Austin Allegro - Revision history

Coolow: /* Design quirks and oddities */

2010-12-17T15:42:35Z

Design quirks and oddities

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	*Common misconceptions such as the rear window would fall out if jacked up and that they rusted badly. As it happens, neither were true and came about due to some misquotes from a Longbridge engineer for a car magazine a few months after the car was launched. The Allegro was probably one of the best rust proofed car of the era.		*Common misconceptions such as the rear window would fall out if jacked up and that they rusted badly. As it happens, neither were true and came about due to some misquotes from a Longbridge engineer for a car magazine a few months after the car was launched. The Allegro was probably one of the best rust proofed car of the era.

	Another popular misconception is that the Austin Allegro is more aerodynamic in reverse than driving forwards. While having some truth to it, most cars that have a grille are less areodynamic at the front than at the back.		*Another popular misconception is that the Austin Allegro is more aerodynamic in reverse than driving forwards. While having some truth to it, most cars that have a grille are less areodynamic at the front than at the back. This therory was tested on [[Top Gear]]

			*An Austin Allegro [[Police Car]] was used in the filming of the TV series ''Life On Mars''.

	==Awards==		==Awards==

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2010-02-01T21:51:57Z

Design quirks and oddities

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	==Design quirks and oddities==		==Design quirks and oddities==
	*~~The Austin Allegro had been badly built and therefore, it opened up many problems. The boot lets water in,~~ the ~~windows will~~ fall out if ~~the car's~~ jacked up in a ~~wrong place and there are huge panel gaps~~. The Allegro is ~~regarded as an ugly looking car~~.		*Common misconceptions such as the rear window would fall out if jacked up and that they rusted badly. As it happens, neither were true and came about due to some misquotes from a Longbridge engineer for a car magazine a few months after the car was launched. The Allegro was probably one of the best rust proofed car of the era.

			Another popular misconception is that the Austin Allegro is more aerodynamic in reverse than driving forwards. While having some truth to it, most cars that have a grille are less areodynamic at the front than at the back.

	*Allegedly, the Austin Allegro is more aerodynamic in reverse than driving forwards.
	==Awards==		==Awards==
	List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award.		List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award.

Red marquis at 11:27, 12 July 2009

2009-07-12T11:27:51Z

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 {{Infobox |
-|Image = '''place image here in 300 pixels'''
+|Image = [[Image:Austin Allegro publicity shot.jpg|300px]]
-|Marque = '''place marque here - not manufacturer'''
+|Marque = [[Austin]] · [[Morris]] · [[Riley]] · [[Vanden Plas]] · [[Wolseley]]
 |aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''
-|Production = '''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)'''
+|Production = 1973-1982
-|Class = '''denote market class'''
+|Class = Small family
-|Body Style = '''how many doors+how many seats+what type of body'''
+|Body Style =  4 dr 4 seat Sedan<br>Estate
 |Length = '''length - type here'''
 |Width = '''Width - type here'''
 |Height = '''Height - type here'''
 |Wheelbase = '''wheelbase - type here'''
-|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''
+|Weight = 819 kg
-|Transmission = '''transmission + drive'''
+|Transmission = 4 speed Manual<br>5 speed Manual, FWD
-|Engine = '''engine'''
+|Engine = 1.3 litre 4 cylinder [[Austin A-Series engine|A-Series]]<br>[[Austin E-Series engine|E-Series]]
 |Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
-|Similar =  '''similar (competition)'''
+|Similar =  [[Morris Marina]]<br>[[Alfa Romeo Alfasud]]
 |Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
 }}
 The '''Austin Allegro''' was a British small family car produced from 1973 until 1983.

Red marquis at 11:21, 12 July 2009

2009-07-12T11:21:45Z

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Red marquis at 11:18, 12 July 2009

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 ===Styles and Major Options===
 Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.
 ===Pricing===

TristanT at 23:25, 11 July 2009

2009-07-11T23:25:57Z

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	\| Similar		\| Similar
	\| Morris Marina<br>Alfa Romeo Alfasud		\| [[Morris Marina]]<br>[[Alfa Romeo Alfasud]]
	\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
	\| Designer		\| Designer

Red marquis at 04:44, 4 May 2009

2009-05-04T04:44:30Z

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	==Unique Attributes==		==Unique Attributes==
	~~The Austin Allegro is more aerodynamic~~ in ~~reverse than driving forwards~~.		If there are any features of this [[automobile\|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile\|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here.

	==Resale Values==		==Resale Values==
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	==Design quirks and oddities==		==Design quirks and oddities==
	The Austin Allegro had been badly built and therefore, it opened up many problems. The boot lets water in, the windows will fall out if the car's jacked up in a wrong place and there are huge panel gaps. The Allegro is regarded as an ugly looking car.		*The Austin Allegro had been badly built and therefore, it opened up many problems. The boot lets water in, the windows will fall out if the car's jacked up in a wrong place and there are huge panel gaps. The Allegro is regarded as an ugly looking car.

			*Allegedly, the Austin Allegro is more aerodynamic in reverse than driving forwards.
	==Awards==		==Awards==
	List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award.		List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award.

Red marquis: /* Unique Attributes */

2009-05-04T04:40:49Z

Unique Attributes

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	==Unique Attributes==		==Unique Attributes==
	The Austin Allegro is more aerodynamic in reverse ~~then~~ driving forwards		The Austin Allegro is more aerodynamic in reverse than driving forwards.

	==Resale Values==		==Resale Values==

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2009-05-04T04:29:15Z

Unique Attributes

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	==Unique Attributes==		==Unique Attributes==
	~~If there are any features of this [[automobile\|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile\|vehicles]]~~ in ~~its class,~~ then ~~mention those ''unique attributes'' here.~~		The Austin Allegro is more aerodynamic in reverse then driving forwards

	==Resale Values==		==Resale Values==
	''Add more fields as necessary.''		''Add more fields as necessary.''

TristanT at 00:13, 5 November 2008

2008-11-05T00:13:58Z

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	! colspan=2 \| '''{{PAGENAME}}'''		! colspan=2 \| '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
	\|-		\|-
	! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" \| [[Austin]] . [[Morris]] . [[Riley]] . [[~~Valden~~ Plas]] . [[~~Wolsley~~]]		! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" \| [[Austin]] . [[Morris]] . [[Riley]] . [[Vanden Plas]] . [[Wolseley]]
	\|- style="vertical-align:top;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	~~{{Austin}}~~

	{{British Leyland}}		{{British Leyland}}

	==External Links==		==External Links==
	Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section.		Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section.