1980 Quijote
After the name Quijote was discontinued in 1969, it returned in 1980, as the only FWD car in ADM lineup, and one of the few longitudinal front wheel drive cars in north america.
Background
After 10 years of trying english names, ADM decided to go back to the old naming style, and resurected the Quijote (which replaced the Pilgrim name, that was now a different european model).
Despise the possible confusion with names, the Quijote maintained almost the exact formula of the last Pilgrim, instead of going back to the roots of the name.
The ADM V6 was still powering the unit, but due to emissions and CAFE regulations, the engine was downsized to 3.2L producing only 110hp @ 5,000rpm and 147ft-lb @ 2,800rpm and mated to a 3 speed + overdrive automatic transmision.
The rear is simple, with the ADM logo that differentiates the american and european models
The equipment was rather decent for its price [I guess…], with front ventilated discs, 5 seats and a dual speaker stereo with an 8 track player, and hydraulic power steering.
Despise it’s weak performance (0-100 in over 11 seconds) and only one single trim, was still fairly cheap, and that helped boosting sales in general.
Price and specs
(Price in 1980 US dolls)
1980 Quijote - $5,889.48
