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1980 LLEWELLYN ORION MARQUEE
Lore
New for 1980, the second generation Orion entered Llewellyn’s lineup as a premium personal luxury coupe. Riding on an all new “Delta” unibody platform developed by Llewellyn’s European division, the Orion sported front wishbone suspension, a carryover from the first generation, and semi-trailing arm rear suspension, providing superior on-road drivability and comfort over the outgoing Orion’s solid rear axle. Also new on the second generation Orion is a single-point fuel injected 5.0L OHV V8, making 180 horsepower and 263lb-ft of torque, all running through a 4-speed automatic to the rear wheels, however a 3.7L carbureted inline-6 was also available on lower trims. When equipped with the 5.0L V8, the Orion is capable of reaching 60mph in a spritely 8.8 seconds, on to a limited 130mph top speed. The second generation Orion also saw a heavily updated interior, with premium leather adorning every surface, in addition to real metal and wood trim. The Orion seen here is a top-trim Marquee model, painted in Wisdom Blue with a Royale Navy interior, retailing for $18,000.
