Vehicles launched in 1978

Audi 80 2nd Gen B2 (1978-1986)

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Motor Cars

1970s 1980s

Audi 80 Second Generation (1978 to 1986) Also called Audi 5+5 (Aus) Production 1978–1986 1,680,146 built 80: 1,405,506 90: 105,593 Coupé: 169,047 Predecessor Audi 80 (B1) ...

BL Princess 2 (1978-1981)

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Motor Cars

1970s 1980s

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 ...

BMW M1 E26 (1978–1981)

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 ...

Brabham BT46B (1978)

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Race cars

1970s

Brabham BT46B race car Manufacturer: Brabham Production period: 1978 Class : Race car Body versions : Single seat open Engines: Gasoline 2,995 cc The Brabham BT46B is a Formula ...

Chevrolet El Camino 5th gen (1978–1987)

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1970s 1980s

Chevrolet El Camino Fifth generation 1978 to 1987 Overview Production 1977 to 1987 Class Commercial vehicle Assembly Baltimore, United States Doraville, United States Leeds, ...

Chevrolet Malibu 4th gen (1978-1983)

Motor Cars

1970s 1980s

Chevrolet Malibu Fourth generation Production 1978 to 1983 Class Motor Car Assembly U.S.A ,Canada, Mexico, Venezuela Body style 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon ...

Citroën Visa (1978-1988)

Motor Cars

1970s 1980s

Citroën Visa 1978 to 1988 Manufacturer Citroën Production 1978–1988 Assembly Rennes, France Predecessor Citroën Ami Citroën Dyane Successor Citroën AX Class Supermini Body style ...

Concept Centaur MK2 (1978)

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Sports Cars

1970s

Concept Centaur MK2 (1978) Concept Centaur MK2 (side view) Built as Concept Centaur MK2 then later as Mirage Pulsar (Mirage Developments of Biggin Hill in Kent) thoroughly ...

Datsun 280ZX (1978-1983)

Sports Cars

1970s 1980s

Datsun 280ZX S130 car range and history Vehicle details Manufacturer: Datsun (Nissan) Production: 1978 to 1983 Class: sports car Body and chassis Body styles: Coupé Doors: 2 ...

Datsun Violet 140J 160J 2nd gen (1978-1981)

Motor Cars

1970s 1980s

Datsun Violet 140J 160J 2nd gen (1978-1981)

Datsun Violet 140J / 160J Second generation (Type A10/A11) Manufacturer: Datsun Production: 1978 to 1981 Class: motor car Assembly plants: Fukuoka, Japan Body and chassis ...

Dodge Omni 024 (1978-1982)

Sports Cars

1970s 1980s

Dodge Omni 024 Production period: 1978 to 1982 Class : sports car Body versions : Fastback Coupé Engines: Gasoline : 1.7-2.2 liters (47-62.5 kW) Length: 4387 mm Width: 1676 mm ...

Fiat 127 Sport (1978-1983)

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Sports Cars

1970s 1980s

Fiat 127 Sport Manufacturer FIAT Vype Sports car Production from 1978 to 1983 The Fiat 127 Sport is the sporty version of the Fiat 127 built by FIAT from 1978 to 1983 , when it ...

Fiat Ritmo Strada 1st Gen (1978-1982)

Motor Cars

1970s 1980s

Fiat Ritmo Strada 1st Generation Manufacturer FIAT Class Motor Car versions Sedan Cabriolet Production from 1978 to 1982 Length 4015 mm Width 1650 mm Height 1405 mm Step 2445 mm ...

Ford Bronco 2nd Gen (1978–1979)

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1970s

Ford Bronco Second Generation 1978 to 1979 Overview Production 1978–1979 Body and chassis Body style Full-size SUV Powertrain Engine 351 cu in (5.75 L) 351M V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) ...

Ford Capri Mk III (1978-1986)

Sports Cars

1970s 1980s

Ford Capri Mk III 1978 to 1986 Manufacturer Ford of Europe Production 1978–1986 Assembly Dagenham, Halewood, United Kingdom Genk, Belgium Cologne, Saarlouis, Germany Predecessor ...

Ford Transit 2nd gen (1978–1986)

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1970s 1980s

Ford Transit Second generation 1978 to 1986 Overview Production 1978–1986 Model years 1979–1986 Assembly Genk, Belgium Southampton, UK (1972−2013) Amsterdam, Netherlands ...

FSO Polonez (1978-1991)

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Motor Cars

1970s 1980s 1990s

FSO Polonez 1978-1991 Overview Manufacturer FSO Also called Nasr Polonez 1500/Polonez MR-Series FSO Polonez Celina FSO Polonez Prima FSO Polonez Caro Production 1978-1986 ...

Honda Prelude 1st Gen (1978-1983)

Sports Cars

1970s 1980s

Honda Prelude First Generation Production period: 1978 to 2002 Class: sports car Body versions: Coupe Engines: 1.6L 1.8L gearbox: 5 speed or 2 speed Auto wheel base: 91.34 in, ...

Lada 1600 VAZ-2106 (1978-2001)

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Motor Cars

1970s 1980s 1990s

VAZ-2106 Lada 1600 (1978 to 2001) Overview Manufacturer AvtoVAZ Also called Zhiguli 2106 Lada 1600 Production 1978 to 2001 Body and chassis Body style 4-door saloon Layout FR ...

Lada Riva Nova (1978-2012)

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Motor Cars

1970s 1980s 1990s

Lada Riva Nova 1978 to 2012 VAZ-2105, 2104, 2107 Overview Manufacturer AvtoVAZ Also called Lada 2104 Lada 2105 Lada 2107 Lada Classic Lada Nova Lada 1500 (Canada) Lada Signet ...

Lamborghini Faena concept (1978)

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Concept & Prototype

1970s

Lamborghini Faena concept Presentation Year: 1978 Vehicle Expo: Turin Motor Show Class : Concept car Body design : Sports 4 door Coupe Engine: 3.9 L Lamborghini V12 ...

Lancia Megagamma (1978)

Concept & Prototype

1970s

Lancia Megagamma concept Manufacturer Lancia Production 1978 Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign Class Concept car Body style 5-door minivan Layout FF layout Related Lancia ...

Ledl Tanga (1978)

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Sports Cars

1970s

Ledl Tanga Presentation Year: 1978 Manufacturer: Ledl Class : sports car Body design : Coupe Engine: Gasoline 1.3 liters The Ledl Tanga was the 1978 presented prototype of a ...

Lotus Esprit S2 (1978-1981)

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Sports Cars

1970s 1980s

Lotus Esprit S2 1978 to 1981 Overview Production 1978–1981 Powertrain Engine 2.0 L type 907 I4 2.2 L type 912 I4 A series of improvements made to the Esprit during its initial ...

Mazda Capella 626 2nd Gen CB (1978-1982)

Motor Cars

1970s 1980s

Mazda Capella 626 2nd Gen CB (1978-1982)

Mazda Capella 626 Second Generation CB 1978 to 1982 Also called Mazda 626 Mazda Montrose Production 1978—1982 Assembly Hiroshima, Japan Auckland, New Zealand Body style 4-door ...

Mazda RX-7 1st gen (1978-1985)

Sports Cars

1970s 1980s

Mazda RX-7 First generation 1978 to 1985 Also called Savanna RX-7 Production 1978–1985 471,018 produced Engine 1,146 cc 12A 1,146 cc 12A turbo 1,308 cc 13B RE-EGI Transmission ...

Opel Monza A1 (1978-1982)

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Sports Cars

1970s 1980s

Opel Monza A1 car range and history Opel Monza A1 technical details Manufacturer: Opel Production: 1978 to 1982 Class: sports car Assembly plants: Rüsselsheim Germany Top speed: ...

Plymouth Horizon (1978-1990)

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Motor Cars

1970s 1980s

Plymouth Horizon Make: Plymouth Production period: 1978 to 1990 Class : Motor car Body versions : hatchback Engines: Gasoline 1.6-2.2 liters (46-109 kW) Plymouth Horizon sister ...

Pontiac Grand Prix 5th Gen (1978-1987)

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Motor Cars

1970s 1980s

Pontiac Grand Prix Fifth generation Production 1977–1987 Assembly Pontiac, Michigan, (Pontiac Assembly) United States Baltimore, Maryland, (Baltimore Assembly) United States ...

Pontiac LeMans 5th Gen (1978-1983)

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Motor Cars

1970s 1980s

Pontiac LeMans Fifth generation Production 1978 to 1983 Assembly United States, Canada Body style 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon Layout FR layout Platform A-body ...

Renault 18 (1978-1986)

Motor Cars

1970s

Renault 18 Make Renault Production 1978-1986 (France) 1981-1998 (Argentina) Made 2,028,964 Class motor car Fuel Gasoline , diesel Motor (s) gasoline engine Cleon-Cast iron :1 397 ...

Saab 900 1st Gen (1978-1994)

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Motor Cars

1970s 1980s 1990s

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

Subaru BRAT (1978-1993)

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Vans Pick-ups

1970s 1980s 1990s

Subaru BRAT Manufacturer Subaru Also called Subaru Brumby Subaru Shifter Subaru MV Subaru Targa Production 1978–1993 Assembly Ōta, Gunma, Japan Successor Subaru Baja Body style ...

Talbot Chrysler Horizon (1978-1990)

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Motor Cars

1970s 1980s

Talbot Chrysler Horizon (1978-1990) Manufacturer Chrysler Corporation PSA Group Also called Simca Horizon Talbot Horizon Production 1978–1990 Assembly Poissy, France ...

Theodore TR1 (1978)

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Race cars

1980s

Theodore TR1 F1 car Constructor: Theodore Racing Years: 1978 Type: Race car Body class: F1 single seat Engine: Cosworth DFV The Theodore TR1 was a racing car of the Hong Kong ...

Toyota Carina 3rd Gen (1978-1982)

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Motor Cars

1970s 1980s

Toyota Carina 3rd generation Model code A60 Production 1981–1988 Assembly Japan: Toyota, Aichi Body style 3-door liftback coupé 4-door sedan 5-door wagon/van Layout Front-engine, ...

Toyota Corona 6th Gen (1978-1982)

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Motor Cars

1970s 1980s

Toyota Corona 6th generation (T130) Production period: 1978-1982 Body versions : Sedan , hatchback , station wagon , coupe Engines: Gasoline engines : 1.6-2.2 liters (57-99 kW) ...

Toyota Hilux 3rd Gen (1978-1983)

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1970s 1980s

Toyota Hilux Third generation Model code N30 N40 Production 1978 to 1983 Body style 2-door pickup truck 4-door pickup truck Layout Front-engine rear-wheel-drive four-wheel-drive ...

Toyota Starlet 2nd gen (1978-1984)

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Motor Cars

1970s

Toyota Starlet 2nd generation Vehicle technical details Manufacturer: Toyota Production: 1978 to 1984 Class: motor car Body and chassis Body styles: sedan , station wagon, van ...

Toyota Tercel 1st Gen (1978-1982)

Motor Cars

1970s 1980s

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 ...

Triumph TR8 (1978-1981)

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Sports Cars

1970s 1980s

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

Vauxhall Royale (1978-1983)

Luxury Cars

1970s 1980s

Vauxhall Royale Production period: 1978 to 1983 Body versions: Saloon, Coupe Engines: Gasoline: 2.8-3.0 litres Length: 192 in, 488 cm,Coupe 187.30 in. 476 cm Width: 68 in, 173 cm ...

Volvo 262C (1978-1981)

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Luxury Cars

1970s 1980s

Volvo 262C From 1978 to 1981 Overview Manufacturer Volvo Production 6622 Model years 1978-1981 Assembly Turin, Italy Designer Jan Wilsgaard Body and chassis Body style ...