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The first-generation Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable are automobiles produced by Ford as the first of six generations of the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable.Launched on December 26, 1985, as a 1986 model, [4] the front-wheel-drive Taurus was a very influential design that is credited with saving Ford from bankruptcy, [4] bringing many innovations to the marketplace [4] and starting the trend ...
The first generation Today (JW1) was introduced in September 1985 as a three-door hatchback—it was originally only sold as a light commercial van, as the tax structure favored such vehicles. The rear axle was a coil-sprung torsion beam , while the front axle used struts with forward-reaching control arms.
The third-generation Honda Civic is an automobile which was produced by Honda from 1983 until 1987. It was introduced in September 1983 for the 1984 model year. The Civic's wheelbase was increased by 2–5 inches (5.1–12.7 cm) to 93.7 inches (238 cm) for the hatchback or 96.5 inches (245 cm) for the sedan.
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December 1 – The Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable are released for sale to the public. December 12 – Arrow Air Flight 1285, a Douglas DC-8, crashes after takeoff in Gander, Newfoundland, killing 256, 248 of whom were U.S. servicemen returning to Fort Campbell, Kentucky from overseeing a peacekeeping force in Sinai.
1985 in motoring deals with developments in the automotive industry throughout the year by various automobile manufacturers, which are grouped by country. This includes the designs, developments, manufactures, markets, and sale of cars. The first practical automobile with a petrol engine was built by Karl Benz in 1886 in Mannheim, Germany.
The FXE Super Glide was discontinued in 1985, with the FXEF Fat Bob becoming the base model. [10] The 1985 FXEF was the first and last FXEF to have the Evo motor along with being the last year for the 4sp and chain drive. In 1986, all FX-based bikes except the Wide Glide were supplanted by FXR-based bikes.
The Versailles shares its wheelbase with the Ford Granada/Mercury Monarch and the four-door Ford Maverick/Mercury Comet. Marketed as a compact car, the Versailles is closer in size to the mid-size segment of today, in terms of exterior footprint. According to Lincoln advertising, a quality-control regimen was used at the factory.