Bolwell Nagari
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The Bolwell Nagari is a sports car
produced by Bolwell
in Australia
. The original Mk VIII Nagari was built from 1969 to 1974 and the Mk X Nagari was launched in 2008.
word meaning "flowing," and the Bolwell Nagari, also known as the Mk VIII, was the company's first full production sports car with 100 coupes and 18 convertibles made. It was manufactured from 1970 to 1974 and became the best known out of the 9 Bolwell car designs: the Mk I-VIII and Ikara. The Nagari featured a Ford
302 or 351 cubic inch V8 engine mounted in a 920 kg (2,028 lb), 2280 mm (89.8 in) wheelbase body and backbone chassis. Other components came from Ford (suspension and dampers) and Austin 1800
(steering).
In late 2006 it was announced that the Bolwell company intended to produce a new, carbon fibre-bodied car under the 'Nagari' name
and the model was confirmed for production in 2008. The prototype appeared at the 2008 Melbourne International Motor Show and 2008 Sydney International Motor Show powered by a supercharged
3.5 litre engine from a Toyota Aurion
, a 3.5 litre naturally aspirated model is also to be available. Currently the Nagari is only available with a 6 speed automatic(with or without paddle shifting), however a manual transmission is being developed. It is a mid-engined two-seater coupé
with a carbon-fibre
tub, front and rear subframe
s and a carbon-reinforced composite
body. Late-model Honda Integra
tail-lights are used in the exterior. Standard features are limited, pricing starts at $150,000 AUD for a basic model, and can range up to $260,000 for a top-spec model with the supercharged engine and manual.
Sports car
A sports car is a small, usually two seat, two door automobile designed for high speed driving and maneuverability....
produced by Bolwell
Bolwell
Bolwell is an Australian company that originally produced sports cars between 1962 and 1979. A new company of the same name began production of new cars in 2009 after several years of concept and show cars.-Mk IV:...
in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The original Mk VIII Nagari was built from 1969 to 1974 and the Mk X Nagari was launched in 2008.
Mk VIII Nagari
Nagari is an aboriginalAustralian Aborigines
Australian Aborigines , also called Aboriginal Australians, from the latin ab originem , are people who are indigenous to most of the Australian continentthat is, to mainland Australia and the island of Tasmania...
word meaning "flowing," and the Bolwell Nagari, also known as the Mk VIII, was the company's first full production sports car with 100 coupes and 18 convertibles made. It was manufactured from 1970 to 1974 and became the best known out of the 9 Bolwell car designs: the Mk I-VIII and Ikara. The Nagari featured a Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford and Lincoln brands, Ford also owns a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK...
302 or 351 cubic inch V8 engine mounted in a 920 kg (2,028 lb), 2280 mm (89.8 in) wheelbase body and backbone chassis. Other components came from Ford (suspension and dampers) and Austin 1800
Austin 1800
BMC ADO17 was the model code used by the British Motor Corporation for a range of cars produced from September 1964 to 1975 and sold initially under its Austin marque as the Austin 1800. The car was also sold as the Morris 1800 and Wolseley 18/85, and later as the Austin 2200, Morris 2200 and...
(steering).
Mk X Nagari
and the model was confirmed for production in 2008. The prototype appeared at the 2008 Melbourne International Motor Show and 2008 Sydney International Motor Show powered by a supercharged
Supercharger
A supercharger is an air compressor used for forced induction of an internal combustion engine.The greater mass flow-rate provides more oxygen to support combustion than would be available in a naturally aspirated engine, which allows more fuel to be burned and more work to be done per cycle,...
3.5 litre engine from a Toyota Aurion
Toyota Aurion
The Toyota Aurion is a mid-size car produced by Toyota in Australia and parts of Asia since 2006. The Aurion, given the model designation XV40 is essentially a Toyota Camry with revised front- and rear-end treatment, along with changes to the interior...
, a 3.5 litre naturally aspirated model is also to be available. Currently the Nagari is only available with a 6 speed automatic(with or without paddle shifting), however a manual transmission is being developed. It is a mid-engined two-seater coupé
Coupé
A coupé or coupe is a closed car body style , the precise definition of which varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and over time...
with a carbon-fibre
Carbon fiber
Carbon fiber, alternatively graphite fiber, carbon graphite or CF, is a material consisting of fibers about 5–10 μm in diameter and composed mostly of carbon atoms. The carbon atoms are bonded together in crystals that are more or less aligned parallel to the long axis of the fiber...
tub, front and rear subframe
Subframe
A subframe is a structural component of a vehicle, such as an automobile or an aircraft, that uses a discrete, separate structure within a larger body-on-frame or unit body to carry certain components, such as the engine, drivetrain, or suspension. The subframe is bolted and/or welded to the vehicle...
s and a carbon-reinforced composite
Composite material
Composite materials, often shortened to composites or called composition materials, are engineered or naturally occurring materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties which remain separate and distinct at the macroscopic or...
body. Late-model Honda Integra
Honda Integra
The Honda Integra is a compact luxury performance coupe made by Honda during the years 1985 to 2006. The sporty front wheel drive car is able to house five passengers with a two door hatch or four door sedan available.The Integra was on Car and Driver magazine's annual Ten Best list six times, in...
tail-lights are used in the exterior. Standard features are limited, pricing starts at $150,000 AUD for a basic model, and can range up to $260,000 for a top-spec model with the supercharged engine and manual.