Description
Car Magazine (UK Import) – October 1986
The Lotus and The New Metro – Very Good Condition
This October 1986 UK-import issue of Car Magazine highlights one of the most important engineering breakthroughs of the decade: Lotus’s active ride suspension. The issue also covers the development direction of the next-generation Metro, industry forecasts, global automotive news, prototype insights, and extensive road tests involving major European competitors. A strong, engineering-focused edition for serious collectors.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing minor wear on the edges consistent with age. The item pictured is exactly the one you will receive. Please review all photos for condition purposes. Every issue ships with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
5 — AGENDA
Why active ride suspension is a major advance and proof that racing truly improves the breed.
6 — HEADLINES
Leadership changes at Austin Rover; early details on the upcoming Metro models — one due in late ’89 and a larger family-based version for ’91.
14 — NEWCOMERS
Audi 80
Nissan
Vauxhall Carlton
Peugeot 309 Diesel
37 — SIR!
Debate continues over the Rover 800; engineers respond. Discussion on Merc and Honda’s shared load.
41 — FRONTLINE
Four columnists offer their commentary.
61 — ORACLE
Confidential and emerging industry news from around the globe.
92 — RE-INVENTING THE WHEEL
Active ride suspension tested: driving a Lotus Esprit equipped with this groundbreaking system.
100 — GETTING TO KNOW THE GENERAL
Life at Lotus under GM ownership, plus insights into the £12,000 M100 Lotus Elan.
102 — 7TH CAVALRY
The newest BMW 7-series—available with six- and twelve-cylinder engines—proves itself a winner.
108 — CITROEN’S PEUGEOT
The new Citroën AX: one of the best-designed and most practical hatchbacks in the world.
112 — WHEELS
The editorial team reports on recent drives.
138 — GIANT TEST
Audi 90/Si vs. Ford Granada 2.0i/2.9i vs. Saab 900i vs. Audi 100CC
A full executive-class comparison for 1989 — with one clear winner.
124 — PILGRIM’S ROAD
Phil Llewellin revisits the Somme — the site of Britain’s bloodiest battle — in a Jaguar XJ-SC.
130 — RISING FAST
Steve Cropley drives one of Britain’s rarest prototypes, a 38-year-old relic carrying the legacy of its ancestors.
136 — TWO STROKES
LJK Setright tests one of the most thrilling motorcycles ever featured in the magazine.
146 — QUALITY AUDIT, 1986
Ten cars undergo identical assessments — British cars place both first and last.
150 — ARCHIVE
The story of the world’s first tanks and their debut during the Somme offensive.
152 — FLIGHT 911
In March, a Cessna powered by a factory Porsche 911 engine became one of the most successful sports experiments.
156 — CAPITALIST CARNIVAL
East meets West at the USSR’s own motor show in Moscow; Jonathan Lilley reports.
167 — THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
The buyer’s guide loved by salesmen and hated by many others.
180 — TECH
Geoffrey Howard on the technical and marketing lessons behind Ford’s advanced research facility.
184 — FORMULA ACTIVE
Nigel Mansell emerges as the figurehead of active suspension’s arrival.
A richly detailed issue focused on technological innovation, making it an especially strong addition to collections centered on Lotus engineering and mid-1980s automotive development.