Automotive Landscape of 1986
A look at models launched in 1986
- Jan 28: Space Shuttle Challenger Tragedy – The catastrophic loss of Challenger halts the US space program, temporarily pausing civilian astronaut flight programs and related aerospace materials testing.
- Feb 25: People Power Revolution in Philippines – Democratic transition in the Philippines stabilizes regional industrial manufacturing, securing critical component supply chains for Asian automakers.
- Apr 26: Chernobyl Disaster and Environmental Scrutiny – The nuclear disaster in Soviet Ukraine intensifies global public scrutiny on industrial safety, environmental contamination, and alternative energy sources.
- Jun 29: Argentina Wins World Cup – Diego Maradona's legendary performance captivates global sports fans, heavily driving automotive advertising campaigns in South America.
US
Ford Taurus
Sedan
POWER
140 HP
RARITY
1,000,000 Sold
US
Jeep Wrangler
YJ Sport
POWER
123 HP
RARITY
630,000 Sold
US
Ford Mustang
GT (Fox Body Facelift)
POWER
225 HP
RARITY
224,410 Sold
US
BMW 7 Series
E32
POWER
300 HP
RARITY
100,000 Sold
US
Dodge Shelby GLHS
Omni Turbo
POWER
175 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
EUROPE
Citroën AX
Supermini
POWER
95 HP
RARITY
2,425,138 Sold
EUROPE
Opel Omega
Omega A / Carlton
POWER
204 HP
RARITY
961,000 Sold
EUROPE
BMW 7 Series
E32 735i
POWER
211 HP
RARITY
311,068 Sold
EUROPE
Volvo 480
ES Coupe
POWER
120 HP
RARITY
76,375 Sold
EUROPE
Porsche 944
Turbo (951)
POWER
250 HP
RARITY
25,245 Sold
ASIA
Toyota Supra
A70 (Mark III)
POWER
230 HP
RARITY
241,489 Sold
ASIA
Honda Integra
AV Series (Acura)
POWER
118 HP
RARITY
228,000 Sold
ASIA
Nissan Pathfinder
WD21 2-door
POWER
145 HP
RARITY
150,000 Sold
ASIA
Acura Legend
Luxury Sedan
POWER
161 HP
RARITY
25,000 Sold