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Car Magazine (UK Import) – January 1990
Ford XR2i & Secret Sierra Coupé – Very Good Condition
This January 1990 issue of Car Magazine offers a sharp look at the decade ahead, led by Ford’s new XR2i and early details surrounding the ambitious next-generation Sierra—complete with hints of a planned Capri-style coupé. The magazine explores industry direction for the 1990s, Japanese market dominance, engineering debates, upcoming models, and a wide spread of road tests and features.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear. Photos show the exact item you will receive. Please check all images for condition. Combined shipping available upon request, and each issue is protected in a plastic covering.
Contents
5 — AGENDA
A look back at the 1980s: Japan—not Europe—produced the most compelling cars. A call for bolder moves in the 1990s.
6 — NEWS
BMW plans a budget model, Rover 400 redesign, Ferrari F40 selling out yet again, and a full global industry round-up.
52 — ORACLE
Georg Kacher analyzes Japan’s potential for even greater expansion in the ’90s.
57 — SIR!
Readers praise automakers’ innovation, weigh in on the anti-Japan debate, and question CAR’s criticism of Rover.
66 — NEWCOMERS
Toyota MR2 (p.66) — Higher price, still strong value
BMW 318is (p.68) — A mini-GTi 3-Series
Honda CRX Si (p.69) — VTEC power arrives
Renault 21 TXi (p.71) — Superb engine, middling package
Nissan Y10 Selenic (p.77) — Bright but poorly executed
85 — FRONTLINES
Commentary from the magazine’s regular columnists.
94 — MEDIOCRITY PLUS TEN PERCENT
First drive: Ford Fiesta XR2i—incremental improvement or missed opportunity?
100 — THE CASE FOR THE DEFENCE
A Ford engineer explains why Sierras crash so frequently.
102 — ALL-NEW SIERRA
Full details on Ford’s next Sierra, with a Capri-like coupé projected for 1994.
106 — IN BRITAIN
GM expresses more interest in building a compact Jaguar than Ford believes possible.
108 — TOP TEN 1990
From a humble Skoda to a refined British supercar, CAR’s picks for the coming year.
120 — TOP TEN COUNTERPOINTS
Setright and Roger Bell respond with their own takes.
122 — CAR OF THE DECADE
The Lamborghini Countach is crowned 1980s Car of the Decade.
124 — GIANT TEST: UNCOMMONLY GOOD
BMW 520i vs. Citroën XM vs. Lancia Thema—one manages to surpass BMW at its own game.
132 — MONTAGU
Interview with Lord Montagu, custodian of the National Motor Museum.
136 — LONG TERMERS
Updates from the magazine’s ongoing test fleet.
140 — INSIDE LINE
Ferrari prepares for a renewed challenge to Japanese engineering dominance.
146 — WEAK AT THE WHEEL
Russell Bulgin documents seven days in the life of a car enthusiast.
156 — MIAMI DICE
Georg Kacher becomes a stuntman in Miami’s street-level automotive scene.
162 — PRE-OWNED
Top-tier sports cars hold their values well on the used-car market.
167 — THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
New-car guide with blunt assessments—good cars stay good, bad ones stay bad.
180 — INDEX
Year-end roundup to help locate your favourite 1989 CAR stories.
184 — DOGS
The Nissan Bluebird with Allegro-style quartic steering earns Bremner’s award for worst car of the year.
A strong collector’s issue, notable for early Sierra coupé insights and one of the first full looks at Ford’s XR2i during a pivotal transition into the 1990s.