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The car should not be confused with Rover's own 2000, a belated addition to the SD1 range. This used a 104bhp 2-litre version of BL's four-cylinder O-series engine, a unit dating from 1978. Aimed at company car drivers, the 2000 was criticised for its lack of performance.
Lamborghini launched the SV (Super Veloce) version of its Diablo in 1995, with the power output of the 5.7-litre V12 increased to 510hp. There was an adjustable body-colour rear spoiler, while the SV side decals shown here were optional. #carbrochure #Lamborghini
@richardrover78 The R was quite something although its Rolls-Royce engine wasn't quite the silky smooth unit buyers imagined.
Austin's luxury Westminster model was given a new Pinin Farina-styled body with the launch of the latest A99 version in 1959. The brochure noted the 'new imperious lines' as well as the 'new urgent power' from the enlarged 2.9-litre six. #carbrochure #Austin
Fiat's habit of routinely offering small coupés was coming to an end by the early 1970s, but the 128 did get its own unique Sport Coupé body, shown in this 1974 UK brochure. At the time the prominent side window upkick saw its styling described as 'cow-hipped'. #carbrochure #Fiat
There was also a more basic Mira Gino, with plastic wheel trims and without the grille-mounted spotlamps. It could be customised with many options, however. The models were derived from the big-selling Mira L700, also sold as the Daihatsu Cuore in Europe.
SEAT dipped a toe into the 4X4 SUV market with the rather odd-looking Altea Freetrack 4. Based on the XL version of the existing Altea, slightly raised, its massive plastic bumpers stood out, particularly in the Crono Yellow of this 2008 UK brochure cover car. #carbrochure #SEAT
In the days before Japanese captive imports, the German-built Kadett was at the time the cheapest model which General Motors sold in the United States. The enthusiastic brochure called it 'a car that was virtually unknown a few years ago that is now selling like gangbusters'.
Many Asia-Pacific markets didn't get the new European Ford Sierra, settling instead for the similarly-sized Ford Telstar. It was the front-wheel-drive Mazda 626/Capella with some Ford styling changes. This 1986 Australian brochure features the TX5 hatch model. #carbrochure #Ford
Honda's car division had its first global success with the '70s Civic. This brochure for the Japanese market uses some cinema-inspired photography to showcase the mildly facelifted 1978 line-up. Low-pollution CVCC 1.3 and 1.5 engines were standard for Japan. #carbrochure #Honda