Even if it takes the same engine, this new car does not replace the Excellence. Its monocoque chassis, its simplified suspensions and its simplified interior destines it to a wide diffusion.
Top speed : 193 km/h
0-100 km/h : 10,5 s
80-120 km/h : 6,12 s
1/4 mil : 17,94 s
1 km : 31,81 s
100-0 braking distance : 56,3 m
Fuel economy : 21,6 L/100km
V850 Obiou - 5.0 - 1959
V8 OHC 2V
Capacity : 4 988 cc
Bore x stroke : 90 x 98 mm
Power : 208 hp @ 4700 RPM
Torque : 373 Nm @ 3000 RPM
RPM limit : 5100 RPM
Compression ratio : 8,1:1
Fuel system : two barrel triple carburetor
Fuel type : regular leaded - 92 RON
Car details
4 doors, 4 seats sedan
Wheelbase / length / width : 3,25 m / 5,16 m / 2,05 m
Chassis galvanised steel ladder / aluminium panels
Drivetrain : front longitudinal RWD
Gearbox : 2-speed automatic
Suspension : double wishbone F&R
Weight : 1 680 kg
Performance
Top speed : 209 km/h
0-100 km/h : 10,9 s
80-120 km/h : 6,60 s
1/4 mil : 18,55 s
1 km : 32,10 s
100-0 braking distance : 66,3 m
Fuel economy : 22,0 L/100km
Top speed : 221 km/h
0-100 km/h : 6,07 s
80-120 km/h : 4,09 s
1/4 mil : 14,59 s
1 km : 26,70 s
100-0 braking distance : 37,1 m
Fuel economy : 16,4 L/100km
Nürburgring time : 9’10’'28
In 1970, Lacam launched the Ornon Rallye. It uses the engine and bodywork of the 170g coupe with wider fenders and larger tracks. The suspension is firmer and lowered. The widened tires are mounted on alloy rims.
Because of the success of budget-minded sports cars like Datsun Z or Porsche 924, Lacam design the Lacam Roizon in order to propose a slightly upper class competitor to theses sports cars.
This car is powered by an inline-6 engine proposed in two power : 120 hp or 190 hp. It is both available in 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
Car headlight technology is constantly advancing. Thanks to its suppliers, Lacam is able to offer its cars brand new headlights that change their front look.
Four-valve dual overhead-cam heads were somewhat rare in 1982, let alone when combined with multi-point electronic fuel injection, and as such the Ornon’s engine would have been one of the most advanced ones anyone could have bought at the time outside of a few rare and expensive exotic cars. The fact that it looks better after its facelift is icing on the cake.
At the end of the 1970s, to expand its range, Lacam decided to study the production of a smaller, more economical sedan. This car requires a new platform and a brand new engine. The development was completed in 1985. It resulted in the presentation of the Lacam Furka.
This car is powered by an all new inline-4 engine proposed in a large range of power : 80hp to 190 hp. It is both available in 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
