I came from Europe to replace an aging family member. I was supposed to be a "worldwide" hit, but it didn't turn out that way for me here. I was too small for American tastes, and only lasted about 6 years with one facelift during that model run. I was available in a sporty version with a manual transmission as well during the end of the run.
Hmmm... possibly the RSX? Although, it came from Japan to replace the Integra. And, it was like 5 years and the type S was available all years. So not quite. But close.
I'll have to give it more thought.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
No, I came from Europe. I was actually available with a stick my whole model run, but during the last few years I was available in a sporty "tuned" version. I also had 4 doors.
I'm a factory that made both cars and airplanes. My company's first introduction to America didn't get us an enthusiastic reception but later we teamed up with a U.S. giant to market ourselves in the USA. We have never been a major player in America but are well regarded in our part of the world and we have a great reputation in rally racing around the world with our turbo cars.
I'm a specific trim level of a sedan that was redesigned within the last 20 years. I was pretty average until this year (although there was one version of me in prior years that was fun too, but sold in limited numbers). The magazines that tested me loved me because I drove surprisingly well, but only with the right transmission choice. Still, I remained the underdog in sales when compared to my competition. I became very diluted and didn't keep up a few years later, and my nameplate eventually gave way to a new one upon my replacement that I am still called today.
Contestants who make guesses as to who I am should mention the year, make, model and trim level.
2024 Ram 1500 Longhorn, 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
This is somewhat of a "trick riddle". It could arguably be SAAB but that's not the answer. I craftily named this riddle "road and sky" to imply that the manufacturer made cars first, then planes. Saab made planes first.
Let me clarify something - when I referred to "this year" in my original post I meant the year the particular car came out, not 2010. Sorry for the confusion.
But good guess on Taurus SHO, as this is in the same timeframe. Incidentally, my father-in-law had a '91 SHO and my dad bought a '92, first year of the second generation. Obviously both were manuals, as the auto didn't debut until '93. Great cars.
2024 Ram 1500 Longhorn, 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
I was designed with economy in mind, but found fame for my sporty nature. I used drivetrain parts from my more plebeian cousins in a configuration that was a first for my manufacturer. My fans sometimes refer to me by a nickname which includes an honorific.
While I was not the first of my kind in the world, I was the first on this continent. I was the largest and heaviest of my kind, and exclusive to my brand back when my manufacturer did such things. I was the basis for several variants, including ones that could have taught some lessons to later engineers. I ran hard and long under five Presidents, until I was sadly replaced by lighter and cheaper cousins.
I'm a specific trim level of a sedan that was redesigned within the last 20 years. I was pretty average until this year (although there was one version of me in prior years that was fun too, but sold in limited numbers). The magazines that tested me loved me because I drove surprisingly well, but only with the right transmission choice. Still, I remained the underdog in sales when compared to my competition. I became very diluted and didn't keep up a few years later, and my nameplate eventually gave way to a new one upon my replacement that I am still called today.
Contestants who make guesses as to who I am should mention the year, make, model and trim level.
No wonder I couldn't place it. I thought it was for something much more recent, because I remember the phrase. Now I know why -- my wife has a couple of 1965 issues of Look or Life magazine, and the Riv ad was in there, along with "you meet the nicest people on a Honda" [scooter or motorcycle].
I have been used in railroad speeders, combines, and irrigation pumps; I have my marque's name on my valve covers; and my unconventional spark plug location supposedly came about after the head engineer burned his hand on my exhaust manifold during a test.
I was the design chief for an automaker for some time. Although you may not know me very well I left a styling cue that's named after me that's still being used today, not only by the automaker that I wokred for, but also copied by other brands.
To be specific, this styling cue can be found on the C or D pillar of the cars made by the company I worked for, and also by some other brands.
Who am I, and what is this mark I left in the world of automotive styling?
Wilhelm Hofmeister, 1950s-60s BMW design chief, and the Hofmeister kink - the backward slant to the bottom of the rear pillar, which some Asian makes especially like to shape to their own vision...while MB has avoided it entirely.
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2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
Although, it came from Japan to replace the Integra.
And, it was like 5 years and the type S was available all years.
So not quite. But close.
I'll have to give it more thought.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
Who am I?
Contestants who make guesses as to who I am should mention the year, make, model and trim level.
2024 Ram 1500 Longhorn, 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
So-----Who I Am?
Too bad. I like Mitsubishi products--I think they are very good cars now.
That was my ad campaign that year and it was very accurate.
But maybe not - only the first V6 powertrain came in manual, the V8 didn't and the EcoBoost doesn't either.
But good guess on Taurus SHO, as this is in the same timeframe. Incidentally, my father-in-law had a '91 SHO and my dad bought a '92, first year of the second generation. Obviously both were manuals, as the auto didn't debut until '93. Great cars.
2024 Ram 1500 Longhorn, 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Who Am I?
There is a Shelby connection, though.
The GT40 was built by Ford Advanced Vehicles, a subsidiary of Ford of Britain, so the French listed it as a British victory (with NZ drivers).
Also, this is *part* of a vehicle.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
I'm a specific trim level of a sedan that was redesigned within the last 20 years. I was pretty average until this year (although there was one version of me in prior years that was fun too, but sold in limited numbers). The magazines that tested me loved me because I drove surprisingly well, but only with the right transmission choice. Still, I remained the underdog in sales when compared to my competition. I became very diluted and didn't keep up a few years later, and my nameplate eventually gave way to a new one upon my replacement that I am still called today.
Contestants who make guesses as to who I am should mention the year, make, model and trim level.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
2024 Ram 1500 Longhorn, 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium, 2016 Kia Optima SX, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
They combined luxury with style and power!
The '65 Tbirds were dogs in comparision. Still, I like those too.
I have been used in railroad speeders, combines, and irrigation pumps; I have my marque's name on my valve covers; and my unconventional spark plug location supposedly came about after the head engineer burned his hand on my exhaust manifold during a test.
What car am I?
Yep, Bugatti trains here
Developed by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche
Brother to Audi (who was successful in racing)
Father (first car) of VW.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
To be specific, this styling cue can be found on the C or D pillar of the cars made by the company I worked for, and also by some other brands.
Who am I, and what is this mark I left in the world of automotive styling?
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
(boomchek learns something today, boomchek never knew about Dr. Kamm although he heard the term Kammback before).
I am also from the same country though. I know you can get this one Shifty.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX