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Out of the initial production run of 30 cars, 5 were named the Super Sport World Record Edition, which had the same electronic limiter as the other 25 – but turned off. Pierre-Henri Raphanel drove the unlimited Super Sport World Record Edition to a 431.072 km/h (267.856 mph) two-way average, verified by Guinness World Records.
The Izuogu Z-600 prototype was the first indigenous Nigerian car, and the first automobile of indigenous all-African technology. It was the brainchild of engineer Ezekiel Izuogu. [ 1 ] Launched in 1997, the car caused a stir in the Nigerian media, and was touted by the then Nigerian chief of Staff General Oladipo Diya .
Automotive industry in Nigeria dates back to the 1950s and consists of the production of passenger cars and commercial trucks. [2] Early production was led by the assembly line of Bedford TJ trucks made by United Africa Company 's subsidiary, Federated Motors Industries and SCOA's production of Peugeot 404 pickup trucks .
The production capacity is 60,000 "Kekes" per year. This is to be increased by a new production plant in Owerri in Imo State on a plot of land of 150,000 square metres. [7] The domestic production of the ubiquitous trikes in Nigeria is expected to have a positive impact on Nigeria's trade balance and labour market. [8] [9]
For the purposes of this list, a production car is defined as: Being constructed principally for retail sale to consumers for their personal use, and to transport people on public roads (no commercial or industrial vehicles are eligible); Fitted with the original manufacturer-supplied road tires;
2013: Two event wins, Unibody FWD naturally aspirated world record with 9.20 at 152 mph 2011: Two event wins 2010: One event win 2009: Five event wins; Set the world record of the first naturally aspirated FWD to run 150 mph in a quarter mile; Broke the world record for quickest naturally aspirated FWD with a 9.36 quarter mile elapsed time
Production car – 5,100 kg (11,244 lb) – 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman Guard [10] Lightest Current production car – 440 kg (970 lb) – Caterham 7 170 [ 11 ] [ 12 ]
This is a list of countries by motor vehicle production based on International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and other data from 2016 and earlier. Figures include passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, minibuses, trucks, buses and coaches. [1]