y OVERDRIVE THE AUTOMOBILE indus- try in Europe has heen try- ing to fight off the stubborn recession this past year, with slow, frustrating results. In order (o speed up the recov- ery, and reduce further losses, European automakers have been working hard to implement various cost-cutting methods. Normally, this involves the can- celiation of some vehicle develop- ment programs (especially those involving exciting, innovative cars), and ultimately results in the reduc- tion of new products that will debut in.two to five years’ time. Fortunately, because the new cars being introduced this year were conceived some years back, when things were still moving along smoothly in Europe, there will be no shortage of interesting, heart- thumping cars to arrive over the next several months. : In the past few months, we've already seen thrilling cars like the BMW M53 sports coupe, BMW 325i _ convertible, the Mercedes-Benz C- class sedans, Saab 900 and Volvo 850 turbo. ° ue : But there are more passionate vehicles arriving from Europe. ready to tantalize our senses. First, Porsvite will introduce a revised and redesigned legendary 911) sports car, to become available ane See 1 GA ES as ee Sie aR be 9 et, ale! Friday, January 14, 1994 - North Shore News - 25 Photo submitted IF YOU'RE fooking for a Suxurious, yet sporty, convertible roadster, automotive columnist David Chao says to look no further than Audi's new Cabriolet, due te hit showrooms in the spring. in spring. At fiest glance, the new 911 appears virtually identical to the previous modcl, but a closer look reveals that there is much more to this car than meets the eye. On the outside, most of the body panels are new, even though a Strong resemblance to its predeces- sor remains. This was done inten- tionally so that those Porsche lovers who grew up embracing the unusu- al, yet strangely attractive “frog- eyed” style won't be offended by the new model. The interior receives various improvements as well; the controls and switches have been moved to more conventional, easier-to-find locations. As far as the powertrain is con- cerned. the potent 3.6-litre engine has received numerous design changes to increase the power by about LO%. While the front suspension is essentially the same as before, Porsche engineers have graced the rear suspension with an all-new design, consisting of multi-links incorporated into a subframe. Allin all, the new 911 promises to raise the ante further without compromising that distinctive 91 { style, shape, and character. Europe's largest car company, Volkswagen, has a number of inter- esting upcoming products to debut by spring or summer. - The spunky Golf modef will get aconvertible version in a few °94 SATURN SL Recent stock amivai of the oxctting 1994 Satum sedans, coupts, & wagoics. UI ‘Amorice’s best automative value! Oiive thi ig door sedan hess today for only ... uostionatly Hoth months, just in time for the warmer, spring season. Hs basic mechanics’ do not differ from the regular Golf hatchbacks. but faving the roof removed somehow transforms the otherwise vonservative-looking Golf into something trendy and fashionable. ; VW will drop its highly acclaimed narrow-angle VR6 engine into the Jetta’s engine bay at about the same time. The VR6 engine, which is currently available wilh the Passat and Corrado, pumps outa healthy 172 horsepower — f See Passat Paye 27 on EXTENDED $43,988 REGAL 416,988 alee wor ‘93 BUICK with alr AS ‘ W ‘93 GMC SAFARI 8 passenger '93 BUICK SKYLARK with air $43 788 SUNRUNNER 4X4 convertible 93 SUNBIRD air, automatic SAVE NOW! Limited selection of 1993 Saturn demos “available, but you’d better hurry! 'clean:the throttle body and ° the'giz cleaner element arid onically. check the injection’) SI R ist the base idle speed if... necessary-All parts replaced will be, enuine GM Parts,"The Expert Choice”: ; PLUS ALL TAXES ee ALL NEW ‘Sa Saas 900s [93 Standard equipment s f includes duit alr bags, ABS, FROM H poly 2 of these fine vehictes '93 SAAB 200 TUR CONVERTIBLE 3 to choose from Save thousands on this exceptianal car § air conditioning, §/w, central locking systam with alarm, fog lampa,front & rear spoiler.