Showing posts with label 1990. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1990. Show all posts

Monday, November 7, 2022

1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Redbox 1:25 Pickup











For 1990, Chevrolet debuted the 454SS as a high-performance variant of the C1500. The first American high-performance pickup truck since the 1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express, the 454SS was a 12-ton C1500 powered by a 230 hp (172 kW) 7.4 L V8.

Deriving much of its design from the Sport Equipment Package, the 454SS was distinguished by a nearly monochromatic black exterior, gloss-black grille (with red-trim badging), and body-color bumpers and mirrors (borrowing the latter from the Cheyenne). Externally identified by "454SS" bed-side decals, the vehicle received Silverado interior trim, with model-specific bucket seats and interior colors.

To improve the road manners of the vehicle, the 454SS received an upgraded suspension, including 32 mm (1.3 in) Bilstein gas-filled shock absorbers, a 32 mm (1.3 in) front stabilizer bar, and 12.7:1 fast-ratio steering gear assembly

Borrowed directly from the R/V and C/K 3500-series trucks, the 230 hp (172 kW) 7.4 L V8 was mated to a 3-speed THM400 for 1990. For 1991, the 454SS underwent a series of upgrades, centered around an increase of engine output to 255 hp (190 kW) and the introduction of the 4-speed 4L80E overdrive transmission To improve its handling, the 454SS received an upgraded suspension, including 32 mm (1.3 in) Bilstein gas-filled shock absorbers, a 32 mm (1.3 in) front stabilizer bar, and 12.7:1 fast-ratio steering gear assembly; a locking differential was changed to a numerically-higher 4.10:1 axle ratio.

Initially offered solely in black paint and a red interior, Chevrolet introduced a choice of paint colors for the 454SS for 1992, adding red and white monochrome exteriors, along with blue, beige, and gray interiors.

Competing with the similar Ford SVT Lightning, the 454SS was produced through the 1993 model year. In total, 16,953 examples were produced (13,748 were sold for the 1990 model year).

Thursday, April 28, 2022

1990 Acura NSX Hot Wheels 1:64 K. Cao - M. Cheung









From Fandom:

The Acura NSX is a Hot Wheels casting based on the Honda NSX race cars that competed in Super GT, debuting in the 2008 New Models. The Acura NSX was produced between 1990 and 2005 by Honda Motors of Japan. It sports a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout and was powered by an all-aluminum V6 gasoline engine. The Hot Wheels Acura NSX is based on the NSX race cars that competed in Super GT. It also bears some similarity to the Honda NSX Mugen RR, a concept car that was co-developed by Honda and Mugen.

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

1990 Ferrari 348ts Maisto 1:18

Las versiones TB y TS del 348 fueron presentadas en el Salón del Automóvil de Fráncfort de 1989. Fue el último proyecto realizado bajo la supervisión de Leonardo Fioravanti como jefe de diseño. Las líneas del 348 son más suaves que las de los modelos anteriores, el 308 y el 328, y el diseño lateral está inspirado en el del Testarossa.
La distancia entre ejes es mayor que la del 328 y la anchura entre ejes también, proporcionando al interior más espacio. La suspensión delantera y trasera es independiente, con brazos triangulares superpuestos, muelles, amortiguadores telescópicos y barras estabilizadoras. Los frenos, de discos ventilados, son mucho mayores que los del 328, y tienen sistema antibloqueo. Volvió a utilizarse un motor V8 montado en posición central, pero más potente, con una cilindrada de 3405 cc, y fue acoplado a una caja de cambios transversal, de ahí la "T" de TS y TB. La nueva cilindrada dio origen a la designación 348 (34 - 3400 cc, y 8 - 8 cilindros).
Una mayor relación de compresión y un sistema de inyección de combustible Bosch Motronic 2.5 ayudó a generar 300 CV de potencia, 30-40 CV más que el Ferrari 328, mientras que un sistema de lubrificación por cárter seco dio un nuevo centro de gravedad inferior.

Saturday, June 21, 2014

1990 Lamborghini Diablo Burago 1:24












From Wikipedia:
The Lamborghini Diablo is a high-performance mid-engine sports car that was built by Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini between 1990 and 2001. It is the first production Lamborghini capable of attaining a top speed in excess of 320 kilometres per hour (200 mph). After the end of its production run in 2001, the Diablo was replaced by the Lamborghini Murciélago. The name Diablo means "devil" in Spanish.

Friday, March 14, 2014

1990 F1 Benetton Ford Nelson Piquet Burago 1:24










From Wikipedia:
Benetton Formula Ltd., commonly referred to simply as Benetton, was a Formula One constructor that participated from 1986 to 2001. The team was owned by the Benetton family who run a worldwide chain of clothing stores of the same name. In 2000, the team was purchased by Renault, but competed as Benetton for the 2000 and 2001 seasons. In 2002, the team became Renault F1. The Benetton Formula team was chaired by Alessandro Benetton from 1988 to 1998.
The Benetton Group entered Formula One as a sponsor company for Tyrrell in 1983, then Alfa Romeo in 1984 and 1985 and finally Toleman in 1985. Toleman had struggled in 1985, missing the first three races of the season and being forced to only enter one car for the following six races, as a result of a dispute with tyre suppliers. Teo Fabi had taken a pole position for Toleman at the German Grand Prix, however the team would score no points during the season, with poor reliability causing a Toleman car to see the chequered flag only twice out of 20 total entries. Benetton Formula Ltd. was formed at the end of 1985 when the Toleman team was sold to the Benetton family.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

1990 Ferrari 348 Hot Wheels 1:64









From Fandom: 
 2002 Editions: Ferrari 348. Debut Series: Mainline. Produced: 1991 - 2009. Designer: Larry Wood. Number: 5666