In the grand tradition of Vision: One and Vision: Two, Bogliq USA have released Vision: Three to be seen by the general public for the first time!
Vision: Three has one goal. Develop the technologies of the future so that people can safely achieve speeds of 300Km/h plus without their tyres de-laminating or their car overheating. Bogliq RnD is working closely with tyre company GoodBoye to develop tyres that can withstand the torture of constant high speed operation.
Other companies were partnered with to aid with the development of a new, efficient, power producing enhancement for automotive engines. Given the internal nickname of “Turbo”, these power adding devices don’t run off the engine itself. Rather they gather energy from the exhaust gasses, which drives a compressor, which feeds the engine extra air. Bogliq RnD is confident that all cars, a decade from now, will be powered up by “Turbo” devices!!!
Vision: Three is capable of a top speed of over 300Km/h and makes 400Kw from it’s 5L V8! That’s right, over double the power of any mainstream 5L V8 and faster than anything on the road today!
For 1973 Bogliq USA converted their entire automotive portfolio over to the new 91RON unleaded standard. Since legislation was pending that would see the mandatory installation of anti pollution catalysers to the exhaust of new vehicles sold, Bogliq USA installed these “Catalytic Converters” as well. This resulted in a loss of power and fuel efficiency across the board.
The Model 5, being Bogliq’s oldest single continuous model was refreshed with a 2.3L Gamma four to attempt to counteract the loss of power and retained a two barrel carburettor to maintain daily driving reliability with simple maintenance requirements. Other than the installation of 5mph bumpers and adding of compliant lights and reflectors, the Model 5 is essentially unchanged…
1973 Cargostar
Nothing to see here…
Cargostar
Low cost, light delivery vehicle, Standard trim/ no radio, 2 seats
54Kw L4, 4 spd Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $1,755
Service costs: $106 per annum
Fuel economy: 14.3L/100Km, 91RON required
0 -100 sprint: 14.2 sec
Quarter Mile: 19.75 sec
Top speed: 156 Km/h
1973 Squadstar
…Move along!
Squadstar
Budget people mover, Basic trim/ Standard radio, 6 seats
54Kw L4, 5 spd Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $1,995
Service costs: $105 per annum
Fuel economy: 16.1L/100Km, 91RON required
0 -100 sprint: 15.1 sec
Quarter Mile: 19.5 sec
Top speed: 154 Km/h
Another day, another dollar… The Model 5 is expected to continue its appeal as a value added business growth tool for Bogliq’s customers without causing as much harm to the air and roadside environment.
As per the rest of the range, Overlander received 91RON compliant engines and catalysts. Unlike the rest of the range, however, buyers could delete the Catalyst if they weren’t registering the vehicle. This would allow buyers in countries that still used lead additives to run that fuel without fear of damaging the catalyst.
Otherwise, the biggest news for Overlander was the addition of a pickup version of the LWB model. The Nomad variant was just as capable off-road as the two wagons but allowed for greater volumes of cargo to be carried by the operator.
1973 Overlander Engage
SWB Overlander is the most fuel efficient model in the range
Engage
SWB workhorse, basic trim/ no radio, 2+3 seats
70Kw V6, 5 spd Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $2,335
Service costs: $85 per annum
Fuel economy: 21.9L/100Km, 91RON required
0 -100 sprint: 15.8 sec
Quarter Mile: 20.41 sec
Top speed: 142 Km/h
1973 Overlander Entrance
Can take five people just about anywhere, with all the supplies they’d need for a month!
Entrance
LWB workhorse, basic trim/ no radio, 2+3 seats
82Kw V6, 5 spd Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $2,485
Service costs: $93 per annum
Fuel economy: 24.7L/100Km, 91RON required
0 -100 sprint: 16.1 sec
Quarter Mile: 21.16 sec
Top speed: 148 Km/h
1973 Overlander Nomad
Can take two people just about anywhere, with all the supplies they’d need for six months!
Nomad
LWB utility workhorse, basic trim/ no radio, 2 seats
82Kw V6, 5 spd Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $2,420
Service costs: $93 per annum
Fuel economy: 23.6L/100Km, 91RON required
0 -100 sprint: 14.5 sec
Quarter Mile: 20.25 sec
Top speed: 149 Km/h
Overlander is a niche, yet important, model for Bogliq. The Overlander is the first Bogliq product most Third World countries will ever see, so the Overlander is engineered to be rugged, capable and reliable… So that when mainstream models eventually arrive, then the groundwork has been laid for successful penetration of that market.
Perhaps the greatest affected of all the Bogliq products by the move to 91RON, the '73 restructure would see the temporary cessation of the Empower halo car as there was no suitably powerful engine to justify the badge. The front fascia was facelifted in compliance with the new lighting regulations and 5mph bumpers were installed on every model…
1973 Nihilist Entice
New front fascia masks detuned 91RON compliant powerplant
The Model 9 Nihilist is getting old. The tight, stylish exterior translates to a cramped, narrow interior that hasn’t got room for the latest gadgets or stereo options. Nihilist will continue to sell on conservative, nostalgic grounds but will struggle against newer, fresher designed rivals. But without a viable replacement, Bogliq USA will continue to keep the Model 9 in circulation, “keeping the lights on”, until a bold young stylist can be found to build the next great Sportscar for America!
The 1969 debut of the Z215 shocked the designers and engineers at Bogliq USA. Not only was the car cheaper than all but the cheapest of the Model 10 range, the Z215 was better on fuel than most of the range as well! This meant that the requirement to convert the Model 10 exclusively to 91RON was fraught with risk.
In order to mitigate the effects of the 91RON switch, all Model 10 powerplants were converted to use a simplified version of Bog-jet Fuel Injection (BFI). This technology isn’t cheap and, alongside the extra costs of the anti pollution gear, meant that the price of the 1973 model 10’s would rise further! This would mean that the 1973 Model 10 would be forced to compete on intangibles; brand loyalty, familiarity and patriotism.
1973 Zealot Engage
Higher pricetag is mitigated by more sophisticated styling
Engage
Base spec price leader, basic trim/ basic radio, 5 seats
37Kw 4 cylinder, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $1,655
Service costs: $71 per annum
Fuel economy: 11.9L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 19 sec
Quarter Mile: 21 sec
Top speed: 130 Km/h
1973 Zealot Entrance
Rear end styling is little changed from 1969
Entrance
Standard spec family car, standard trim/ standard radio, 5 seats
46Kw 4 cylinder, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $1,830
Service costs: $110 per annum
Fuel economy: 12.6L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 16.4 sec
Quarter Mile: 20.41 sec
Top speed: 140 Km/h
1973 Zealot Entice
Lots of premium paint and chrome to help justify the price hikes…
Eager to drive club racer, premium trim/ basic radio, 4 seats
74Kw 4 cylinder, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $2,180
Service costs: $142 per annum
Fuel economy: 16.2L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 10.1 sec
Quarter Mile: 17.47 sec
Top speed: 162 Km/h
The '73 Model 10 just had to hold the fort until more advanced, better performing, engines came online. The Bogliq management hoped that the American public would reward Bogliq USA for their good corporate behaviour in adopting the anti-pollution initiatives immediately, rather than stretching it out until the last minute.
As with the rest of the range, the Model 11 was prepared for the switch to 91RON unleaded fuel. Because the Mutineer was in such a hotly contested market, the switch to exclusive BFI throughout the range was seen as a potential chink in the car’s armour, but Bogliq USA wanted to use the marketing benefits of BFI’s superior reliability to negate the higher initial purchase cost. Although down on power over the older leaded versions, the Gamma powerplants were still smooth and responsive to drive, with only the stopwatch betraying the loss of outright performance.
1973 Mutineer Engage
Front fascia was facelifted to help justify higher prices
Engage
Base spec price leader, basic trim/ basic radio, 5 seats
69Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $2,120
Service costs: $84 per annum
Fuel economy: 14.2L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 13 sec
Quarter Mile: 19.59 sec
Top speed: 159 Km/h
1973 Mutineer Entrance
The facelift also made the '73 Model 11 compliant with new lighting regulations
Entrance
Standard spec family car, standard trim/ standard radio, 5 seats
82Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $2,395
Service costs: $124 per annum
Fuel economy: 14.6L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 12.1 sec
Quarter Mile: 18.78 sec
Top speed: 169 Km/h
1973 Mutineer Entice
The usual V8 replaced by a larger capacity V6
Engage
Value added up-spec family car, premium trim/ premium radio, 5 seats
94Kw V6, 3 speed Automatic Gearbox
Price when new: $2,865
Service costs: $151 per annum
Fuel economy: 16.4L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 14 sec
Quarter Mile: 20.1 sec
Top speed: 166 Km/h
1973 Mutineer Enthuse
Not as fast on paper but still retains the fire in it’s belly for street racing!
Enthuse
Four door street racer, premium trim/ standard radio, 4 seats
Bogliq USA, in early adopting the new 91RON fuel standard, has weakened the Model 11’s ability to compete against the competition. The Model 11 will have to hope that improved reliability and customer loyalty will combine to ensure that sales don’t suffer too badly before the new drivetrains came online.
After the successful debut of the Model 12 models, and four solid years of decent sales, the update to the 91RON standard seemed counterproductive. However Bogliq USA wanted the painful transition to be as short a disruption as possible so the Model 12 wasn’t spared the 91RON axe. Drivetrains were adjusted to minimise the performance degradation felt by the customer, but it would take more than Gamma and BFI could supply to fully negate the losses.
1973 Maverick Engage
Front fascia tweaked to implement lighting legislation changes
Engage
Base spec price leader, standard trim/ basic radio, 5 seats
94Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $2,770
Service costs: $148 per annum
Fuel economy: 16.9L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 11.8 sec
Quarter Mile: 18.42 sec
Top speed: 177 Km/h
1973 Maverick Entrance
…As was the rear fascia
Entrance
Standard spec family car, standard trim/ standard radio, 5 seats
102Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $2,885
Service costs: $157 per annum
Fuel economy: 17.4L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 11 sec
Quarter Mile: 18.18 sec
Top speed: 185 Km/h
1973 Maverick Entice
Entice trim adds plush interior trim and extra speakers for the radio!
Entice
Value added up-spec family car, premium trim/ premium radio, 5 seats
125Kw V8, 3 speed Automatic Gearbox
Price when new: $3,295
Service costs: $201 per annum
Fuel economy: 21L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 12.7 sec
Quarter Mile: 19.39 sec
Top speed: 184 Km/h
1973 Maverick Enthuse
Less capable at racing, but more capable as a family hauling, red light hero
Enthuse
Four door performance sedan, premium trim/ standard radio, 5 seats
159Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $3,630
Service costs: $217 per annum
Fuel economy: 23.2L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 7.86 sec
Quarter Mile: 16.02 sec
Top speed: 210 Km/h
1973 Maverick Empower
Biggest visual differentiator is still the wheel and tyre package!
Compared to 1969, the clouds are gathering on the Model 12’s horizon. Performance sapping anti pollution gear has taken the shine off the large sedan, but it’s value for money remains attractive and it’ll still lope along the US interstates with a minimum of fuss…
1973 Model 12 (Coyote)
Anti pollution gear has hit the Coyote hard, with performance reductions across the board. But the adoption of BFI has improved the Coyote’s reliability in day to day operations and each car still accelerates hard, stops well and makes all the right noises!
1973 Coyote 460 Street
Truly a poor man’s Scagliati!
460 Street
Entry level sports coupe, standard trim/ basic radio, 4 seats
151Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $3,195
Service costs: $190 per annum
Fuel economy: 22.7L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 7.62 sec
Quarter Mile: 15.9 sec
Top speed: 202 Km/h
1973 Coyote 540 Super Street
Lots of fun for less outlay… Nice
540 Super Street
Mid spec street racer, standard trim/ standard radio, 4 seats
The horsepower wars were still going strong and the Coyote was not as well equipped as it once was. There was reinforcements on the way so the Coyote just needed to hold out until the cavalry arrived…
After the excitement filled handover of power to Michael in 1973, Bogliq USA went dark for five years. The new for '73 refresh models soldiered on throughout the 70’s while an all new model range and powertrain was prepared for debut in 1979.
The Model 14 was the replacement for the venerable Model 10 and was an evolutionary, rather than revolutionary, step forward. The big news was in the drivetrain, with a new, all alloy, Delta four replacing the Gamma unit. The entire range uses E-Bog Fuel Injection, an evolution of BFI, and all models are naturally aspirated…
Wheel covers make the Zealot marginally more interesting… Than walking!
Entrance
Standard spec family car, standard trim/ basic 8 track, 5 seats
55Kw 4 cylinder, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $3,045
Service costs: $187 per annum
Fuel economy: 10.6L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 14 sec
Quarter Mile: 19.62 sec
Top speed: 157 Km/h
1979 Zealot Entice
Quasi-luxury to impress the neighbours
Entice
Value added premium spec, premium trim/ standard 8 track, 5 seats
55Kw 4 cylinder, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $3,600
Service costs: $213 per annum
Fuel economy: 10.8L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 14.5 sec
Quarter Mile: 19.86 sec
Top speed: 156 Km/h
1979 Zealot Enthuse
Big block 2.3L Delta motor transforms the Zealot’s performance
Enthuse
Eager to drive club racer, premium trim/ standard 8 track, 4 seats
77Kw 4 cylinder, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $3,835
Service costs: $242 per annum
Fuel economy: 12.5L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 9.9 sec
Quarter Mile: 17.34 sec
Top speed: 175 Km/h
Improvements in emissions controls and superior engine design have combined to reduce the fuel usage and improve the performance of the Model 14 over its predecessor. Despite its bland looks, the Model 14 is expected to bring about a revival of the Zealot nameplate in the small car market.
The Model 15 was a very important model for Bogliq USA. It was the unofficial halo model of the Bogliq dealerships ever since the glory days of 1951 and the medium car market was the largest segment in the entire USA (not counting commercial vehicles). This meant that the Bogliq designers and packaging teams had to be extra careful when placing the Model 15 within the maelstrom that was the US car market.
The Model 15 was exclusively powered by Delta V6’s but the big news was the debut of the Bogtronic4 four speed automatic. Finally, an automatic was available that didn’t sap power and fuel economy while delivering almost nothing in return!
1979 Mutineer Engage
Nothing to look at but much more fun to drive
Engage
Standard spec price leader, standard trim/ basic 8 track, 5 seats
85Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $3,610
Service costs: $228 per annum
Fuel economy: 13.3L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 10.5 sec
Quarter Mile: 17.94 sec
Top speed: 174 Km/h
1979 Mutineer Entrance
4 speed auto makes the Entrance a doddle to drive
Entrance
Standard spec family car, standard trim/ basic 8 track, 5 seats
85Kw V6, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
Price when new: $3,650
Service costs: $236 per annum
Fuel economy: 14.7L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 11.5 sec
Quarter Mile: 18.07 sec
Top speed: 169 Km/h
1979 Mutineer Entice
A nice car for for an unexpected road trip!
Entice
Value added premium spec, premium trim/ standard 8 track, 5 seats
101Kw V6, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
Price when new: $4,415
Service costs: $270 per annum
Fuel economy: 15.5L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 10 sec
Quarter Mile: 17.58 sec
Top speed: 179 Km/h
1979 Mutineer Enthuse
Proudly continues the tradition of fast Bogliqs, with a Hi-Po V6 and smooth shifting manual 'box
Enthuse
Fast, stylish coupe, premium trim/ standard 8 track, 4 seats
109Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $4,445
Service costs: $327 per annum
Fuel economy: 14.8L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 8.47 sec
Quarter Mile: 16.62 sec
Top speed: 187 Km/h
It was anticipated that the Model 15 would re-ignite sales of medium sized Bogliqs and continue the tradition of the Mutineer being the “bread and butter” of the Bogliq brand.
As the largest of the broad appeal platforms in the Bogliq USA line-up, the Model 16 has the easiest job of the big three nameplates. Bogliq USA has always maintained the Maverick line as an aspirational goal for owners of small Bogliqs, and other small cars, to look to upgrade to “one day”. This doesn’t mean though that Maverick can sustain losses, rather that the Model 16 needs to convert enough cashed up buyers to pay its way.
In achieving this goal, the Model 16 is unique in having as many focussed niche cars as broad appeal models. The Model 16 is almost exclusively powered by the new Delta powertrains, but an old favourite has been re-engineered to fulfil a niche that no Beta, Gamma or Delta powerplant can possibly fill!
1979 Maverick Engage
Entry level Maverick has a 5 speed and a sub 16 second quarter mile time!
Engage
Standard spec price leader, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 5 seats
159Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $4,755
Service costs: $250 per annum
Fuel economy: 19L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 7.74 sec
Quarter Mile: 15.9 sec
Top speed: 204 Km/h
1979 Maverick Entrance
Volume seller with 4 speed auto transmission
Entrance
Standard spec family car, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 5 seats
The Model 16 was expected to maintain interest in the Bogliq brand as a whole, as well as make sales to the general public. The ASCAR program and the halo models would generate interest in the Bogliq brand, plus the more accessible models would allow all who can buy a Model 16 the chance to live their dream.
For the 1979 marketing year, the Coyote was spun off the Model 15 Mutineer, unlike the previous gen model, which was a cropped Model 12. This platform change meant that the Coyote had to downsize its drivetrains, but the change also benefited affordability, fuel economy and annual running costs.
The Model 17 was designed to ensure that anyone who wanted a fast, stylish coupe could find one at their Bogliq dealer. The lucky Coyote owner would then be rewarded with good performance, affordable running costs and excellent reliability to back up those stylish first impressions. Bogliq USA wanted to ensure that no Bogliq owner found their cars wanting in the one area that mattered: The ownership experience!
1979 Coyote 240 Street
Base model Coyote is cheap to buy and fun to drive
240 Street
Entry level sports coupe, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 4 seats
85Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $3,930
Service costs: $229 per annum
Fuel economy: 13.2L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 9.66 sec
Quarter Mile: 17.23 sec
Top speed: 178 Km/h
1979 Coyote 290 Super Street
Extra power announced by bonnet scoop and alloy wheels
290 Super Street
Mid spec sports coupe, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 4 seats
109Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $4,440
Service costs: $277 per annum
Fuel economy: 14.5L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 7.99 sec
Quarter Mile: 16.02 sec
Top speed: 199 Km/h
1979 Coyote 320AE
Club racers, your chariot awaits!
320AE
High performance sports coupe, sports trim/ standard 8 track, 4 seats
131Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $5,805
Service costs: $335 per annum
Fuel economy: 17.3L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 7.26 sec
Quarter Mile: 15.55 sec
Top speed: 210 Km/h
The Model 17 was intended to provide a local alternative to the increasing number of budget sports cars that were appearing on the market.
In an attempt at reducing the mammoth cost of refreshing the entire Bogliq range, Bogliq USA cut some corners where they could. One such corner was the 1979 Model 5 update.
Because the Model 5 was still capable of passing the mandatory safety limits for a passenger car, let alone a commercial vehicle, the Model 5 was facelifted rather than replaced outright. This facelift brought the Model 5 into legality with the new lighting regulations as well as the installation of a Delta four and 5 speed gearbox…
It was expected that fleet buyers would like the continuity of the Model 5 over the shock of a new model. This means that most parts are interchangeable throughout the Model 5 updates with the reliability of continuous improvement. The carrot of the latest model 5 is that it has better fuel efficiency than its predecessor and the Delta four is more powerful and more reliable than the Gamma four it replaced.
Unlike the Cargostar, the Squadstar needed to be updated as Bogliq product planners felt that the safety of the Model 5 Squadstar wasn’t up to scratch, compared with the rest of the Bogliq passenger car range. Therefore the Model 18 Squadstar was born; from a steel box mounted on a modified Model 15 chassis.
The Model 18 was a major departure from the old model, with RWD and a monocoque chassis replacing the L-FWD and ladder configuration on the Model 5. The cab-over-engine design was awkward to drive initially, but once its quirks were learnt then it proved to be a wieldy and capable people mover…
1979 Squadstar
An awkward driving position is its only real flaw
Squadstar
Budget people mover, standard trim/ basic 8 track, 7 seats
75Kw Inline 4, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $3,260
Service costs: $199 per annum
Fuel economy: 14L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 13.7 sec
Quarter Mile: 19.75 sec
Top speed: 157 Km/h
The Model 18 should warm the hearts of all those who need space for seven but are tired of driving a repurposed delivery van!
The Model 6 had served as Bogliqs hardcore offroader for over twenty years, but it was slow, thirsty and unpleasant to be a passenger in for any length of time. The Model 19 was engineered to provide 2/3rds the offroad ability of the Model 6 but provide substantial improvements in on-road driving ability, passenger comfort and attempt to reduce fuel usage…
1979 Overlander
The original Overlander spec: goes great offroad!
LWB workhorse, standard trim/ no radio, 2+3 seats
120Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $4,095
Service costs: $223 per annum
Fuel economy: 17.5L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 9.31 sec
Quarter Mile: 16.86 sec
Top speed: 174 Km/h
1979 Overlander Rancher
Reliable offroad people mover
Rancher
Rough road people carrier, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 6 seats
120Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $4,440
Service costs: $205 per annum
Fuel economy: 17.1L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 10.4 sec
Quarter Mile: 17.83 sec
Top speed: 174 Km/h
1979 Overlander Nomad
Still capable of carrying lots of stuff into the middle of nowhere!
Nomad
Offroad cargo hauler, standard trim/ no radio, 2 seats
120Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $4,370
Service costs: $233 per annum
Fuel economy: 18L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 10.4 sec
Quarter Mile: 17.7 sec
Top speed: 165 Km/h
1979 Overlander Haulage
Bogliq has returned to the farm utility market, finally!
Haulage
Farm utility, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 2 seats
120Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $4,030
Service costs: $227 per annum
Fuel economy: 16.8L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 9.66 sec
Quarter Mile: 17.23 sec
Top speed: 170 Km/h
Although the purists may not be pleased with the Model 19, the expanded range will make the nameplate viable for more than a select few customers who rarely upgraded anyway!
The 70’s was witness to the decline in the Model 9’s fortunes in the sports car market. Tight, old fashioned interior and lack of storage and luggage space drove customers away while the strangled powerplant forced even the most determined Nihilist owner to hold onto their pre-smog model. So, the 70’s seeing the launch of an all new Nihilist in the Model 20 was rather fitting.
The new Model 20 had several revolutionary features that the Model 9 didn’t have, such as a fibreglass body and aerodynamic enhancements to the body. The only thing missing was the turbochargers, as the Powertrain division was concerned the fuel economy targets couldn’t be met with current technology.
1979 Nihilist Entice
“Base model” Nihilist is super fast!
Entice
Affordable halo car, premium trim/ standard 8 track, 2 seats
170Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $6,260
Service costs: $325 per annum
Fuel economy: 14.9L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 5.82 sec
Quarter Mile: 14.1 sec
Top speed: 241 Km/h
1979 Nihilist Enthuse
The Nihilist variant that’s focussed on club racing
Enthuse
Club racer, sports trim/ standard 8 track, 2 seats
The Model 20 Nihilist is not as pretty as the Model 9 was. But the Model 20 is very fast, very quick and is very distinctive; all valuable qualities in an apex spec halo car! Love it or loathe it, you cannot ignore the 1979 Model 20 and for this reason the Nihilist nameplate gets to stay at the pointy end of Bogliq USA’s business plans.
The debut and four year run of the Mk 1 Model 14 in 1979 was a mixed bag for Bogliq. On the upside, the Zealot was roomier and higher performing than ever before but, on the downside, the Model 14 was bland to look at and didn’t stand out against the competition. Prices were high and trim levels were unconvincing. All up the Mk 1 Model 14 was barely able to entice loyal Bogliq buyers to upgrade, let alone make conquest sales…
Therefore, it was with these problems in mind that guided the Mk 2 facelift. The front and rear design was refreshed, the suspension and brakes were fettled and the trim levels enhanced. But the big ticket was the introduction of Multi-Bog Fuel Injection to the Delta engine family. Power and efficiency increased and fuel consumption decreased. The Mk 2 was across the board quicker and used less fuel doing it. So the Mk 2 Model 14 had everything it needed to make sure that people chose to upgrade their next car to something wearing that distinctive Bogliq Blue…
1983 Zealot Engage
Base trim now much nicer to drive for longer than half an hour at a time!
Engage
Base spec price leader, standard trim/ basic 8 track, 5 seats
58Kw 4 cylinder, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $4,270
Service costs: $244 per annum
Fuel economy: 9.7L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 13 sec
Quarter Mile: 19.02 sec
Top speed: 160 Km/h
1983 Zealot Entrance
The Model 14 Mk 2 heralds the return of the automatic gearbox to the Zealot
Entrance
Standard spec family car, standard trim/ basic 8 track, 5 seats
58Kw 4 cylinder, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
Price when new: $4,335
Service costs: $256 per annum
Fuel economy: 10L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 14.5 sec
Quarter Mile: 19.99 sec
Top speed: 157 Km/h
1983 Zealot Entice
Larger engine adds spring to the Entice’s step!
Entice
Value added premium spec family car, premium trim/ standard 8 track, 5 seats
71Kw 4 cylinder, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
Price when new: $5,235
Service costs: $311 per annum
Fuel economy: 10.8L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 13.9 sec
Quarter Mile: 19.86 sec
Top speed: 168 Km/h
1983 Zealot Enthuse
Sporty sedan for budget minded car enthusiasts
Enthuse
Super responsive family car, premium trim/ standard 8 track, 5 seats
71Kw 4 cylinder, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $5,060
Service costs: $308 per annum
Fuel economy: 10.4L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 11.3 sec
Quarter Mile: 18.42 sec
Top speed: 173 Km/h
1983 Zealot Empower
Lots of luxury in a really small package
Empower
Four door luxury sedan, luxury trim/ premium 8 track, 5 seats
93Kw 4 cylinder Turbo, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
Price when new: $7,425
Service costs: $456 per annum
Fuel economy: 10.8L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 11.8 sec
Quarter Mile: 18.67 sec
Top speed: 186 Km/h
1983 Zealot Enthuse Turbo
Turbo power improves performance and economy at the same time!
Enthuse Turbo
Eager to drive club racer, premium trim/ standard 8 track, 4 seats
97Kw 4 cylinder Turbo, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $5,795
Service costs: $400 per annum
Fuel economy: 9.5L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 8.82 sec
Quarter Mile: 16.62 sec
Top speed: 190 Km/h
It was expected that the Mk 2 Model 14 would bring back to the Bogliq brand those who had strayed to the competition, while the more sophisticated trims would attract affluent young buyers to the brand who weren’t looking to buy one of the larger models in the Bogliq catalogue…
Unfortunately for Bogliq USA, the Mk 1 Model 15 was less successful than hoped for, with the basic Engage model being given a paltry 87% by Motor World Review. The cars were too thirsty, too hard to drive and reliability wasn’t as good as it should be…
The Mk 2 Model 15 was tweaked to address these shortcomings and also improve on the Mk 1’s sports credentials. Multi-Bog fuel injection was a big part of this plan, as it provided more power with more fuel economy, plus better distribution of the Bogtronic4 to make family cars easier to drive than their Mk 1 predecessors.
1983 Mutineer Engage
The Mk 2 Engage brings improvements in every area of automotive ownership
Engage
Standard spec price leader, standard trim/ basic 8 track, 5 seats
93Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $5,275
Service costs: $311 per annum
Fuel economy: 12.4L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 9.78 sec
Quarter Mile: 17.47 sec
Top speed: 179 Km/h
1983 Mutineer Entrance
Solid, dependable and reliable
Entrance
Standard spec family car, standard trim/ basic 8 track, 5 seats
93Kw V6, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
Price when new: $5,340
Service costs: $322 per annum
Fuel economy: 12.8L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 11.7 sec
Quarter Mile: 18.55 sec
Top speed: 176 Km/h
1983 Mutineer Entice
Worth every penny over the Entrance model
Entice
Premium spec family car, premium trim/ standard 8 track, 5 seats
107Kw V6, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
Price when new: $6,725
Service costs: $395 per annum
Fuel economy: 13.6L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 10.5 sec
Quarter Mile: 17.83 sec
Top speed: 183 Km/h
1983 Mutineer Enthuse
A family car with added hot sauce!
Enthuse
Performance spec family car, premium trim/ standard 8 track, 5 seats
115Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $6,795
Service costs: $406 per annum
Fuel economy: 13.5L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 8.94 sec
Quarter Mile: 16.86 sec
Top speed: 190 Km/h
1983 Mutineer Empower
No compromise luxury returns to the Mutineer range
The Environmentally Conscious Operator (ECO) programs first toe in the water build
ECO
Standard spec fuel saver, standard trim/ basic 8 track, 4 seats
93Kw Inline 4 Turbo, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $5,275
Service costs: $321 per annum
Fuel economy: 10.5L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 9.78 sec
Quarter Mile: 17.47 sec
Top speed: 182 Km/h
It was expected that the Mk 2 Model 15 would keep buyers interested in the Mutineer for another four years. The ECO program would also be closely monitored as the smaller engine may be installed in the mainstream models if there’s enough buyer interest…
The 1979 debut of the new Model 16 was moderately successful. The new design language and new, more refined drivetrains was able to convert buyer interest into actual sales even as certain specific trims underperformed against expectations. These trims were the Engage, which failed to sell well, and the Enthuse 700AE, which didn’t sell enough to justify the differentiated body style.
For the 1983 Mk 2 refresh, trims would be re-positioned, new trims added and choices rationalised to ensure the Mk 2 Model 16 was better tailored to the marketplace’s needs versus the Mk 1…
1983 Maverick Engage
Base trim now has an automatic gearbox and a 4L V6
Engage
Standard spec price leader, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 5 seats
140Kw V6, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
Price when new: $6,975
Service costs: $374 per annum
Fuel economy: 16.4L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 8.59 sec
Quarter Mile: 16.62 sec
Top speed: 193 Km/h
1983 Maverick Entrance
Entrance ups the ante w/ a sweet 4.6L Delta V8
Entrance
Standard spec family car, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 5 seats
172Kw V8, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
Price when new: $7,460
Service costs: $403 per annum
Fuel economy: 18L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 7.62 sec
Quarter Mile: 15.78 sec
Top speed: 208 Km/h
1983 Maverick Entice
Affordable quasi-luxury car with a V8 heart
Entice
Value added premium family sedan, premium trim/ premium 8 track, 5 seats
200Kw V8, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
Price when new: $8,670
Service costs: $476 per annum
Fuel economy: 19.3L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 7.26 sec
Quarter Mile: 15.43 sec
Top speed: 218 Km/h
1983 Maverick Empower
The Empower trim is the Maverick trim that’s fast as well as comfortable
Empower
Four door super sedan, luxury trim/ luxury cassette player, 5 seats
231Kw V8, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
Price when new: $14,480
Service costs: $637 per annum
Fuel economy: 20.5L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 6.78 sec
Quarter Mile: 14.94 sec
Top speed: 230 Km/h
1983 Enthuse 460S
A new trim to help sell more coupes, the S stands for Street!
460S
Sports tuned 2 door sedan, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 4 seats
181Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $7,315
Service costs: $436 per annum
Fuel economy: 17.3L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 6.91 sec
Quarter Mile: 15.06 sec
Top speed: 211 Km/h
1983 Maverick 700AE
The muscle car era is back baby, yeah, ooohhh behave… Rawr!
700AE
Thug life supercar, premium trim/ luxury cassette player, 4 seats
274Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
Price when new: $15,715
Service costs: $739 per annum
Fuel economy: 23.4L/100Km
0 -100 sprint: 5.59 sec
Quarter Mile: 13.86 sec
Top speed: 239 Km/h
1983 Maverick ASCAR
Homologation spec Maverick refreshed ready for the next season of ASCAR
The Mk 2 Model 16 was expected to continue its role as an aspirational model for owners of smaller cars while being less of an ownership burden for those who could afford the entry fee…
