The Toronado was a two-door auto produced by the Oldsmobile analysis of General Motors from 1966 to 1992.
The name "Toronado" has no meaning, and was originally invented for a 1963 Chevrolet appearance car. Conceived as Oldsmobile's full-size claimed affluence car and aggressive anon with the Ford Thunderbird, the Toronado is historically cogent as the aboriginal front-wheel drive auto produced in the United States back the annihilation of the Cord in 1937.
The Toronado was structurally accompanying to the 1966 rear-wheel-drive Buick Riviera and the afterward year's Cadillac Eldorado, although anniversary had absolutely altered styling. The Toronado connected to allotment its E-body belvedere with the Riviera and Eldorado for best of its 28-year history.
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Lincoln MKZ
The Lincoln MKZ, initially called the Lincoln Zephyr, is a mid-size, entry-level sports car from the Lincoln analysis of the Ford Motor Company. Lincoln active the Zephyr name in the abatement of 2005 as a platform-mate for the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan; the cartage were based on the CD3 platform, which was acquired from the Mazda 6. The Zephyr's sole powertrain was a 3.0 L DOHC Duratec V6 akin to an Aisin 6-speed automated transmission; identical to the V6 powertrain that was alternative in the Fusion and Milan. Visually, the Zephyr could be calmly acclaimed from its Ford and Mercury ancestors acknowledgment to altered fascias and added stylistic elements, but as abundant as 35% of its anatomy panels were aggregate with the added cars. However, the autogenous is absolutely altered to the Lincoln, and this, forth with altered accessories packaging, helped differentiate the brands. Reflecting its entry-level affluence position, the 2006 Zephyr started at a abject MSRP of $29,995 USD, alignment up to $35,575 USD back absolutely optioned.
Ford GT70
The Ford GT70 was a bound assembly sports car fabricated by Ford of Britain in 1970 and advised for rallying. It was powered by a Capri based V6 agent with a 5-speed ZF transmission, and was mid-engined like the Lancia Stratos.
The GT70 competed in several rallys and races, but Ford focused on the Escort.
The GT70 competed in several rallys and races, but Ford focused on the Escort.
Ford RS200
The Ford RS200 is a mid-engined, four-wheel drive sports car produced by Ford from 1984 to 1986. The road-going RS200 was based on Ford's Group B assemblage car and was advised to accede with FIA homologation regulations, which appropriate 200 alley acknowledged versions be built. It was aboriginal displayed to the accessible at the Belfast Motor Show.
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