Toronado The 1973 Toronado had the same generational look as those made in 1971. Some modern day features included high mount stop lamps, and available airbags. The 1975 Toros received a revised nose featuring rectangular headlamps. A 455 V8 was standard and available until 1976. For ’77, the 455 was dropped, replaced by a 403 […]
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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.
Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Cadillac Sedan DeVille The Sedan DeVille, hence the name, was a 4-door version of the DeVille series. A pillar-less body style was retained through the 1976 model year. Engines and appearance updates were the same as in the Coupe DeVille. So rather than bore you with the same ol’ text, have a look at some […]
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Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Cadillac Coupe DeVille The two-door middle-of-the-line Cadillac for 1973 was massive. It sat on a 130″ long wheelbase and weighed about 5000lbs. The only engine you could get with this thing was an equally impressive 472 CID 4bbl V8. In 1974 the Coupe’s nose received a refreshing. For 1975 the 472 V8 was dropped and […]
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Cadillac Seville
Cadillac Seville The first generation of the Seville was right in the middle of the smog-era— 1975-1979. This car was based on the K-body architecture which itself was based on the X-body (Nova, Omega, etc.) but was on a longer wheelbase and built for a softer ride. It weighed about 600 lbs. more than a […]
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GMC S15
GMC S15 The S15 was introduced for the 1982 model year. It was cousin to the Chevrolet S10 and was GMC’s first compact truck. Engines this year were an 84hp 1.9L 2bbl Isuzu I4 and a 110hp 2.8L 2bbl Chevrolet V6. Torque was 101 and 148 respectively on each. 1983, the final year we cover, […]
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Pontiac Bonneville
Pontiac Bonneville The Bonneville nameplate was associated as the top end Pontiac model for the long term. In fact, The Bonneville for ’73 offered standard radial tires one year before other full size Pontiacs. Also standard was a 400 CID 2bbl V8, making 170hp. Optional engines included a 400 CID 4bbl V8 w/dual exhaust making […]
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Pontiac Catalina
Catalina Pontiac’s lowest price fullsize car for 1973 was on a chassis that was around since 1971. It sat on a 124 inch wheelbase, same as the Bonneville and Grand Ville, but the station wagons sat on a 127 inch wheelbase. Body styles included 2-door hardtop, 4-door hardtop, 4-door post, and the previously […]
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