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Vitara, Sidekick & Geo Tracker 4×4 Performance Portfolio 1988-97

Posted by in Uncategorized on April 15, 2010

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After the success of the SJ models in Europe the company introduced the Vitara in 1988 to appeal to those who wanted style as well as better off-road performance and handling. at a modest price. In the US the Vitara was marketed as the Sidekick which was so popular General Motors built it under license at the Geo Tracker. This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, specification and technical data, new model introductions, driving impressions, design a… More >>

Vitara, Sidekick & Geo Tracker 4×4 Performance Portfolio 1988-97

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Jeep CJ-5 & CJ-7: 4×4 Performance Portfolio 1976-1986

Posted by in Uncategorized on April 13, 2010

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The 4×4 market changed in the 1960s, from utility to one with an increasing emphasis on the leisure market. In the 1970s the CJ range was aimed more at the recreational sector and the CJ-7 was designed with more room, simpler transmission and an automatic gearbox. The CJ-5 took on some of these extra features and until 1983 the two models were developed very much in parallel. Special package versions were issued to please buyers. The Wrangler took over from the CJ i… More >>

Jeep CJ-5 & CJ-7: 4×4 Performance Portfolio 1976-1986

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Land Rover Discovery: 4×4 Performance Portfolio 1989-2000

Posted by in Uncategorized on April 12, 2010

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Road and comparison tests, off road reports, performance data and specs, and a buyers guide for V8 3.5, 3.9, and 4.0 models and Diesel 200Tdi, 300Tdi, and TD5 models. … More >>

Land Rover Discovery: 4×4 Performance Portfolio 1989-2000

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Jeep Wrangler: 4×4 Performance Portfolio 1987-1999

Posted by in Uncategorized on April 12, 2010

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This successor to the CJ Jeeps was designed for use as every day transport rather than as a utility vehicle. Nevertheless the Wrangler was still in the mould of the earlier vehicles having a basic open tub body with occasional seating for four although the chassis components were biased towards road use. The low-profiles tires improved the handling. The trend continued when the original YJ gave way to the redesigned TJ model in 1996. Coil springs were used for comf… More >>

Jeep Wrangler: 4×4 Performance Portfolio 1987-1999

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Land Rover Series III: 4×4 Performance Portfolio 1971-1985

Posted by in Uncategorized on April 12, 2010

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The second major face-lift in the life of the Land Rover was introduced with the Series III model in 1971. Production figures cannot be confirmed but it is thought that around 440,000 were built between 1971 and 1985. As this was a bad time for British Leyland most of the profits went into the car division and few changes were made. Even when Land Rover became a separate operating division in 1978 it took until 1983 for a replacement to be produced. Not every market… More >>

Land Rover Series III: 4×4 Performance Portfolio 1971-1985

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