1994 RCM Labrador V8 4x4
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1994 was a big year for RCM’s truck offerings. The Labrador pickup and SUV range was entirely modernised, and so were the engine choices. The styling was a big step away from the boxiness of the last couple of decades, displaying some muscular curves that would signify a new direction in truck design. The Labrador was now built on a semi-monocoque chassis, for lighter and stiffer construction. The treated steel panels and galvanized chassis ensured that it could live a long life as a trusty truck without becoming a rusty truck. The interior offered a driver’s airbag and plusher seats, while the cassette stereo and bench seat were well expected from such a truck.
Mechanically, the Labrador V8 4x4 was powered by a new small block 4.6L SOHC V8, with four valves per cylinder and aluminium heads. This new engine produced 227 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque, offering very flat power distribution. Paired with a 4-speed automation and 4x4 drive with manual locker, the 1994 Labrador was as capable on all terrain as it was easy to drive. Fuel economy averaged 13 MPG, quite average for trucks of the time.
This model of the Labrador became a best seller in the 1990s, finding its way everywhere from remote farms to urban construction sites and suburban driveways.