Tag: Turbo
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Super-rare in the US: Honda City Turbo II
Honda hasn’t, so far, been known for turbochargers, but this tiny hatchback is an exception to that rule. This is not officially a Kei car due to size, but, trust me, it’s small. I’ve never driven one, but would love to – a tiny, turbocharged engine in a really tiny car. What’s not to love?…
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Way too many Starions/Conquests at the same time.
Every enthusiast knows that the general public under-appreciates the Starion and its Conquest twin. Strangely, two of each have popped up on eBay in the last few days. Okay, two are from the same seller, but still… Obviously, the manual cars will be the fun drivers. Maybe the autos have low mileage because they just…
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Rare Subaru Goodness: 1988 RX Turbo
Stories about the wedge-shaped Subaru XT come up periodically, but Subaru’s interesting technology also found its way into more pedestrian sedans and hatchbacks. Our subject car is a 1988 RX Turbo, which was the performance version of the GL/Loyale. This car not only offered a turbocharged four-cylinder and all-wheel-drive, it also had a low range…
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The “Other” IROC: 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T
Yes, there was a non-Camaro IROC once upon a time and it offered FWD. This car was nothing to sneeze at, however, as it offered the Chrysler Turbo III also seen in the Spirit R/T, which was the fastest sedan made in America at the time. So, this little beast offered about 225HP and similar…
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WTF? 6×6 Datsun Pickup with Buick Grand National Engine
You’d think something this unusual would warrant more than one photo, but it seems the seller doesn’t think so. A quick Google search, including things like “6×6 Datsun” indicates this truck has made the rounds, including Jalopnik, but I somehow missed it. I strongly recommend reading the ad text below. Click for Autabuy ad Branson…
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Angular, Turbocharged 80s Goodness: Mitsubishi Cordia Turbo
The Cordia was a sporty, front-drive hatchback sold in the US by Mitsubishi through most of the 80s. It was among the first cars they brought and sold through their own channels – previously, Mitsubishis were rebadged and sold through Chrysler’s networks (including Dodge and Plymouth). These rarely come up and are quite an interesting…
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A True 1980s Icon: 1987 Callaway Corvette Twin Turbo!
C4s are torquey beasts and lots of fun in their own right, but anyone growing up anytime near the 1980s knows that the Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette was one of the true kings of the street at the time. For a lot less money, these ‘Vettes offered performance at or near Italian supercars of the…
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Rarity + AWD + Turbo. What’s not to love?
We’ve featured a couple of first generation Impulses here, but this is the first time we’ve shown a second gen car. The second gen donated many bits to the Geo Storm, but only the Impulse came in AWD, Turbo form. This car needs some cosmetic attention and the seller claims it has an intermittent starting…
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Yet another Fox-body Capri – this one a Turbo!
We’re at risk of being called a Fox Capri site at this point, but we’ve had such good ones come along recently that we have to keep posting them. On December 15, we posted a 1985 V8 Capri GS and on Christmas Eve, we posted a 1985 ASC McLaren Capri convertible. Today, we have another rare beast:…
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Biturbo con quattro porte
Do you want four doors to go with your fire hazard? If so, this car is just the ticket! This is essentially a Biturbo with four doors, but the 430 was the ultimate evolution of each, which means maximum output and various improvements over the years that reduced the fire risk usually associated with the…