Quantum It replaced the Dasher in 1982. The same 3 body styles were shared with its predecessor, which were 3-door hatch, 4-door sedan, and station wagon. Wheelbase was longer though at just over 100 inches. Base and GL were the trim levels offered. The only power source for ’82 was a 1.7L SOHC EFI I4. […]
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Posts tagged with 'diesels of the smog era'
Diesel engines sold to the public between 1973 and 1983. These were engines made by GM, Volkswagen, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, etc.
Audi 5000
Audi 5000 The Audi 5000 replaced the 100LS for 1978. It was a slightly larger car at 105.7 inches of wheelbase and 189.4 inches of length. Just one version was available at first which was a base model 4-door sedan. For power, the standard engine was a 2.1L SOHC EFI I5 which made 103hp and […]
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Peugeot 504
504 4-dooe sedan and a station wagon were the body style available with a 504. Wheelbase on the sedan was 108 inches, while the wagon’s was 114 inches. The wheelbase was shared with the 505 which largely replaced it but the 504 was slightly smaller overall. Power was provided exclusively with a 2.0L […]
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Peugeot 505
505 For the 1980 model year, the Peugeot 505 arrived. Only a 4-door sedan on a 108 inch wheelbase as offered during the smog years. It was a fullsize car by French standards and was sold as such in the United States, though it was really closer to midsize in our eyes. Two […]
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Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger The Ford Ranger was a top trim package of the big pickups and even the later Broncos until 1982. At minimum, the package added cloth and more padding to the seats, as well as extra brightwork throughout. Two sub-levels of trim were also available during this era. These were Ranger XLT, and Ranger […]
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Volkswagen Vanagon
Volkswagen Vanagon The MicroBus was replaced with it for 1980. The name was a play on the combination of ‘van’ and ‘station wagon’. For trim levels, there was the base Vanagon, Vanagon L, and Vanagon GL. It came in two configurations, which were passenger van or camper, the latter of which was outfitted by Westfalia. […]
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Mercedes Benz 300TD
300TD This car was a station wagon based on Mercedes’ W123 architecture. It arrived in the U.S. for Model year 1979. Powering it initially was a 3.0L Diesel I5. This engine was also known as OM617.912 . Horsepower was initially rated at 77, and torque was rated at 115. This engine stuck around until the […]
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