European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - September 22, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday september 22, 198fl the stars and stripes Page 13 Economy models from Japan pm readies Geo Small car line  Kral motors will officially launch its 1989 Gen lineup of cars Cit week with the Brand name go re served by Cim Cari Giuili and designed by japanese can panics the compact Economy cars will be marketed by pm s Chevrolet i vision with Chevrolet dealers having the franchises although try will not lie required to build completely separate outlets forthe imported go line pm says. Chev Rolet dealers will however provide Sepa rate display areas on their premises for the Geo ears. The new Geo models include the metro a larger spectrum Model a Nova renamed prior in and a 4-wheel-drive mini sports Utility vehicle named tracker. All models Are fuel efficient Economy cars with engines ranging from 1-Litcr capacity to 1.6 liners. Tops where Economy is concerned is the us Uki made metro a redesigned sprint that will take sprint s place in pm s lineup. The new metro is aimed at Young people or those looking for a second car. The Basic metro powered by a fuel injected 3-Cylin-Der. I liter engine will be offered As a two door Halcli Hack and four door Hatchback and there s also a turbocharged two door Hatchback the regular Lliter engine has55 horsepower while the Turbo unit pro Vides 70 he. Suzuki also manufacturer and pro Vides the Geo lineup with the wheel drive tracker this snorts Utility vehicle similar in appearance but slightly larger than the highly popular us Uki Samurai. The tracker to be offered in Bollt hard lop and Canvas top versions is powered by a fuel injected 4-Cyundcr,1.6-Lilcr engine thai turns out so he at 5,400 revs and 94 pounds feet of torque a 3,000 rant. It will seat four people another Geo Model the spectrum is supplied by Hutu and it will be sold in two versions. There s a Hatchback among general motors new gun series cars Are inc metro Holch Buck left and the 4-wheel-Jrlve tracker Coupe and a Sedan and both will be pow ered by Carbur eted 1,5-liter, 4-Cylindcr engines of 70 he in the tall of 1989, the spectrum will be replaced by the Geo storm a performance oriented Small car. Until then the spectrum which carried a Chevrolet name Lac now will features Geo name Lac. The fourth Mode in he Geo lineup is inc prize this Economy car replacing the Nova. The priv run should be fairly Peppy Asil is powered by a ,16-valve engine of 1.6-Litcr capacity. Built by Toyota and pm in inc new Plant at Fremont calif., the Riim will be introduced Early next year. Prices will Range from about 56,000for the base Model metro to about $14,000 for a fully equipped 4-Whccl d rive tracker. Regarding the new Geo lineup. Gener Al motors says that its japanese cars new have their own distinctive identity an that they should be Able to ail act import leaning car buyers in big numbers. Pm says that go s National Advertis ing Campaign will not even mention the japanese origins of go s products. In Stead pm officials say they want the Early advertising Campaign to focus on Brand  Subaru double Winner like the German adar automobile club the Swiss Auto club pcs also con duels an annual breakdown Survey base Don Calls for help along the roadsides the Swiss club answering some 235,000 Calls last year. The most reliable ear in inc Small car class was the Subaru Jusiya while the most breakdowns were recorded by the Fiat Uno. In the under mid class size category the Best car was the Toyota Tercel while the Alfa Romeo 33 was the  the midsize class inc Subaru 1600/1soo series cars had the least prob lems while inc citroen by had the most in the targe car class Mercedes  proved the must reliable while the loser were citroen Lancia and Rover. The Swiss club said that More than half of the Roadside breakdowns were caused by electrical problems it.4 per Cen with worn out batteries the major culprit. Paris Auto show if you re visiting Paris anytime from sept. 29 to oct. 9, you May want to Check out the Paris Ault show one of inc world s major exhibitions. In lakes place in inc exhibition Center at Porte Ilc Versailles with the hours Sci from 1to 10 . On sept. 29 and from 10 . To 10 . From sept. 30 to oct. 9. More than 1,000 exhibitors will show their wares including 53 pawing or car manufacturers from throughout in world . Car makers among hem. Passenger . Automat ivc equip ment commercial vehicles and every thing else automotive will be housed in eight Halls with the passenger cars Fea tured in Hall one. The new Audi v-8 see below will be Given its International debut at inc Paris  show s Entrance fee is 30 francs about j4.75 Randy Harriet Auto columnist with new v-8, Audi Aims for Fop of luxury Market Audi has jus released full details and official photos of its new v-8 Sedan a car in describes As a technical tour tie  and with this car it s obvious that Audi is moving up to Challenge the in big boys in Germany Mercedes and in fact Audi says we re aiming the new v-8 at the highest level of inc inter National luxury car Market and with this car we re advancing into new  the Audi v-8 luxury Sedan to be introduced next week at he Paris Auto show will arrive in Europe this fall and eventually will be sold on inc american. Markets and other world markets As Well. The Standard features of the new Audi is arc not offered by any other manufacturer in inc world the Ingol stall firm says with some of inc Stan Dards including is engine with 4 Cam shafts and 32 valves Quattro four wheel drive with a four Speed automatic gear to and two automatic differential locks Complete luxury equipment including leather upholstery and a stereo radio Cas Sette system plus galvanized body Shell with a 10-year rust warranty. While Mercedes and Bow can doubt Lessly match Audi in Standard features they have not come up with a 4-Whecl drive luxury Sedan so Audi naturally i emphasizing that aspect in its new is. Audi of course is a Leader in 4-whect drive technology and offers it on All of ils models. The new 3.6-Liler v-8 engine which Audi describes As compact and Light turns out 250 horsepower at $,800 rpm Audi s new top of the line v-8 has permanent 4-Whfel drive. Inside the v-8 features British style Walnut panelling. While inc torque figure reads 340 pounds feet Ai 4,000 rpm. Over the wide Range Between 2,000 and 6,000 rpm torque of Over 280 pounds feet is Avail Able this creating Strong pulling Power Audi says. The new v-8 accelerates from Zero to 100 Kph 62 Mph in 9.2 seconds and reaches a lop Speed of 146 Mph. With an Overall length of 191 inches and a 106-Inch  there is Gener Ous room for five occupants and their Luggage Audi says adding that the 80 Flitcr fuel Lank 21 Gallons reduces the inconvenience of fuel stops on Long Jour Neys. The 3,762-Pound curb weight gives an idea of inc amount of engineering that hns gone into the car Audi says along with its comprehensive equipment and acoustical insulation. Where luxury is concerned Audi says the v-8 leaves practically nothing to be desired with features ranging from theall electronic air conditioner to the leather upholstered scats and the various safely systems including Abs Ami lock Brak ing. The Cost Factor will prove interesting because with this car Audi joins Mer cedes and Bow in the top Range Shenew Audi costing about 97,000 Marks about 152,000that Price not Loo fur from the costs of the Mercedes 420 Seand 500 be. And the Bow 7 50i. Allowing simply for the snob Appeal aspects shul arise m thai supercool bracket will the buyer go for an Audi when Pecan have a Mercedes or Bow for just a bit More that is the question.