Automotive Landscape of 1984
A look at models launched in 1984
- Jan 24: Apple Macintosh and Digital Design – The launch of the Macintosh computer accelerates desktop publishing and CAD software adoption across automotive engineering and design firms.
- Feb 9: Soviet Leadership Transition – The passing of Soviet leaders influences ongoing superpower arms negotiations and international industrial trade agreements.
- Jul 28: Los Angeles Olympics and Automotive Sponsorship – General Motors serves as the primary automotive sponsor for the Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games, showcasing concept vehicles and fleet electric cars.
- Nov 3: Bhopal Disaster and Industrial Safety Laws – The horrific toxic gas leak in India triggers profound global tightening of chemical manufacturing safety protocols, environmental liability laws, and factory hazard controls.
US
Jeep Cherokee
XJ Sport
POWER
115 HP
RARITY
2,884,172 Sold
US
Ford Tempo
GL Sedan
POWER
98 HP
RARITY
400,000 Sold
US
Jeep Cherokee
XJ
POWER
190 HP
RARITY
250,000 Sold
US
Pontiac Fiero
Indy Pace Car Edition
POWER
92 HP
RARITY
136,840 Sold
US
Renault Espace
MPV
POWER
120 HP
RARITY
20,000 Sold
EUROPE
Mercedes-Benz W124
300E
POWER
188 HP
RARITY
2,562,143 Sold
EUROPE
Saab 9000
Turbo 16
POWER
175 HP
RARITY
503,087 Sold
EUROPE
Renault Espace
Phase 1 MPV
POWER
110 HP
RARITY
191,674 Sold
EUROPE
Ferrari Testarossa
Mono-specchio
POWER
390 HP
RARITY
7,177 Sold
EUROPE
Ferrari 288 GTO
Homologation Special
POWER
400 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
EUROPE
Peugeot 205
Turbo 16 (T16)
POWER
197 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
ASIA
Toyota Land Cruiser
70 Series
POWER
135 HP
RARITY
1,000,000 Sold
ASIA
Honda CR-X
Si
POWER
135 HP
RARITY
350,000 Sold
ASIA
Toyota MR2
AW11
POWER
128 HP
RARITY
160,000 Sold