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In 1982 two engines were available; a 4.1 straight 6 cylinder 171 hp (157 kW) (SAE), or a 2.5 4 cylinder turbo, with 140 hp (104 kW). The engines originally came from the
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Externally, a new rear design and some cosmetic changes at the front, smoothing some lines. Internally, many of the earlier model's problems were addressed. This model was line-produced in 1982 with small changes in design.
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Line-produced between 1978 and 1979, it had 171 hp (128 kW) and a top speed of 206 km/h (128 mph). Based on the prototype, this version had some problems like overheating, noise and ventilation
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Entering series production in 1983, this model was a sedan style with a top speed of over 180 km/h (112 mph). Sold as the Santa
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