1973 Model 11 (Mutineer)
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
- 151Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $3,330
- Service costs: $193 per annum
- Fuel economy: 21.4L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 7.62 sec
- Quarter Mile: 15.78 sec
- Top speed: 209 Km/h
1973 Mutineer Empower
Not as fast as before but every bit as luxurious
Empower
- Well equipped luxury sedan, luxury trim/ premium 8 track player, 5 seats
- 159Kw V8, 3 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $4,620
- Service costs: $227 per annum
- Fuel economy: 23.1L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 8.82 sec
- Quarter Mile: 17.23 sec
- Top speed: 189 Km/h
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.
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1973 Model 12 (Maverick, Coyote)
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!
Empower
- Well equipped luxury sedan, luxury trim/ premium 8 track player, 5 seats
- 148Kw V8, 3 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $4,720
- Service costs: $234 per annum
- Fuel economy: 22.9L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 11.3 sec
- Quarter Mile: 18.91 sec
- Top speed: 191 Km/h
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
- 159Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $3,360
- Service costs: $197 per annum
- Fuel economy: 22.7L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 7.39 sec
- Quarter Mile: 15.66 sec
- Top speed: 205 Km/h
1973 Coyote 700AE
Still packs a 7L wallop!
700AE
- Tyre shredding muscle car, premium trim/ premium 8 track player, 4 seats
- 233Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $4,860
- Service costs: $270 per annum
- Fuel economy: 28.7L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 6.3 sec
- Quarter Mile: 14.59 sec
- Top speed: 236 Km/h
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…
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1979 Model 14 (Zealot)
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…
1979 Zealot Engage
Bland styling hides a sporty chassis tune!
Engage
- Base spec price leader, basic trim/ basic 8 track, 5 seats
- 55Kw 4 cylinder, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $2,910
- Service costs: $131 per annum
- Fuel economy: 10.6L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 13.7 sec
- Quarter Mile: 19.5 sec
- Top speed: 157 Km/h
1979 Bogliq Entrance
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.
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1979 Model 15 (Mutineer)
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.
1979 advertisement for the Mutineer range
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1979 Model 16 (Maverick)
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
- 159Kw V8, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $4,880
- Service costs: $261 per annum
- Fuel economy: 20.1L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 8.7 sec
- Quarter Mile: 16.39 sec
- Top speed: 199 Km/h
1979 Maverick Entice
Comfy, old school luxury cruiser
Entice
- Value added premium spec, premium trim/ premium 8 track, 5 seats
- 193Kw V8, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $6,015
- Service costs: $353 per annum
- Fuel economy: 21.8L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 7.14 sec
- Quarter Mile: 15.55 sec
- Top speed: 213 Km/h
1979 Maverick Empower
Bogliq’s finest sports saloon ticks all the boxes!
Empower
- Four door super saloon, luxury trim/ luxury 8 track, 5 seats
- 217Kw V8, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $8,265
- Service costs: $426 per annum
- Fuel economy: 22.8L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 6.66 sec
- Quarter Mile: 15.19 sec
- Top speed: 224 Km/h
1979 Maverick Enthuse 700AE
The quintessential redneck supercar is back, and as badass as ever!
Enthuse 700AE
- Thug life supercar, premium trim/ standard 8 track, 4 seats
- 242Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $6,100
- Service costs: $378 per annum
- Fuel economy: 22.3L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 5.82 sec
- Quarter Mile: 14.1 sec
- Top speed: 236 Km/h
1979 Maverick Enthuse ASCAR
Yep, you can order a turn-key racecar from your local Bogliq dealership!
Enthuse ASCAR
- Homologation spec, road legal ASCAR, standard trim/ basic 8 track, 4 seats
- 197Kw V8, ASCAR homologation engine, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $5,300
- Service costs: $341 per annum
- Fuel economy: 32.9L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 6.66 sec
- Quarter Mile: 15.19 sec
- Top speed: 222 Km/h
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.
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1979 Model 17 (Coyote)
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.
1983 advertisement for the Coyote 240 Street
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1979 Model 5 (Cargostar)
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…
1979 Cargostar
Gandpa’s axe gets a new handle…
Cargostar
- Low cost light delivery vehicle, standard trim/ basic 8 track, 2 seats
- 75Kw Inline 4, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $3,275
- Service costs: $185 per annum
- Fuel economy: 11.8L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 10.7 sec
- Quarter Mile: 18.07 sec
- Top speed: 163 Km/h
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.
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1979 Model 18 (Squadstar)
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!
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1979 Model 19 (Overlander)
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!
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1979 Model 20 (Nihilist)
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
- 199Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $7,060
- Service costs: $359 per annum
- Fuel economy: 15.9L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 5.47 sec
- Quarter Mile: 13.74 sec
- Top speed: 252 Km/h
1979 Nihilist Empower
The legend is back!
- The apex Bogliq halo car, luxury trim/ luxury 8 track, 2 seats
- 242Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $8,445
- Service costs: $460 per annum
- Fuel economy: 17.5L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 5.34 sec
- Quarter Mile: 13.39 sec
- Top speed: 266 Km/h
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.
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1983 Model 14 (Zealot)
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…
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1983 Model 15 (Mutineer)
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
Empower
- Luxury spec family car, luxury trim/ premium 8 track, 5 seats
- 172Kw V8, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $9,310
- Service costs: $491 per annum
- Fuel economy: 16.7L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 7.26 sec
- Quarter Mile: 15.43 sec
- Top speed: 216 Km/h
1983 Mutineer Enthuse 460AE
With enough money, time and the Bogliq options list, you too can have an Action Express!
460AE
- Mutineer spec apex predator, premium trim/ standard 8 track, 4 seats
- 181Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $8,355
- Service costs: $690 per annum
- Fuel economy: 15.9L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 6.18 sec
- Quarter Mile: 14.59 sec
- Top speed: 222 Km/h
1983 Mutineer Engage ECO
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…
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1983 Model 16 (Maverick)
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
ASCAR
- Road legal Homologation ASCAR, standard trim/ basic 8 track, 4 seats
- 200Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $7,560
- Service costs: $542 per annum
- Fuel economy: 34.1L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 6.43 sec
- Quarter Mile: 14.82 sec
- Top speed: 213 Km/h
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…
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1983 Maverick Empower:
2231Kw V8, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
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Thanks for the error spot, I’ve fixed it as we post!
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1983 - 1986 Model 17 Mk2 (Coyote)
Unfortunately for Bogliq USA, the Mutineer chassis didn’t make for a convincing high performance coupe. The V6 and small capacity V8’s available in the Model 17 didn’t cut the mustard as performance engines and the solid rear axle was tricky to drive on the limit. This meant that the Model 17 didn’t sell anywhere near as well as Bogliq HQ needed it to. Worst of all, Motor World reviewed the base 240 Sport and gave it less than 87%!
The Mk2 Model 17 would attempt to improve the faults of the Model 17 that could be fixed. Unfortunately there were a number of faults that were inherent to the platform that would simply have to be mitigated. These issues would be addressed by installing engines with bespoke tunes and careful selection of trim and interior options. Hopefully the sum total of changes rendered would equal the budget coupe that the US consumer was looking for…
1983 Coyote 240 Street
New alloy wheels and facelift enhance the Coyote’s desireability
240 Street
- Entry level sports coupe, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 4 seats
- 99Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $5,860
- Service costs: $318 per annum
- Fuel economy: 12.8L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 8.82 sec
- Quarter Mile: 16.62 sec
- Top speed: 190 Km/h
1983 Coyote 290 Super Street
The 290SS is aimed at GT buyers on a budget
290 Super Street
- Mid spec sports coupe, premium trim/ premium 8 track, 4 seats
- 115Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $7,055
- Service costs: $418 per annum
- Fuel economy: 13.2L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 8.35 sec
- Quarter Mile: 16.26 sec
- Top speed: 202 Km/h
1983 Coyote 460AE
Tiny 3.2L V8 replaced with the more potent 4.6L V8
460AE
- High performance sports coupe, premium trim/ premium 8 track, 2+2 seats
- 181Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $8,315
- Service costs: $571 per annum
- Fuel economy: 16.1L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 6.18 sec
- Quarter Mile: 14.59 sec
- Top speed: 228 Km/h
The Mk2 Model 17 has been tuned to redress the mistakes of the original Model 17 while attempting to get ahead of the competition. Hopefully the American public will once again choose to buy their quarterback sons and cheerleader daughters brand new Coyotes!
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1983 - 1986 Model 5 (Cargostar)
As with the 1979 Model 5 update, the 1983 Model 5 saw the safety upgraded, power steering improved and the installation of a Multi-Bog injected motor. The interior was also simplified to improve reliability and reduce ownership costs. Otherwise the Model 5 was the same van that was on sale in the 50’s! If it aint broke then don’t fix it…
1983 Cargostar
Is van, is good!
Cargostar
- Low cost light delivery vehicle, basic trim/ basic 8 track, 2 seats
- 76Kw Inline 4, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $4,435
- Service costs: $172 per annum
- Fuel economy: 10L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 10.6 sec
- Quarter Mile: 17.7 sec
- Top speed: 180 Km/h
Fleet buyers like continuity and the Model 5 is a good design, capable and cheap, but it’s getting long in the tooth. Only time will tell how long Bogliq USA can keep this antique in production…
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1983 - 1986 Model 18 (Squadstar)
The Model 18 was a decent seller to fleet companies who valued its cheap purchase price, 7 seat configuration and decent running costs. The Mk2 was designed to improve on those strengths without costing too much and pushing up the purchase price too much.
1983 Squadstar
Standard automatic gearbox makes the Mk2 Model 18 much easier to drive
Squadstar
- Budget people mover, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 7 seats
- 93Kw Inline 4 Turbo, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $5,270
- Service costs: $323 per annum
- Fuel economy: 12.5L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 14.3 sec
- Quarter Mile: 20.25 sec
- Top speed: 173 Km/h
The Mk2 Model 18 improved on the original in key areas and maintained its budget appeal. Therefore Bogliq dealers shouldn’t find the new Squadstar too hard to sell!
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1983 - 1986 Model 19 (Overlander)
The Model 19 proved to be a reasonable success for Bogliq USA considering that Deer & Hunt had the majority of the offroad and utility segment all stitched up. The Mk2 was designed to improve on each trim’s strengths and reduce fuel consumption as well as improve on comfort, if only marginally.
1983 Overlander
Now goes better offroad
Overlander
- LWB offroad workhorse, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 5+2 seats
- 140Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $7,500
- Service costs: $299 per annum
- Fuel economy: 17.8L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 9.9 sec
- Quarter Mile: 17.47 sec
- Top speed: 180 Km/h
1983 Overlander Rancher
Now features better fuel usage
Rancher
- LWB rough road workhorse, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 5+2 seats
- 140Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $6,565
- Service costs: $286 per annum
- Fuel economy: 16.4L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 8.95 sec
- Quarter Mile: 16.86 sec
- Top speed: 185 Km/h
1983 Overlander Nomad
Now has a radio!
Nomad
- Offroad cargo hauler, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 2 seats
- 140Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $6,540
- Service costs: $327 per annum
- Fuel economy: 17.6L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 9.78 sec
- Quarter Mile: 17.23 sec
- Top speed: 177 Km/h
1983 Overlander Haulage
A stylish refinement of the original Model 19
Haulage
- Farm utility and workhorse, standard trim/ standard 8 track, 2 seats
- 140Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $6,035
- Service costs: $319 per annum
- Fuel economy: 16.4L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 9.06 sec
- Quarter Mile: 16.86 sec
- Top speed: 181 Km/h
Smart upgrades make a solid truck even better value than ever!
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