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  • Ruiter (1992-1993)

    Registered
    Netherlands
    Manufacturers
    1990s
    Ruiter (1992-1993)

    Ruiter engineering Automotive manufacturer of Zaandam.Netherlands from 1992 to 1993. Ruiter Engineering was a Dutch manufacturer of kit car automobiles in the 1990s . History The ...

  • Rumpf (1899-1901)

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    Belgium
    Manufacturers
    1900s

    Automobiles Rumpf Automotive manufacturer of Belgium From 1899 to 1901. The Société Belge pour l'Explotation des Automobiles Système Rumpf Fils was a ealy Belgian manufacturer ...

  • Rumpler (1921-1926)

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    Germany
    Manufacturers
    1920s
    Rumpler (1921-1926)

    Rumpler Automotive manufacturer Berlin; Germany From 1921 to 1926. Rumpler Flugzeugwerke, usually known simply as Rumpler was a German aircraft manufacturer founded in Berlin by ...

  • Run-flat tyres

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    Wheels & Brakes
    Technical Guides
    Run-flat tyres

    Run-flat tyres A run-flat tire is a pneumatic vehicle tire that is designed to resist the effects of deflation when punctured, and to enable the vehicle to continue to be driven ...

  • Rush Film Cars (2013)

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    Film & TV
    Film-TV
    2010s
    Rush Film Cars (2013)

    Rush Film Cars (2013) The merciless 1970s rivalry between Formula One rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Here we review the cars featured in the film. Director: Ron Howard Stars: ...

  • Ruska (1968-1981)

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    Netherlands
    Manufacturers
    1960s
    Ruska (1968-1981)

    Ruska Automobile BV Automotive manufacturer Amsterdam Netherlands From 1968 to 1981. Ruska Automobielen was a Dutch manufacturer of automobiles and is a dealership . History The ...

  • Russell (1904-16)

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    Canada
    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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    Russia
    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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    Britain
    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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    Britain
    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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    Germany
    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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    USA
    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. , ...

  • RV Dynamics (1995-2008)

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    Britain
    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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    Britain
    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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    Drivetrain
    Technical Guides
    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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    Germany
    Manufacturers
    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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    Argentina
    Manufacturers
    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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    Britain
    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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    Britain
    Manufacturers
    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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    Britain
    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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    Britain
    Manufacturers
    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)

    Britain
    Manufacturers
    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)

    Saab
    Motor Cars
    1990s 2000s
    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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    Saab
    Motor Cars
    2000s 2010s
    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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    Saab
    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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    Saab
    Motor Cars
    1990s 2000s
    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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    Saab
    Luxury Cars
    2010s
    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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    Saab
    Motor Cars
    1970s 1980s 1990s
    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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    Saab
    Luxury Cars
    1990s
    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)

    Saab
    Luxury Cars
    1980s 1990s
    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)

    Saab
    Motor Cars
    1950s 1960s 1970s
    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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    Saab
    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s
    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)

    Saab
    Motor Cars
    1960s 1970s 1980s
    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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    Saab Engines
    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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    Saab Engines
    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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    Saab Engines
    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

    Electrical & electronic
    Technical Guides
    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)

    Saab
    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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    Sweden | Saab
    Manufacturers
    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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    Saab
    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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    Saab
    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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    Saab
    Sports Cars
    1970s
    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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    Saab Engines
    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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    Saab Engines
    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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    Wheels & Brakes
    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 ...