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  • BMW Z18 concept (1995)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1990s
    BMW Z18 concept (1995)

    BMW Z18 concept car 1995 Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 1995 Body and chassis Class Concept car Body style Roadster Powertrain Engine 4.4 L V8, 355 hp (260 kW) BMW Z18 - ...

  • BMW Z3 Coupe E36/8 (1999-2002)

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    Sports Cars
    1990s 2000s
    BMW Z3 Coupe E36/8 (1999-2002)

    BMW Z3 Coupe E36/8 Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 1999–2002 Designer Joji Nagashima (1993) Body and chassis Class Roadster Body style 2-door coupé Layout FR layout Related ...

  • BMW Z3 M Roadster (1998-2002)

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    Sports Cars
    1990s 2000s
    BMW Z3 M Roadster (1998-2002)

    BMW Z3 M Roadster E36/7 1998 to 2002 Overview Manufacturer BMW Also called Z3 M Roadster, MZ3 Production 1998–2002 Assembly BMW US Manufacturing Company Greer, South Carolina, ...

  • BMW Z4 1st Gen E85 (2002-2008)

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    Sports Cars
    2000s
    BMW Z4 1st Gen E85 (2002-2008)

    BMW Z4 1st Generation (E85) 2002 to 2008 Overview Manufacturer BMW Designer Anders Warming (1999) Body and chassis Class Luxury Car-Sports Car-Roadster Body style 2-door roadster ...

  • BMW Z4 2nd gen (2009-)

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    Sports Cars
    2000s
    BMW Z4 2nd gen (2009-)

    BMW Z4 2nd Generation (E89) From 2009 Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 2009–present Assembly Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany Designer Juliane Blasi (exterior) Nadya Arnout ...

  • BMW Z4 M Roadster (2006–2008)

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    Sports Cars
    2000s
    BMW Z4 M Roadster (2006–2008)

    BMW Z4 M Roadster coupe E85 2006 to 2008 Overview Manufacturer BMW Also called Z4 M Roadster, MZ4 Production 2006–2008 Designer Anders Warming Body and chassis Class Roadster ...

  • BMW Z8 E52 (1999-2003)

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    Sports Cars
    1990s 2000s
    BMW Z8 E52 (1999-2003)

    BMW Z8 Roadster E52 1999 to 2003 Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 1999–2003 Designer Henrik Fisker (1996) Body and chassis Class Sports car Body style 2-door 2-seat ...

  • BMW Z9 concept (1999)

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    Concept & Prototype
    1990s
    BMW Z9 concept (1999)

    BMW Z9 concept Car (1999) The BMW Z9 (or Z9 Gran Turismo, Z9 GT) is a four-seat coupe concept car, carbon-fiber skin over an aluminum space frame. It was introduced on September ...

  • Bob (1919-1925)

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    Manufacturers
    1910s
    Bob (1919-1925)

    Bob Automobile Company Automotive manufacturers Berlin; Germany from 1919 until 1925. The Bob automobile company was a German manufacturer of automobiles . Company History The ...

  • Bobbi-Kar (1945-1947)

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    1940s
    Bobbi-Kar (1945-1947)

    Bobbi-Kar (Bobbi Motor Car Corporation) Automotive manufacturer USA From 1945 at 1947 The Bobby Motor Car Corporation was a post war American automaker from the 1940s. The brand ...

  • Bobby Indústria (1983-1990)

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    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 ...

  • Bocar (1958-1962)

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    1950s
    Bocar (1958-1962)

    Bocar Manufacturing Company Automotive manufacturer USA From 1958 to 1962 The Bocar Manufacturing Company was an American automaker of sports cars. The brand name was Bocar. ...

  • Body Parts Terms & Meanings

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    Body Parts Terms & Meanings

    Vehicle Body Parts Terms & Meanings (English & American) 0-9 1-box form A categorization based on overall form design using rough rectangle volumes. In the case of the 1-box, it ...

  • Body roll explained

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    Body roll explained

    Car Body roll explained On wheeled or tracked vehicles, body roll is a reference to the load transfer of a vehicle towards the outside of a turn. When a vehicle is fitted with a ...

  • Boe (2006-2010)

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    Manufacturers
    2000s
    Boe (2006-2010)

    Boe (Boes Motor & Mekanik) Automotive manufacturer of färjestaden,Sweden from 2006 to 2010. Boes Motor & Mekanik was a Swedish manufacturer of kit car automobiles in the 2000s. ...

  • Bogdan (2005-)

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    Manufacturers
    2000s
    Bogdan (2005-)

    Bogdan group Ukrainian automobile manufacture Lutsk,Ukraine. Produced in 2005 onwards Industry Automobile manufacturing, automobiles service & trading, automobile cargo ...

  • Bohler (1941-1947)

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    Manufacturers
    1940s

    Böhler Automotive manufacturers Riedlingen; Germany from 1941 until 1947. Böhler was a German car manufacturer from Riedlingen , which existed under the direction of Fidelis ...

  • Bohse (1980-1999)

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    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 ...

  • Boisselot (1901)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Boisselot Automobile and Special Gasoline Motor Company Automotive manufacturer of Jersey City , New Jersey ,USA From 1901. The Boisselot Automobile and Special Gasoline Motor ...

  • Bolide (1969-1971)

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    1960s
    Bolide (1969-1971)

    Bolide Motor Car Corporation vehicle manufacturer of Seven High Street Huntington. N.Y. USA From 1969 to 1971 . The Bolide Motor Car Corporation was an American automobile ...

  • Bolsover (1907-1909)

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    1900s

    Bolsover Brothers Ltd Automotive manufacturer of Eaglescliffe , County Durham Great Britain from 1907 to 1909 Bolsover Brothers Ltd was a British manufacturer of automobiles in ...

  • Bolwell History (1962-79)

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    Manufacturers
    1960s
    Bolwell History (1962-79)

    Bolwell Car history Australia 1962 to 1979 Bolwell is an Australian company that originally produced sports cars between 1962 and 1979. A new company of the same name began ...

  • Bolwell Nagari Mk VIII (1970-1974)

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    Sports Cars
    1970s
    Bolwell Nagari Mk VIII (1970-1974)

    Bolwell Mk VIII Nagari 1970 to 1974 Overview Manufacturer Bolwell Production 1970 to 1974 Assembly Mordialloc, Victoria Body and chassis Class Sports car Body style 2-door coupé ...

  • Bolwell Nagari Mk X (2009-)

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    Sports Cars
    2000s
    Bolwell Nagari Mk X (2009-)

    Bolwell Mk X Nagari 2009 on Overview Manufacturer Bolwell Production 2009 to present Assembly Seaford, Victoria Body and chassis Class Sports car Body style 2-door coupé Layout ...

  • Bon-Car (1905-1907)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Bon-Car (Edinburgh & Leith Engineering Company) Automotive manufacturer of Leith , Edinburgh.Great Britain from 1905 to 1907. Edinburgh & Leith Engineering Company was ...

  • Bond 875 (1965-1970)

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    1960s
    Bond 875 (1965-1970)

    Bond 875 Manufacturer Bond Cars Ltd Production 1965-1970 3431 made Assembly Preston, UK Predecessor Bond Minicar Class microcar Body style 2-door saloon 2-door van Engine Rootes ...

  • Bond Bug (1970-1974)

    Microcars
    1970s
    Bond Bug (1970-1974)

    Bond Bug Manufacturer Bond Cars Ltd/Reliant Production 1970 to 1974 Built 2,270 made Assembly Tamworth, United Kingdom Class Motor Car Body style Microcar 1-door coupé Engine ...

  • Bond Cars History (1949-1966)

    Manufacturers
    1940s

    Bond Cars Ltd History (Sharp's Commercials) Sharps Commercials Ltd was a British car maker. It changed its name to Bond Cars Ltd in 1963. The company was taken over by the ...

  • Bond Equipe (1963-1970)

    Sports Cars
    1960s
    Bond Equipe (1963-1970)

    Bond Equipe Manufacturer Bond Cars Ltd Production 1963 to 1970 Produced 4,389 Assembly Preston, UK Class Sports car Body style 2-door saloon 2-door convertible Engine Triumph ...

  • Bond Minicar Mark A (1949–1951)

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    Microcars
    1940s 1950s
    Bond Minicar Mark A (1949–1951)

    Bond Minicar (1949 to 1951) Also called Bond Minicar Mark A Production 1949–1951 1,973 made Successor Bond Minicar Mark B Body style Convertible Engine Villiers 10D 122 cc ...

  • Bond Minicar Mark B (1951–1952)

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    Microcars
    1950s
    Bond Minicar Mark B (1951–1952)

    Minicar Mark B 1951 to 1952 Production 1951–1952 1,414 made Successor Bond Minicar Mark C Body style Convertible Engine Villiers 6E 197 cc (12 cu in) Single cylinder 2 stroke ...

  • Bond Minicar Mark C (1952–1956)

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    Microcars
    1950s
    Bond Minicar Mark C (1952–1956)

    Bond Minicar Mark C 1952 to 1956 Production 1952–1956 6,399 made Successor Bond Minicar Mark D Body style Convertible Engine Villiers 6E & 8E 197 cc (12 cu in) Single cylinder 2 ...

  • Bond Minicar Mark D (1956–1958)

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    Microcars
    1950s
    Bond Minicar Mark D (1956–1958)

    Bond Minicar Mark D from 1956 to 1958 Production 1956–1958 3,761 made Successor Bond Minicar Mark F Body style Convertible Engine Villiers 9E 197 cc (12 cu in) Single cylinder 2 ...

  • Bond Minicar Mark E (1956–1958)

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    Microcars
    1950s
    Bond Minicar Mark E (1956–1958)

    Bond Minicar Mark E 1956 to 1958 Production 1956–1958 1,189 made Successor Bond Minicar Mark F Body style Convertible and Saloon Coupe Engine Villiers 9E 197 cc (12 cu in) Single ...

  • Bond Minicar Mark F (1958–1963)

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    1950s 1960s
    Bond Minicar Mark F (1958–1963)

    Bond Minicar Mark F 1958 to 1963 Production 1958–1963 6,493 made Successor Bond Minicar Mark G Body style Convertible, Saloon Coupe, 4 seater Family Saloon and Ranger Van Engine ...

  • Bond Minicar Mark G (1961–1966)

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    Microcars
    1960s
    Bond Minicar Mark G (1961–1966)

    Bond Minicar Mark G 1961 to 1966 Production 1961–1966 3,253 made Successor Bond 875 Body style Saloon, Estate, Ranger Van and Tourer Engine Villiers 35A 247 cc (15 cu in) Single ...

  • Bonito (1981-1987)

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    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 ...

  • Bonnet Djet (1962-1964)

    Sports Cars
    1960s
    Bonnet Djet (1962-1964)

    René-Bonnet Djet car range and history Manufacturer: René-Bonnet Production: 1962 to 1964 Class: sports car Top speed: 99.4 mph, 160 km/h Body and chassis Body styles: coupe ...

  • Bonnet Le Mans (1962-1964)

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    Sports Cars
    1960s
    Bonnet Le Mans (1962-1964)

    René-Bonnet Le Mans car range and history Vehicle details Manufacturer: René-Bonnet Production: 1962 to 1964 Class: sports car Top speed: 99.4 mph, 160 km/h Body and chassis ...

  • Bonnet Missile (1962-1964)

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    Sports Cars
    1960s
    Bonnet Missile (1962-1964)

    René-Bonnet Missile car range and history Vehicle details Manufacturer: René-Bonnet Production: 1962 to 1964 Class: sports car Top speed: 95.0 mph, 153 km/h Body and chassis ...

  • Boost controller

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    Boost controller

    Boost controller A boost controller is a device to control the boost level produced in the intake manifold of a turbocharged or supercharged engine by affecting the air pressure ...

  • Boost gauge

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    Boost gauge

    Boost gauge A boost gauge is a pressure gauge that indicates manifold air pressure or turbocharger or supercharger boost pressure in an internal combustion engine. They are ...

  • Bootleg 180 turn

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    Bootleg 180 turn

    Car 180 Bootleg turn explained A bootleg turn is a driving maneuver intended to reverse the direction of travel of a forward-moving automobile by 180 degrees in a minimum amount ...

  • Borbein (1904-1910)

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    Manufacturers
    1900s
    Borbein (1904-1910)

    HF Borbein & Company Automotive manufacturer of St. Louis , Missouri.United States from 1904 to 1910. HF Borbein & Company was an American manufacturer of automobiles from the ...

  • Borcharding (1925-1926)

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    Manufacturers
    1920s

    Borcharding & Co. Automotive manufacturers Berlin; Germany from 1925 until 1926. Borcharding & Co. was a German car manufacturer, which was located in 1925 in Berlin in the ...