Welcome, fellow automotive enthusiasts, to a thrilling exploration of one of the most iconic concept cars in automotive history – the Buick Wildcat II (1954). Join us as we delve into the captivating world of this visionary vehicle and uncover the secrets behind its legendary status. Unveiling a Vision of the Future The Buick Wildcat II, unveiled in 1954, represented a bold departure from traditional automotive design, embodying the spirit of American adventure and innovation. Chief Designer Ned Nichols described it as an "American adventure in tomorrow’s design," capturing the essence of Buick's vision for the future. Design Inspired by Freedom and Adventure Inspired by the allure of two-seater fiberglass cars, Nichols and Harley Earl crafted the Wildcat II with an eye-catching aesthetic that defied convention. The car's distinctive features, including its prominent front grille, wraparound windshield, and rocket-shaped taillights, evoked a sense of speed and motion
The 1st gen. Toyota Soarer (Model MZ11), Toyota's first personal luxury car, caused a sensation in Japan as a prestigious specialty car and won the 1981-1982 Car of the Year Japan. "Soarer" is used with its meaning of a high-performance glider.
The Soarer, Toyota's first personal luxury car, was a long-nose, short-deck 2-door notchback coupé with forward-leaning center pillars and thin rear pillars. The dashboard featured a digital speedometer, an LED tachometer, a digital speed alarm (that could be set to go off at any desired speed), and a microchip-based automatic air conditioner, epitomizing the upcoming age of car electronics.The two available engines included 2.8-liter (5M-GEU) and 2-liter (1G-EU) units. The former boasted the highest specifications in Japan, producing a gross output of 170 PS. An SOHC turbocharged unit (M-TEU) was added to the lineup in June 1981. The top-grade 2800 GT Limited model was made available in March 1982, featuring specially designed leather bucket seats, an audio system by Technics, and an original 2-color body. In January 1985, the 2.8-liter engine was replaced with a 3-liter unit (6M-GEU) that produced 190 PS.
The Soarer caused a sensation in Japan as a prestigious specialty car.
The Soarer won the 1981-1982 Car of the Year Japan.
| Grade | 2800_DOHC-EFI_6-cylinder_GT-EXTRA | 2800_DOHC-EFI_6-cylinder_GT | 2000_OHC-EFI_6-cylinder_VX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model type & weight | Model type | E-MZ11-HCMQF | E-MZ11-HCMQF | E-GZ10-HCMGE |
| Curb mass(kg) | 1300 | 1300 | 1220 | |
| Dimensions | Length(mm) | 4655 | 4655 | 4655 |
| Width(mm) | 1695 | 1695 | 1690 | |
| Height(mm) | 1360 | 1360 | 1360 | |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2660 | 2660 | 2660 | |
| Engine | Engine code | 5M-GEU | 5M-GEU | 1G-EU |
| Engine type | In-line 6-cylinder, DOHC | In-line 6-cylinder, DOHC | In-line 6-cylinder, OHC | |
| Displacement(cm3) | 2759 | 2759 | 1988 | |
| Max. output kw/(PS)/r.pm | -/170/5600 | -/170/5600 | -/125/5400 |
| * | The specifications are those of representative model grades. |
| * | Max. output represents a net rating. |
| * | The model numbers of these vehicles are MZ11(2800), GZ10(2000). Catalogue |
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