LACAM (Les Ateliers de Construction Automobile de Matheysine)
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1951 LACAM Excellence I
Engine
L635 Tabor - 3.5 -1946
Inline 6 OHV 2V
Capacity : 3 495 cc
Bore x stroke : 87 x 98 mm
Power : 130 hp @ 3700 RPM
Torque : 261,5 Nm @ 3100 RPM
RPM limit : 4100 RPM
Compression ratio : 7,7:1
Fuel system : single barrel triple carburetor
Fuel type : regular leaded - 92 RON
Car details
4 doors, 4 seats sedan
Wheelbase / length / width : 2,62m / 4,36m / 1,79m
Chassis galvanised steel ladder / aluminium panels
Drivetrain : front longitudinal RWD
Gearbox : 4-speed manual
Suspension : double wishbone front and rear
Weight : 1 213 kg
Performances
Top speed : 180 km/h
0-100 km/h : 12,2 s
80-120 km/h : 7,92 s
1/4 mil : 19.02 s
1 km : 33,90 s
100-0 braking distance : 95,5 m 
Fuel economy : 23 L/100km
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Not bad. This definitely looks like an upmarket early postwar car, one intended to make its occupants forget about all the austerity among them.
1953 LACAM Excellence I sedan, coupe and convertible
As of the following year, LACAM launch the versions coupe and convertible. Engineers take the opportunity to change the engine settings and retouch the grille.
Engine
L640 Tabor - 4.0 -1953
Inline 6 OHV 2V
Capacity : 3 994 cc
Bore x stroke : 93 x 98 mm
Power : 155 hp @ 3900 RPM
Torque : 302 Nm @ 2500 RPM
RPM limit : 4200 RPM
Compression ratio : 7,8:1
Fuel system : single barrel triple carburetor
Fuel type : regular leaded - 92 RON
Performances
Top speed : 192 km/h
0-100 km/h : 11,6 s
80-120 km/h : 6,48 s
1/4 mil : 18,67 s
1 km : 32,71 s
100-0 braking distance : 61,1 m
Fuel economy : 22,0 L/100km
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1956 LACAM Ornon 155 sedan
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.
Engine
L640 Tabor - 4.0 -1953
Inline 6 OHV 2V
Capacity : 3 994 cc
Bore x stroke : 93 x 98 mm
Power : 155 hp @ 3900 RPM
Torque : 302 Nm @ 2500 RPM
RPM limit : 4200 RPM
Compression ratio : 7,8:1
Fuel system : single barrel triple carburetor
Fuel type : regular leaded - 92 RON
Car details
4 doors, 4 seats sedan
Wheelbase / length / width : 2,62m / 4,28m / 1,70m
Chassis galvanised steel monocoque / steel panels
Drivetrain : front longitudinal RWD
Gearbox : 4-speed manual
Suspension : MacPherson Strut (F) / Semi trailing Arm (R)
Weight : 1 229 kg
Performance
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
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1959 LACAM Excellence II 210
Engine
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
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1967 LACAM Malissol 210 Berlinette & Targa
This new lightweight sports car uses the V8 engine of the Excellence II. With only 1 200 kg, the performance is much better!
Engine
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
2 doors, 2 seats
Wheelbase / length / width : 2,47m / 4,29m / 1,84m
Chassis galvanised steel space frame / aluminium panels
Drivetrain : mid longitudinal RWD
Gearbox : 4-speed manual
Suspension : double wishbone F & R
Weight : 1 208 kg
Performance
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
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January 1965, the designers are working on Ornon next generation. They present 4 prototypes to potential customers.
You are theses customers. Aswer to the survey and may be your choice will guide the designers.
- Proposal 1
- Proposal 2
- Proposal 3
- Proposal 4
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1969 Lacam Ornon II
Engine
Chassis galvanised steel space frame / aluminium panels
Drivetrain : mid longitudinal RWD
Suspension : double wishbone F & R
| 1969 Ornon II 110G | 1969 Ornon II 150G | 1969 Ornon II 170G | 1969 Ornon II 170G coupe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine name | L629 Tabor II 2.0 1963 | L629 Tabor II 2.5 1963 | L629 Tabor II 2.9 1963 | L629 Tabor II 2.9 1963 |
| Type | Inline 6 DOHC 4V | Inline 6 DOHC 4V | Inline 6 DOHC 4V | |
| Capacity | 1 984 cc | 2 500 cc | 2 893 cc | 2 893 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 75,6 x 74,1 mm | 79 x 85 mm | 84 x 87 mm | 84 x 87 mm |
| Power | 106 hp @ 5800 RPM | 150 hp @ 6100 RPM | 168 hp @ 6000 RPM | 168 hp @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm @ 3500 RPM | 202 Nm @ 4100 RPM | 235 Nm @ 4100 RPM | 235 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
| RPM limit | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Compression ratio | 7,5:1 | 7,8:1 | 7,8:1 | 7,8:1 |
| Fuel system | two barrel single carburetor | two barrel twin carburetor | two barrel twin carburetor | two barrel twin carburetor |
| Fuel type | regular leaded - 92 RON | regular leaded - 92 RON | regular leaded - 92 RON | regular leaded - 92 RON |
Car details
Chassis galvanised steel space frame / aluminium panels
Drivetrain : mid longitudinal RWD
Suspension : double wishbone F & R
| 1969 Ornon II 110G | 1969 Ornon II 150G | 1969 Ornon II 170G | 1969 Ornon II 170G coupe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body type | 4 doors sedan, 5 seats | 4 doors sedan, 5 seats | 4 doors sedan, 4 seats | 2 doors coupe, 4 seats |
| Wheelbase | 2,68m | 2,68m | 2,68m | 2,68m |
| Length | 4,41m | 4,41m | 4,41m | 4,41m |
| Width | 1,64m | 1,64m | 1,64m | 1,64m |
| Gearbox | 4-speeds manual | 5-speeds manual | 3-speeds automatic | 3-speeds automatic |
| Weight | 1 070 kg | 1 162 kg m | 1 184 kg | 1 151 kg |
Performance
| 1969 Ornon II 110G | 1969 Ornon II 150G | 1969 Ornon II 170G | 1969 Ornon II 170G coupe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 169 km/h | 187 km/h | 194 km/h | 196 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 11,00 s | 9,19 s | 9,90 s | 9,66 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 8,16 s | 5,76 s | 6,00 s | 5,76 s |
| 1/4 mil | 18,31 s | 17,10 s | 17,58 s | 17,34 s |
| 1 km | 33,31 s | 30,75 s | 31,20 s | 30,91 s |
| 100-0 braking distance | 42,80 m | 42,10 m | 42,50 m | 42,10 m |
| Fuel economy | 13,40 L/100km | 16,00 L/100km | 16,60 L/100km | 16,3 L/100km |
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1970 Lacam Ornon Rallye
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.
The engine is coupled to a 5-speed mechanical gearbox. Gears are shorter for better performances.
| Model | 1970 Lacam Ornon Rallye |
|---|---|
| Layout | Front longitudinal RWD |
| Chassis | Corrosion res. steel monocoque / Corrosion res. steel panels |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut (front) / Semi trailing arm (rear) |
| Brakes | 2-piston front and rear solid disc |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual gearbox |
| Weight | 1 137 kg |
| Engine name | L629 Tabor II 2.9 1963 |
| Type | DOHC 4V Inline 6 |
| Capacity | 2 893 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 84 x 87 mm |
| Power | 168 hp @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
| RPM limit | 6500 RPM |
| 0-100 km/h | 7,62 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 4,80 s |
| 1/4 mile time | 15,90 s |
| 1 km time | 28,81 s |
| Top Speed | 197 km/h |
| ATT Lap Time | 2 min 35 s 68 |
| Green Hell Lap Time | 9 min 40 s 90 |
| 100-0 braking distance | 37,70 m |
| Fuel Economy | 15,8 L/100 km |
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1977 Lacam Ornon III
Here's the Lacam Ornon 3rd generation. Available both in coupe and sedan.
For the first in it history, Ornon's engines are available with mechanical injection and are compatible with unleaded fuel.
| Model | Lacam Ornon III |
|---|---|
| Layout | Front longitudinal RWD |
| Chassis | Corrosion res. steel monocoque / Corrosion res. steel panels |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut (front) / Semi trailing arm (rear) |
| Brakes | 2-piston front vented discs and 2-piston rear solid disc |
| Length | 4,65 m |
| Width | 1,72 m |
| Wheelbase | 2,77 m |
| Model | 110g | 150g | 180 g | 180 g coupe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 127 kg | 1 137 kg | 1 267 kg | 1 232 kg |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual gearbox | 3-speed automatic gearbox | 3-speed automatic gearbox | 3-speed automatic gearbox |
| Engine name | L629 Tabor II 2.0 1972 | L629 Tabor II 2.5 1972 | L629 Tabor II 2.9 1972 | L629 Tabor II 2.9 1972 |
| Type | DOHC 4V Inline 6 | |||
| Capacity | 1 994 cc | 2 500 cc | 2 893 cc | 2 893 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 75,6 x 74,1 mm | 79 x 85 mm | 84 x 87 mm | 84 x 87 mm |
| Fuel system | 2 barrels single carburetor | mechanical fuel injection | mechanical fuel injection | mechanical fuel injection |
| Power | 108 hp @ 6200 RPM | 151 hp @ 6200 RPM | 180 hp @ 6200 RPM | 180 hp @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm @ 3900 RPM | 209 Nm @ 4000 RPM | 243 Nm @ 4300 RPM | 243 Nm @ 4300 RPM |
| RPM limit | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| 0-100 km/h | 10,9 s | 11,6 s | 9,78 s | 9,55 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 8,28 s | 7,08 s | 6,00 s | 5,76 s |
| 1/4 mile time | 17,94 s | 18,78 s | 17,83 s | 17,58 s |
| 1 km time | 33,01 s | 33,01 s | 31,35 s | 31,06 s |
| Top Speed | 172 km/h | 186 km/h | 199 km/h | 199 km/h |
| ATT Lap Time | 2 min 51 s 77 | 2 min 51 s 52 | 2 min 43 s 55 | 2 min 42 s 31 |
| Green Hell Lap Time | 10 min 45 s 52 | 10 min 38 s 60 | 10 min 06 s 57 | 10 min 03 s 74 |
| 100-0 braking distance | 42,20 m | 43,60 m | 40,50 m | 40,20 m |
| Fuel Economy | 13,3 L/100 km | 14,1 L/100 km | 15,7 L/100 km | 15,5 L/100 km |
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1979 Lacam Exellence III
Launched in 1959, 33,187 copies sold, the time has come for Lacam to launch the third generation of their luxurious model: Excellence III.
This full-size luxury car is available in sedan, coupe and convertible.
| Model | Lacam Excellence III |
|---|---|
| Layout | Front longitudinal RWD |
| Chassis | Corrosion res. steel monocoque / Aluminium panels |
| Suspension | Double Wishbone front & rear |
| Brakes | 3-piston front vented discs and 3-piston rear solid disc |
| Length | 5,21 m |
| Width | 1,92 m |
| Wheelbase | 3,06 m |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic gearbox |
| Engine name | V850 Obiou 1973 |
| Type | OHC 2V V8 |
| Capacity | 4,998 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 90 x 98 mm |
| Fuel system | mechanical fuel injection |
| Power | 250 hp @ 5,900 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm @ 3,700 RPM |
| RPM limit | 6200 RPM |
| Model | Sedan | Coupe | Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 585 kg | 1 544 Kg | 1 762 kg |
| 0-100 km/h | 8,10s | 7,99 s | 8,94 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 4,92 s | 4,68 s | 5,40 s |
| 1/4 mile time | 16,02 s | 16,02 s | 16,75 s |
| 1 km time | 28,81 s | 28,66 s | 30,00 s |
| Top Speed | 209 km/h | 209 km/h | 201 km/h |
| ATT Lap Time | 2 min 39 s 88 | 2 min 39 s 00 | 2 min 43 s 52 |
| Green Hell Lap Time | 9 min 56 s 67 | 9 min 52 s 17 | 9 min 52 s 17 |
| 100-0 braking distance | 42,10 m | 41,80 m | 43,40 m |
| Fuel Economy | 24,8 L/100 km | 24,5 L/100 km | 26,6 L/100 km |
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1982 Lacam Roizon
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.
| Model | Lacam Roizon |
|---|---|
| Layout | Front longitudinal RWD |
| Chassis | Corrosion res. steel monocoque / Corrosion res. steel panels |
| Suspension | Mac Pherson strut front & semi trailing arm rear |
| Brakes | 2-piston front vented discs and 2-piston rear solid disc |
| Length | 4,19 m |
| Width | 1,76 m |
| Wheelbase | 2,39 m |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission |
| Engine name | 1982 L629 Tabor II | 1982 L629 Tabor II |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DOHC 4V I6 | DOHC 4V I6 |
| Capacity | 1997cc | 2893cc |
| Bore x stroke | 75,7 x 73,9 mm | 84 x 87 mm |
| Fuel system | Multi point EFI | Multi point EFI |
| Power | 120 hp @ 6,300 RPM | 190 hp @ 6,600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm @ 3,300 RPM | 256 Nm @ 4,000 RPM |
| RPM limit | 6,800 RPM | 7,000 RPM |
| Model | 120G | 120G A | 190G | 190G A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 109 kg | 1 115 kg | 1 141 Kg | 1 149 kg |
| 0-100 km/h | 9,19 s | 10,90 s | 6,78 s | 7,51 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 6,72 s | 7,20 s | 4,08 s | 4,68 s |
| 1/4 mile time | 16,99 s | 17,94 s | 15,06 s | 15,55 s |
| 1 km time | 31,20 s | 32,56 s | 27,31 s | 28,20 s |
| Top Speed | 184 km/h | 178 km/h | 213 km/h | 209 km/h |
| ATT Lap Time | 2 min 38 s 56 | 2 min 41 s 71 | 2 min 28 s 44 | 2 min 30 s 04 |
| Green Hell Lap Time | 9 min 53 s 50 | 10 min 03 s 72 | 9 min 12 s 50 | 9 min 19 s 53 |
| 100-0 braking distance | 35,50 m | 35,50 m | 35,60 m | 35,7 m |
| Fuel Economy | 9,9 L/100 km | 10,5 L/100 km | 12,3 L/100 km | 12,7 L/100 km |
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Focus on headlights
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.
The new Lacam Roizon therefore inaugurates a completely new visual identity. It brings Lacam's design into a new decade.
Due to local regulations, Lacam Roizon for US market has a different front with four-headlamp rectangular sealed beam system and side marker lights.
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I like the subtle differences between the U.S. version and the international version.
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A very accurate difference between how boring us Americans can be and how fun and exciting Europeans etc. can be.
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1982 Lacam Ornon III Facelift
New bumpers, new mirrors, new headlights and improved engines. This is the third generation Lacam Ornon restyling program.
For the first in it history, Ornon's engines are available with electronic fuel injection for a better fuel efficiency.
US specs facelifted Lacam Ornon III
| Model | Lacam Ornon III facelift |
|---|---|
| Layout | Front longitudinal RWD |
| Chassis | Corrosion res. steel monocoque / Corrosion res. steel panels |
| Suspension | MacPherson strut (front) / Semi trailing arm (rear) |
| Brakes | 3-piston front vented discs and 2-piston rear solid disc |
| Length | 4,60 m |
| Width | 1,72 m |
| Wheelbase | 2,77 m |
| Model | 120g (A) | 150g (A) | 190 g (A) | 190 g coupe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 174 kg | 1 294 kg | 1 310 kg | 1 232 kg |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual gearbox (4-speed automatic transmission) | 5-speed manual gearbox (4-speed automatic transmission) | 5-speed manual gearbox (4-speed automatic transmission) | 5-speed manual gearbox (4-speed automatic transmission) |
| Engine name | L629 Tabor II 2.0 1982 | L629 Tabor II 2.5 1982 | L629 Tabor II 2.9 1982 | L629 Tabor II 2.9 1982 |
| Type | DOHC 4V Inline 6 | |||
| Capacity | 1 994 cc | 2 500 cc | 2 893 cc | 2 893 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 75,6 x 74,1 mm | 79 x 85 mm | 84 x 87 mm | 84 x 87 mm |
| Fuel system | Multi point EFI | Multi point EFI | Multi point EFI | Multi point EFI |
| Power | 120 hp @ 6300 RPM | 150 hp @ 6300 RPM | 190 hp @ 6600 RPM | 190 hp @ 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm @ 3300 RPM | 218 Nm @ 3200 RPM | 256 Nm @ 4000 RPM | 256 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| RPM limit | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| 0-100 km/h | 10,00 s (11,90 s) | 9,31 s (10,00 s) | 7,86 s (8,94 s) | 7,74 s (8,82 s) |
| 80-120 km/h | 7,08 s (8,28 s) | 5,88 s (6,72 s) | 4,68 s (5,52 s) | 4,44 s (5,28 s) |
| 1/4 mile time | 17,58 s (18,67 s) | 16,99 s (17,47 s) | 15,90 s (16,75 s) | 15,78 s (16,62 s) |
| 1 km time | 31,95 s (33,60 s) | 30,60 s (31,50 s) | 28,50 s (29,85s) | 28,35 s (29,70 s) |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h (180 km/h) | 198 km/h (194 km/h) | 214 km/h (209 km/h) | 214 km/h (209 km/h) |
| ATT Lap Time | 2 min 45 s 03 | 2 min 43 s 02 | 2 min 38 s 02 | 2 min 37s 00 |
| Green Hell Lap Time | 10 min 16 s 44 | 10 min 09 s 34 | 9 min 48 s 59 | 9 min 45s 79 |
| 100-0 braking distance | 39,10 m | 40,20 m | 40,40 m | 40,20 m |
| Fuel Economy | 10,0 L/100 km (10,5 L/100 km) | 11,2 L/100 km (11,5 L/ 100km) | 13,1 L/100 km (13,9 L/ 100km) | 12,9 L/100 km (13,7 L/100km) |
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