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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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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1983 - 1986 Model 20 (Nihilist)
The Model 9 Nihilist was a beautiful car; elegant, refined and bold. The Model 20 Nihilist? Ugly as a warthog and a face that only a mother could love! The goal for the Mk2 facelift was to build a silk purse from the Model 20 sow’s ear.
1983 Nihilist Entice
Attention to detail makes the Mk2 Model 20 much easier to look at!
Entice
- Affordable halo car, premium trim/ premium 8 track, 2 seats
- 181Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $9,850
- Service costs: $574 per annum
- Fuel economy: 13.3L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 5.82 sec
- Quarter Mile: 14.1 sec
- Top speed: 246 Km/h
1983 Nihilist Enthuse
Larger engine brings more power to the party
Enthuse
- GT spec halo car, premium trim/ premium 8 track, 2 seats
- 209Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $10,360
- Service costs: $616 per annum
- Fuel economy: 14.2L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 5.7 sec
- Quarter Mile: 13.86 sec
- Top speed: 261 Km/h
1983 Nihilist Empower
Now has looks to go with the speed!
Empower
- Bonafide Bogliq Supercar, luxury trim/ luxury cassette player, 2 seats
- 274Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $14,850
- Service costs: $772 per annum
- Fuel economy: 17.7L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 5.34 sec
- Quarter Mile: 13.15 sec
- Top speed: 277 Km/h
Finally the stars have realigned and the Nihilist is no longer a choice between the head and the heart; the Mk2 is handsome as well as potent… Phew! Now the designers can take a well earned break!
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1987 - 1990 Model 21 (Zealot)
The Model 21 was designed to address the fundamental flaws in the Model 14’s design. The Model 14 was too twitchy in the front end and the solid rear caused snap oversteer on the limit. The Model 21 addressed these flaws by introducing a Macpherson strut front suspension and a trailing arm rear suspension. The new suspension design made the car much easier to handle at the limit while simultaneously expanding those handling limits over the old car. For the high performance versions AWD was installed to further build confidence in the cars handling and stability.
The Model 21 also received a number of impressive updates including ABS brakes, cassette decks in all models and high mount stop lamp in the bootlid.
1987 Zealot Engage
Fully independant suspension and ABS brakes make the base model a trusty all weather companion
Engage
- Base spec price leader, standard trim/ standard cassette player, 5 seats
- 63Kw 4 cylinder, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $5,225
- Service costs: $296 per annum
- Fuel economy: 9.8L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 12.3 sec
- Quarter Mile: 18.67 sec
- Top speed: 162 Km/h
1987 Zealot Entrance
Even easier to drive with standard automatic gearbox
Entrance
- Standard spec family car, standard trim/ standard cassette player, 5 seats
- 63Kw 4 cylinder, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $5,290
- Service costs: $309 per annum
- Fuel economy: 10.1L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 14.1 sec
- Quarter Mile: 19.86 sec
- Top speed: 159 Km/h
1987 Zealot Entice
Nice car for retirees to hoard for 20 years!
Entice
- Premium spec family car, premium trim/ premium cassette player, 5 seats
- 72Kw 4 cylinder, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $6,880
- Service costs: $383 per annum
- Fuel economy: 10.8L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 13.1 sec
- Quarter Mile: 19.39 sec
- Top speed: 165 Km/h
1987 Zealot Enthuse
NA performance with a dash of spice
Enthuse
- Responsive family car, standard trim/ premium cassette player, 5 seats
- 72Kw 4 cylinder, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $6,385
- Service costs: $338 per annum
- Fuel economy: 10.3L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 11.2 sec
- Quarter Mile: 18.07 sec
- Top speed: 169 Km/h
1987 Zealot Empower
AWD improves driveability and acceleration over the old RWD system
Empower
- Four door luxury sedan, luxury trim/ luxury cassette player, 4 seats
- 100Kw 4 cylinder Turbo, 4 speed AWD Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $10,810
- Service costs: $528 per annum
- Fuel economy: 11.4L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 10 sec
- Quarter Mile: 17.58 sec
- Top speed: 182 Km/h
1987 Zealot Enthuse 190AE
AWD + Turbo = Speed!
190AE
- Eager to drive club racer, sport trim/ luxury cassette player, 4 seats
- 114Kw 4 cylinder, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $10,845
- Service costs: $492 per annum
- Fuel economy: 11.4L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 8.47 sec
- Quarter Mile: 16.26 sec
- Top speed: 193 Km/h
Bogliq USA had to change direction. The old suspension system was holding the car back in the marketplace and FWD was unthinkable. The Model 21 Zealot is the first to test out the new theory and the results are promising… So far!
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1987 - 1990 Model 22 (Mutineer)
The changes made to the '83 Model 15 to improve handling and comfort were only partially successful. There were incremental gains made but a complete rethink was required to make the improvements that the marketplace demanded.
Therefore, as with the Model 21, the Model 22 dropped the solid rear end in favour of IRS and struts instead of double wishbones. The result was predictable handling at the limits with faithful responsiveness everywhere else. Handling wasn’t the only area improved though, with all trims boasting a cassette player, alloy wheels and the family trims had an automatic gearbox as standard. Fuel economy and performance has been improved across the board as well… The Mutineer now has something for everyone!
1987 Mutineer Engage
Entry level Mutineer now better value thanks to standard alloy wheels and auto gearbox
Engage
- Standard spec price leader, standard trim/ standard cassette player, 5 seats
- 92Kw Inline 4 Turbo, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $6,320
- Service costs: $385 per annum
- Fuel economy: 9.3L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 11 sec
- Quarter Mile: 18.07 sec
- Top speed: 180 Km/h
1987 Mutineer Entrance
Larger turbo four provides power and improved fuel economy
Entrance
- Standard spec family car, standard trim/ standard cassette player, 5 seats
- 111Kw Inline 4 Turbo, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $6,605
- Service costs: $424 per annum
- Fuel economy: 9.8L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 9.31 sec
- Quarter Mile: 16.99 sec
- Top speed: 193 Km/h
1987 Mutineer Entice
Quasi-luxury car w/ legacy powerplant
Entice
- Premium spec family car, premium trim/ premium cassette player, 5 seats
- 105Kw V6, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $8,190
- Service costs: $474 per annum
- Fuel economy: 12.4L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 9.31 sec
- Quarter Mile: 17.1 sec
- Top speed: 193 Km/h
1987 Mutineer Enthuse
Now Dad can roleplay the Touring Car Championship on the way to work!
Enthuse
- Performance spec family car, premium trim/ premium cassette player, 5 seats
- 117Kw V6, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $8,450
- Service costs: $518 per annum
- Fuel economy: 13L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 8.2 sec
- Quarter Mile: 16.15 sec
- Top speed: 199 Km/h
1987 Mutineer Empower
Luxury Sports by Bogliq USA
Empower
- Luxury spec family car, luxury trim/ luxury cassette player, 4 seats
- 174Kw V8, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $12,540
- Service costs: $586 per annum
- Fuel economy: 15.6L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 7.14 sec
- Quarter Mile: 15.31 sec
- Top speed: 233 Km/h
1987 Mutineer Enthuse 460AE
Mid-sized super saloon now easier to drive on the limit!
460AE
- Supercar spec family car, sport trim/ luxury cassette player, 4 seats
- 184Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $12,880
- Service costs: $591 per annum
- Fuel economy: 15.4L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 6.18 sec
- Quarter Mile: 14.59 sec
- Top speed: 233 Km/h
The new Model 22 was expected to resurrect the Mutineer badge in the eyes of the US public. With the utilisation of the lessons learnt from the ECO program and focussing on making popular options standard, the new for '87 Mutineer should open the heart, and wallet, of even the fussiest medium car buyer!
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1987 - 1990 Model 23 (Maverick)
By mid 1984 it was clear to the Bogliq Product Management team that trying to keep the Maverick as a volume seller was going to become unmanageable. The growing interest in large offroad wagons and dual cab utilities for less affluent families meant that there was little interest in budget trimmed large cars. Therefore when designing the Model 23, Bogliq USA restructured the model to cater exclusively to smaller, higher profit, markets rather than selling the Model 23 in substantial volumes as an all-round general purpose model.
The model 23 received the same structural upgrades as the rest of the Bogliq range and is built in three distinct body styles; sedan, coupe and convertible. All but the 700AE have premium or luxury interiors and they all have either premium or luxury cassette decks. The Maverick may have lost its mass market appeal but it has re-emerged as a multi-niche contender with an aspirational trim for every automotive vice!
1987 Maverick Entrance
“Entry level” Maverick is a plush middle managers dream ride
Entrance
- Premium spec family car, premium trim/ premium cassette player, 5 seats
- 174Kw V8, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $9,675
- Service costs: $490 per annum
- Fuel economy: 17.5L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 7.62 sec
- Quarter Mile: 15.78 sec
- Top speed: 209 Km/h
1987 Maverick Empower
No longer powered by the 7L Delta because customers weren’t using the extra power!
Empower
- Luxury spec family car, luxury trim/ luxury cassette player, 5 seats
- 202Kw V8, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $15,825
- Service costs: $643 per annum
- Fuel economy: 19L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 7.26 sec
- Quarter Mile: 15.43 sec
- Top speed: 222 Km/h
1987 Maverick Engage
Perfect for a topless drive to the California sun!
Engage
- Premium spec convertible, premium trim/ premium cassette player, 4 seats
- 174Kw V8, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $9,720
- Service costs: $526 per annum
- Fuel economy: 18.7L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 8.1 sec
- Quarter Mile: 16.26 sec
- Top speed: 202 Km/h
1987 Maverick Entice
Perfect for a topless drive away from a Monaco casino!
Entice
- Luxury spec convertible, luxury trim/ luxury cassette player, 4 seats
- 202Kw V8, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $13,540
- Service costs: $642 per annum
- Fuel economy: 20.1L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 7.74 sec
- Quarter Mile: 15.78 sec
- Top speed: 214 Km/h
1987 Maverick Enthuse 540S
Premium sports coupe w/ a nice manual gearbox
540S
- Premium spec sports coupe, premium trim/ premium cassette player, 4 seats
- 211Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $10,365
- Service costs: $577 per annum
- Fuel economy: 17.9L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 6.3 sec
- Quarter Mile: 14.7 sec
- Top speed: 223 Km/h
1987 Maverick Enthuse 700AE
For the street racer who simply must win without using a Supercar!
700AE
- High performance spec sports coupe, sports trim/ luxury cassette player, 4 seats
- 281Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $15,200
- Service costs: $856 per annum
- Fuel economy: 21.8L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 5.47 sec
- Quarter Mile: 13.86 sec
- Top speed: 242 Km/h
The expectation of the new Model 23 was to make enough sales to keep the model viable while maximising its “aspirational” value to leverage more buyers into lesser Bogliq products…
PS: 1987 Model 16 (Maverick)
The ASCAR program wasn’t shut down when the Model 23 was put into production. The Model 16 was kept in production on a batch-by-batch basis to build the required homologation total of road cars to satisfy ASCAR regulations. For 1987 this included a full house homologation spec engine, complete with race spec air intakes and exhaust manifolds. The '87 Model 16 Maverick ASCAR is a noisy, smelly throwback sort of car that juuust manages to sell its total of cars each year!
1987 Maverick ASCAR
Unaccountably popular in the mid-west!
ASCAR
- Road legal Homologation ASCAR, basic trim/ standard cassette player, 4 seats
- 213Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $9,540
- Service costs: $638 per annum
- Fuel economy: 37.7L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 6.43 sec
- Quarter Mile: 14.7 sec
- Top speed: 218 Km/h
The ASCAR program was guaranteed for the next four years but would ultimately depend on the stability of the ASCAR regulations long term…
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1987 - 1990 Model 24 (Coyote)
For both the previous generation Coyote variants, the chassis has been shared with either the Maverick or Mutineer to save development costs. However this has resulted in flawed designs that don’t handle as well as a sportscar should and hamper the development of truly high performance variants that are more than one trick ponies.
The Model 24 Coyote has sidestepped this issue by sporting a complete double wishbone suspension at every corner. Coupled with a new, more aerodynamic, body and better focussed, role specific, drivetrains, the Model 24 is easier to drive, more sporty and more efficient than the Model 17. Prices have increased, true, but you get so much more for your money with the Model 24 that it’s worth the premium!
1987 Coyote 230 Street
The “hairdresser’s car” of the Coyote range; all show, little go!
230 Street
- Entry level sports coupe, standard trim/ standard cassette, 4 seats
- 111Kw Inline 4 Turbo, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $6,775
- Service costs: $430 per annum
- Fuel economy: 9.9L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 9.31 sec
- Quarter Mile: 16.99 sec
- Top speed: 202 Km/h
1987 Coyote 320 Super Street
The budget racer trim level; fun, fast and cheap!
320 Super Street
- Enthusiastic sports coupe, standard trim/ premium cassette, 4 seats
- 132Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $8,145
- Service costs: $457 per annum
- Fuel economy: 13.1L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 7.62 sec
- Quarter Mile: 15.66 sec
- Top speed: 214 Km/h
1987 Coyote 540AE
The factory hot-rod of the Coyote range
540AE
- High performance sports coupe, premium trim/ premium cassette, 4 seats
- 211Kw V8, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $10,125
- Service costs: $543 per annum
- Fuel economy: 15.7L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 6.07 sec
- Quarter Mile: 14.35 sec
- Top speed: 254 Km/h
The only weakness of the new Model 24 was the higher purchase price. The range had a trim level to suit all budgets and driving tastes and it was expected that the Model 24 would be very popular with the American public!
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1987 - 1990 Model 5 (Cargostar)
The more things change, the more they stay the same…
The Model 5 is living proof of this premise, receiving a new 2L Turbo engine to boost fuel efficiency but otherwise only receiving detail changes to its winning formula of hauling lots of stuff around cheaply!
1987 Cargostar
Lets play… Spot the difference!
Cargostar
- Low cost light delivery vehicle, standard trim/ standard cassette, 2 seats
- 92Kw Inline 4 Turbo, 5 speed Manual Gearbox
- Price when new: $6,210
- Service costs: $320 per annum
- Fuel economy: 9.2L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 9.06 sec
- Quarter Mile: 16.86 sec
- Top speed: 186 Km/h
Looks like the Model 5 will be in production for at least another four years… Long live the Cargostar, long live the King!!!
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1987 - 1990 Model 18 (Squadstar)
The Mk3 Model 18 was designed to achieve incremental improvements in every area of Squadstar ownership. The only area in which the Mk3 didn’t improve was the purchase cost…
1987 Squadstar
Round two of… Spot the difference!
Squadstar
- Budget people mover, standard trim/ standard cassette, 7 seats
- 92Kw Inline 4 Turbo, 4 speed Automatic Gearbox
- Price when new: $7,295
- Service costs: $371 per annum
- Fuel economy: 11.8L/100Km
- 0 -100 sprint: 14 sec
- Quarter Mile: 19.86 sec
- Top speed: 173 Km/h
The price rise will make the Model 18 Mk3 harder to sell than before, however the core Squadstar values are still present and it still represents great buying for large families on a budget…
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