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The model changes in early 1972 included the introduction of a top-of-the-line 2300 Sport SL model (introduced at the Geneva Motor Show), using the 2279 cc engine. The 2300 Sport SL was the only version to feature the seven dial dash ( speedometer , clock, rev counter , fuel, oil pressure, water temp, & battery charge).
This model used the "droopsnoot" nose cone, which had been designed by Wayne Cherry, Vauxhall's Chief Design Engineer to be used in the HP Firenza Droop Snoot model. In Trevor Alder's book "Vauxhall — The Post War Years" mention is made of a HP Firenza Sport Hatch prototype which was a one-off and was painted in silver starfire, with a six ...
At this time, the Viva 2300 SL and Firenza Sport SL did away with the letter-box speedometer and substituted a seven-dial instrument pack. Firenza SLs had a two round-dial pack, though all other Vivas and Firenzas stuck with the original presentation. 1975 Viva 1800 Saloon
Vauxhall vehicles, past and present, ... Firenza (1970–1975) Frontera (1991–2004, rebadged Isuzu MU Wizard) Grandland X (2017–present) Insignia (2008–present)
Vauxhall Firenza Magnum 2300 D: BRH: SIL: THR: THR: SIL: ING: BRH: SIL DNQ: BRH: NC 0 NC 1974: London Sportscar Centre Chevrolet Camaro Z28 D: MAL Ret† BRH DNS: 33rd 4 NC Capel Continental Expresses Stock Cars Ltd. Vauxhall Firenza 2300 B: SIL Ret: OUL: 11th The Vauxhall Motorist Racing with Capital Motors Vauxhall Firenza Magnum 2300: THR 9 ...
Vauxhall Motors Limited [note 2] is a British [6] car company headquartered in Chalton, Bedfordshire, England. Vauxhall became a subsidiary of Stellantis in January 2021, having previously been owned by General Motors since 1925. Vauxhall is one of the oldest established vehicle manufacturers and distribution companies in the United Kingdom.
Vauxhall's own 16-valve head had passed beyond the design stage, but initially was in such short supply that the rally team continued to use the Lotus heads. [4]: 248 To address the production shortfall Vauxhall approached Cosworth and had them produce the 400 cylinder heads needed for the racing homologation requirements.
The Firenza was positioned as Oldsmobile's entry-level compact car, priced below the slightly larger Omega and later Calais/Cutlass Calais. Despite this, the Firenza could be equipped with premium options such as power windows, power locks, and 14-inch alloy wheels. [3] The 1982 Firenza LX sedan was listed for $8,080 ($25,511 in 2023 dollars [4 ...