sachsenring History (1955-2014)

    VEB Sachsenring Automotive manufacturer Zwickau, Germany from 1955 to 1969. HQM Sachsenring GmbH is a Zwickau-based company that supplies chassis and body parts to the automotive ...