August 30, 2010 – 8:23 pm
Volkswagen 181 Safari Specifications :
Manufacturer : Volkswagen
Also called : Kurierwagen, Trekker, Thing, Safari
Production : 1969 – 1983 (1980 for civilian use)
Predecessor : Volkswagen Kübelwagen
Successor : Volkswagen Iltis
Class : Military vehicle, Compact SUV
Body style(s) : 4-door SUV cabriolet
Layout : Rear engined
Engine(s) : 1.5 or 1.6L H4
Transmission(s) : 4-speed manual
Wheelbase : 2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length : 3,780 mm (148.8 in)
Width : 1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Height : 1,620 mm (63.8 in)
The Volkswagen Type 181 “Kurierwagen”, popularly known in the United Kingdom as the Trekker, in the United States as the Thing, and in Mexico as the Safari, was a small military vehicle produced by Volkswagen from 1969 to 1983, although civilian sales stopped in 1980. It was based in part on Volkswagen’s Type 1 (Beetle), and was a continuation and improvement over the Kübelwagen, which had been used by the German military during World War II. The name Kübelwagen is an abbreviation of Kübelsitzwagen, meaning “bucket-seat car”.
Source : wikipedia
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Manufacturer : Nissan
Productions : 1970
Engine : 2.0 litre straight-6
Transmission : 5-speed manual transmission
Source : netcarshow.com
The Nissan S30 (sold in Japan as the Nissan Fairlady Z and in other markets as the Datsun 240Z and later as the 260Z and 280Z) was the first generation of Z sporty 2 seater and 2+2 coupes produced by Nissan Motors, Ltd. of Japan from 1969 to 1978. It was designed by a team led by Mr. Yoshihiko Matsuo, the head of Nissan’s Sports Car Styling Studio. HLS30 was the designation of the left-hand drive model and HS30 for the right-hand drive model.
The Fairlady Z was introduced in late 1969 as a 1970 model, with the L20A 2.0 litre straight-6 SOHC engine, rear wheel drive, and a stylish coupe body. The engine, based on the Datsun 510′s 4-cylinder, produced 150 hp (112 kW) and came with a 5-speed manual transmission (240Z models received the L24 2.4 litre engine and a 4-speed manual). A less common 3-speed automatic transmission was optional from 1971 on, and had a “Nissan Full Automatic” badge. A 4-wheel independent suspension consisted of MacPherson struts in front (borrowed from the Datsun Laurel C30) and Chapman struts in back. Front disc brakes and rear drums were standard.
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Nissan R380-II Specification :
Manufacturer : Nissan
Productions : 1967
Engine : GR8 (6-cyl. in line, DOHC), 1,996cc
EngineMax. power : Over 162kW (220PS)/8,500rpm
EngineCarburetors : Weber 45 DCOE (x3)
Transmission : ZF 5-speed
Brakes : 4-wheel disc
Tires (front, rear) : 550L-15, 650L-15 (Dunlop R7)
The R380 set new speed records in 1965 and 1967. First, on October 6/14, 1965, the R380-I established 5 world records. Then, on October 8,1967, this commemorative car – Type II (modified type II) – set no fewer than 7 international records (50km, 50 miles, 100km, 100 miles, 200km, 200 miles, 1 hour) on a course in Yatabe, Ibaraki Pref. (driver: T. Yokoyama).
Source : www.classiccar.co.nz
October 13, 2010 – 2:56 am
Nissan Prince R380-I Specification:
Manufacturer : Nissan
Production : 1966
Engine : GR8 (6-cyl. in line, DOHC), 1,996cc
EngineMax. power : Over 147kW (200PS)/8,000rpm
Overall length / width / height : 3,930/1,580/1,035mm
Wheelbase : 2,360mm
Tread (front/rear) : 1,280/1,260mm
Curb weight : 660kg
Engine Carburetors : Weber 42 DCOE (x3)
Transmission : Hewland 5-speed
Brakes : 4-wheel outboard disc
Tires (front, rear) : 5.00L-15, 6.50L-15 (Dunlop F5)
Manufacturer : Oldsmobile
Productions : 1988
Source : netcarshow.com
October 27, 2010 – 2:22 am
Toyota Carina II T170 Specifications :
Manufacturer : Toyota
Production : 1988–1992
Class : Large family car
Body style(s) : 4-door saloon / 5-door liftback / 5-door estate
Platform : AT171, ST170, CT170
Engine(s) : 1.6 L 4A-C petrol / 1.6 L 4A-FE petrol / 2.0 L 3S-FE petrol / 2.0 L 2C-L diesel.
Transmission(s) : 4/5 MT
Photo source : wikipedia.org
December 16, 2010 – 3:17 pm
Manufacturer : Honda
Productions : 1981
Engine : Twin cylinder Air-cooled Four-stroke, Single Over Head Cam Parallel twin.
Transmission : -
Honda introduced several 200 cm³ bikes with similar engines but different body variations in the 1980s. The model introduced in South Africa and Pakistan was known as the CD 200 “Road Master”. It was a detuned version of the Honda CD185 twin. The CD 200 sold more for its looks then performance as its square speedometer, huge front and rear mudguards, twin chrome exhausts, neatly tucked in choke behind handle bars and a chrome plated fuel tank with the Honda logo contributed to an interesting styling.
The bike was a cheap commuter vehicle with a claimed 100 miles (160 km) per gallon and a smooth ride. Too slow for a 200 cm³ bike, its top speed was only 70 mph (112 km/h) as the engine was detuned to keep maintenance cost to a minimum. This bike targeted users who wanted a comfortable cheap transport suitable for long routes with low maintenance. Use of simple drum breaks in rear and front and a single carburetor were other measures used to keep the maintenance low. The bike accelerated hard up to 65 mph (105 km/h); after that it was a flat ride. The engine had to be revved very hard to create any kind of excitement as the bike was too heavy (140 kg) for an engine that produced a modest 16 bhp.
This model suffered from various manufacturing faults like a noisy cam chain and an unreliable electrical starter (later models were upgraded with 12 volts CDI system in the UK.). In the UK the CD200 was affected by legislation restricting learner riders to bikes limited to 125 cm³ and 12bhp. Honda introduced a 125 cm³ Benly after the CD200 was withdrawn.The CD 200 Road Master was sold in South Africa until late 2004 and was used mainly as a courier/delivery bike.It retained the 6 volt electrics and points ignition.
