What are the coolest cars that were only available in limited markets? This BMW E30 320is was only sold in Italy and Portugal...
It had a 1990cc version of the E30 M3 S14 engine to take advantage of the tax breaks for sub-2.0-litre engines in those countries. It also got the M3’s close ratio Getrag gearbox, but the rest was pretty much standard 3-series. Still, it’s sort of a slightly detuned M3, and that’s cool!
It had a 1990cc version of the E30 M3 S14 engine to take advantage of the tax breaks for sub-2.0-litre engines in those countries. It also got the M3’s close ratio Getrag gearbox, but the rest was pretty much standard 3-series. Still, it’s sort of a slightly detuned M3, and that’s cool!
Then there’s the Volkswagen SP2 which was only available in Brazil, as well as countless special editions you’ll find in Japan.
Got any more suggestions for cool cars that were only found in one (or very few) markets? Let us know in the comments, and we’ll share the best.
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The South African Opel Astra 200t S.
It sourced a 2.0L turbocharged four cylinder (C20LET) from the 4x4 versions of the Vectra and Calibra and put a FWD drivertain behind it.
It was meant to beat BMW in the local touring car scene. Apparently it is a bit of a legend down there.
we called it the super boss
The GM Ranger.
It was series of models cobbled together from bits of Holden, Chevrolet and Opel.
It was only sold in Belgium, Switzerland and South Africa.
The Ferrari 208 Turbo was for the Italian market only. It had the worlds smallest displacement V8 along with a turbocharger, and the later models had 328 based styling (pictured), but it’s identifiable by the NACA ducts in front of the rear wheel.
Nissan Patrol NISMO, If I remember correctly, it is only avablible in UAE
Nissan Skyline R34 :_( Every American ever
In the UK, we have this. It was made in the UK. 1 of 1 hybrid one seater monster…
Wouldn’t call it cool but this Acura EL only for Canada.
Essentially a rebaged Honda Civic.
This “piece of art and quality” - (Zastava) Yugo - Koral
They exported those to the US too.
Hilarious.
No love for the new Lagonda? Originally only for the Middle East, but now it’ll be making its way to Europe as well. It’s a real stunner
Never sold in the U.S., Ford Escort Cosworth. Not sure where it was specifically sold other than the obvious European market.