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Car Magazine (UK Import) – December 1990
The New Porsche 911 Turbo – Very Good Condition
This December 1990 UK-import issue of Car Magazine features the debut of the newly refined Porsche 911 Turbo, a major step forward in performance, stability, and engineering sophistication. Alongside this headline feature, the issue covers Lamborghini’s Diablo, industry developments across Europe, forward model plans, newcomer assessments, and a strong set of editorial columns by Setright, Bishop, Bulgin, and Llewellyn.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing minor edge wear as expected for its age. The item pictured is exactly the item you will receive. Please review photos for condition purposes. Every issue comes with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
5 — AGENDA
Why Europe can compete with Japan—despite Jacques Calvet’s doubts.
Plus: two new reader-focused columns introduced.
6 — NEWS
New Hondas revealed, details on the new TWR-Jaguar sports-racer, Bugatti updates, and global industry news from correspondents.
32 — ORACLE
Georg Kacher examines forward model plans for all major French manufacturers.
41 — SIR!
Readers debate turbodiesels, Honda’s sports-car experience, and George Bishop critiques Setright’s recent “How to Drive an Automatic.”
48 — NEWCOMERS
Lotus Carlton (p.48) – Fast, costly
Mercedes 500E (p.52) – Quick but clinical
Honda Legend (p.56) – Not impressive
BMW 520i-24 (p.60) – More valves, more power
Mitsubishi Sigma (p.64) – Many gadgets
Renault Clio 16V (p.64) – Successor to the 5 Turbo
VW Polo (p.70) – New engine, compromised but good value
Vauxhall Nova (p.77) – Surprisingly strong
Range Rover CSK (p.82) – Suspension improvements
89 — FRONTLINE
Setright selects the best cars of 1990; Bishop on Birmingham; Bulgin on Jackie Stewart’s chauffeur; Llewellyn on Wales’ lost sports-car maker.
98 — PINK PANZER
The new Porsche 911 Turbo—more stable, more powerful, and significantly better engineered. Georg Kacher drives it.
106 — GOES LIKE THE DEVIL
Full-throttle impressions of the new Lamborghini Diablo—202 mph and spectacular.
112 — IN BRITAIN
Jaguar engineering shake-ups under Ford; long-time engineers depart; Rover’s manufacturing director rumored to be leaving.
114 — GIANT TEST
Built-in-Britain Nissan Primera vs. Peugeot 405 vs. Vauxhall Cavalier—a close and competitive class comparison.
122 — HOW IT WORKS
Setright simplifies complex technical terminology.
124 — JUBILEE GEORGE
George Bishop celebrates 25 years of Carte Blanche: memorable junkets, unforgettable cars, and mishaps.
130 — LIFT-OFF!
Russell Bulgin drives GM’s critical Saturn small car—America’s attempt to challenge Japan with a new “planet.”
138 — DEAN’S LAST DAY
Georg Kacher retraces James Dean’s final drive in a new Porsche Speedster.
146 — INSIDE LINE
Nigel Roebuck on the young drivers poised to succeed Senna and Prost.
150 — PRE-OWNED
Ruppert on buying used Porsche 911s—still expensive, but prices are softening.
156 — LONG TERM TEST
Rachel Butler on the Citroën AX diesel—quirky but fun, consistently frugal.
163 — SOAPBOX
A new reader-written column. Nick Swallow explains why GT cars are often too grand to tour.
167 — THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
A buyer’s guide that tells the truth—and entertains.
169 — SALES PITCH
Research suggests Jaguar’s appeal may be fading.
182 — NUTS AND VOLTS
Setright on early satellite navigation systems.
184 — JUST CARS
Richard Bremner explains why many Rovers now resemble kit cars.
A highly desirable issue for Porsche collectors and enthusiasts of early-1990s supercar journalism, showcasing the leap forward represented by the new 911 Turbo.