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  • Toyota Hilux 5th Gen (1988-1997)

    Toyota
    Off-Road
    1980s 1990s
    Toyota Hilux 5th Gen (1988-1997)

    Toyota Hilux Fifth Generation Model code N80 N90 N100 N110 Production 1988 to 1997 Body style 2-4 door pickup truck Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, ...

  • Toyota HZ engine (1989-)

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    Toyota engines
    Engines
    1980s
    Toyota HZ engine (1989-)

    Toyota HZ engine The Toyota HZ engine is a line of water- cooled in -line 6-cylinder diesel engines from Toyota Motor Corporation since 1989 . For rationalization, it has a ...

  • Toyota Land Cruiser Light 70 (1984–1990)

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    Toyota
    Off-Road
    1980s
    Toyota Land Cruiser Light 70 (1984–1990)

    Toyota Land Cruiser Light 70 series (1984–1990) First developed as the light-duty of the 70 Series, in November 1984. Available only in short body, and there were options for ...

  • Toyota Land Cruiser Series 80 (1989-1997)

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    Toyota
    1980s 1990s
    Toyota Land Cruiser Series 80 (1989-1997)

    Toyota Land Cruiser Series 80 manufacturing period 1989-1997 body type 5 door SUV Drive system Full-time 4WD ( part - time 4WD for some van grades ) engine PETROL 3F-E (1990 - ...

  • Toyota MR2 Mk1 W10 (1984-1989)

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    Toyota
    Sports Cars
    1980s
    Toyota MR2 Mk1 W10 (1984-1989)

    Toyota MR2 First generation W10 1984–1989 Overview Production 1984–1989 Body and chassis Body style 2-door coupé Layout MR layout Powertrain Engine 1.5 L 3A-LU I4 (AW10) 1.6 L ...

  • Toyota MR2 MK2 W20 (1989-1999)

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    Toyota
    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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    Toyota engines
    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)

    Toyota
    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)

    Toyota engines
    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)

    Toyota
    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 Supra 3rd Gen (1986-1992)

    Toyota
    Sports Cars
    1980s 1990s
    Toyota Supra 3rd Gen (1986-1992)

    Toyota Supra 3rd generation Production period: 1986 to 1992 Class: Sports Car Body versions : Coupé Engines: Gasoline : 2.0-3.0 liters (150-206 kW) Length: 4620 mm Width: 1745 mm ...

  • Toyota SV-2 concept (1981)

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    Toyota
    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)

    Toyota
    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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    Toyota
    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) 

    Toyota
    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)

    Toyota
    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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    Toyota
    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-)

    Toyota engines | Lexus Engines
    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)

    Toyota engines
    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)

    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-)

    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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    Trabant
    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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    Britain
    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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    Germany
    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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    USA
    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 ...

  • TriHawk (1982-1987)

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    USA
    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 ...

  • Triple C Challenger (1984-1994)

    Britain
    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)

    India
    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)

    Triumph
    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)

    Triumph
    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)

    Triumph
    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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    Triumph
    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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    Britain
    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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    TVR
    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 390SE (1984-1989)

    TVR
    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 400SE (1988-1991)

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    TVR
    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 420 SEAC (1986-1988)

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    TVR
    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 450 SEAC (1988-1989)

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    TVR
    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 S Series (1986-1994)

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    TVR
    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 Tasmin (1980-1988)

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    TVR
    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 ...

  • Unicorn Blee (1986-1989)

    Registered
    Britain
    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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    Sweden
    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)

    UralAZ
    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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    Spain
    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)

    Registered
    Britain
    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 ...