What Cars Are They Making Again

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Inevitably, many cars become discontinued. The reasons vary. It could be because nobody bought them. It could be because they were expensive to produce and the automaker wasn't seeing a turn a profit. Or maybe it was just time for them to dice. Here are our favorite discontinued cars that need to make a comeback.

The XJ220 had elegant, swooping lines—and was a huge car. It was 197 inches from nose to tail and nearly 87 inches wide.

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Jaguar XJ220

The XJ220 didn't exactly live up to its initial expectations when new, but it's however 1 of the coolest Jaguars ever. We'd dear to see another halo supercar like this from Jaguar—one that actually makes production, unlike the stillborn C-X75.

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Volkswagen Scirocco

Volkswagen sold the Scirocco for 2 generations in the U.S., but today's model is non imported to the US. Nevertheless, in a world of copy-paste crossovers, nosotros'd love to come across the hatchback coupe from VW brand a return.

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Lotus Elan

The simply Lotus you can buy in America is the Evora, and it's only bachelor equally a coupe. The Elise had a targa top, only information technology wasn't really a true roadster like the Elan. If Lotus wants to expand its lineup, this is where it should start.

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Mazda

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Mazdaspeed 3

Depending on who you ask, Mazda may be working on a fast version of its newly-redesigned 3 hatch, though nothing's been confirmed. We think information technology should be brought back.

Cadillac's concept cars over the past several years have been great, but it's production cars that put a brand on the map. And with the second-generation CTS, Cadillac did exactly that. It didn't quite take down the Germans, but offering a sedan, coupe, and even a wagon at least got people paying attention. Oh, and then there were the bonkers 556-horsepower CTS-Vs.

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Cadillac CTS-V Wagon

The most contempo CTS-V is great, but it just came in sedan form. The railroad vehicle died off with the terminal-gen model, and remains a highly desirable collectable. Equipped with a supercharged V-eight and an available stick shift, information technology'south the ultimate long-roof fantasy for enthusiasts everywhere.

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Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

Ford has said in the past that the current F-150 got too fat to build a Lightning version, merely honestly, we don't buy it. Fast SUVs are some of the hottest new vehicles right at present, so why doesn't Ford brand a fast F-150 that isn't a Raptor? Aftermarket companies accept done well in its absenteeism, after all.

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Contrivance Magnum

The Magnum railroad vehicle never really got a chance to polish before it was discontinued. Based on the Charger, it got a loftier-performance SRT version, but didn't live long enough to receive a Hellcat variant. A Hellcat wagon: How absurd would that be?

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Porsche 928

The modern 911 is a wonderful GT car, but we can't help but wonder what the world would be like with a new 928. It doesn't have to exist a bespoke model—a two-door Panamera would do merely fine. That massively powerful turbo V-8 hybrid drivetrain would be pretty spectacular in a smaller front end-engined GT auto.

The original Jeep Wagoneer was, along with the Chevy Suburban, one of the forefathers of the modern SUV. The Wagoneer used the same basic chassis as the Jeep Gladiator pickup truck, and saw few changes through its near 30-year production run. From 1974 to 1983 Jeep sold a two-door version of the Wagoneer that it called the Cherokee—another legendary Jeep nameplate.     The Super Wagoneer of 1966 packed more luxury features and a strong V-8 under the hood. It became a precursor to the more upscale path the Wagoneer brand would blaze through the 70s, 80s and early 1990s with trims such as the Brougham, Limited, and finally, Grand. And of course the faux woodgrain side panels would become a Waggy trademark. Today, these SUVs look and drive like the classics they are.

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Jeep Wagoneer

We've heard all the rumors that Jeep is bringing back the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer sometime shortly, but nosotros oasis't nevertheless seen what this model might await similar. The G Cherokee is nice, but we can only imagine how wonderful an ultra-luxurious SUV from Jeep will exist.

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Nissan 240SX

Nowadays, Nissan offers simply two performance cars: The 370Z and the GT-R. The 370Z is most as erstwhile every bit a new motorcar can be, and the GT-R is out of reach for most normal people. What Nissan needs is a new entry-level performance car akin to the 240SX. A fun, balanced, reasonably-priced coupe for the masses.

BMW Z8

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BMW Z8

The BMW Z8 is i of the coolest modern roadsters out there. Inspired by the visitor's drop-dead gorgeous 507, it uses the same V-8 found in the E39-generation M5. A modern version with 617 horsepower doesn't audio and so bad.

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The Dodge Viper is a throwback to when the original muscle cars roamed wild and free in the 1960s and early 1970s. It lacks the finesse of modern sports cars; instead the Viper is a brutally quick beast that's a little bit frightening. The 8.4-liter, 645-hp V10 is a beast comes mated to only one transmission—a six-speed manual.     This isn't a delicate instrument. Drop the hammer with the traction control system turned off and the car will be quickly engulfed in plumes of tire smoke. The six-speed doesn't offer the delicate throws of some sports cars. Instead, shifting requires commitment and some muscle to get the Viper in the right gear. But that totally fits this car's personality. And it's incredibly satisfying to have full manual control over such a powerful and  torque-rich engine.     The price of admission isn't cheap. The Viper starts at $84,995 and climbs to nearly $120,000 for the even more visceral ACR racetrack special edition (seen here). Expensive? Sure. But we're talking about a Viper here.           Base Price: $84,995

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Dodge Viper

The Viper is hands one of the coolest cars to ever come out of Detroit. With cartoonish looks, a massive V-ten engine, and a reputation for being difficult to handle, it's truly a legend.

Alfa Romeo GTV6

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Alfa Romeo GTV/6

The Alfa Romeo 4C sure is a looker, and the Giulia is a heck of a sports sedan. But we won't be truly happy until Alfa brings back the GTV/6. The world ever needs more Italian fastback coupes, and the GTV/half-dozen was arguably the best. Just put a slinky fastback torso on the underpinnings of the Giulia and you'd accept a winner.

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Chevrolet SS

Chevrolet close down the Holden assembly plant that produced the rear-bulldoze Commodore (the car the Chevy SS was based on), meaning we probably won't see a new SS for a very long time. That's a real shame.

The Integra Type R is one of the holiest of holy performance front-wheel-drive cars. It made 195-hp from its little four-cylinder engine and the handling was neutral as hell, most unlike a front-wheel-drive car. And it was expensive. We found one recently in good condition for $45,000. With the Civic Type R coming to the U.S. very soon, we're waiting to hear what Acura has to say about that (like build a new Integra Type R).

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Acura Integra Type R

The Integra Type R is i of the holiest performance front-wheel-drive cars. It made 195 horsepower from its piffling iv-cylinder engine and the handling was perfectly neutral, nigh unlike a front end-wheel-bulldoze automobile. We institute 1 recently in good condition for $45,000. With the Borough Type R in the U.Due south., we're waiting for Acura to come back to the affordable functioning realm.

Subaru is somewhat quirky compared with its mainstream rivals now, but it was all out bonkers in the late 1970s. Behold, the BRAT, an El Camino'd Subaru Leone sedan made for the U.S. market.   The BRAT, or, Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter, had two rear-facing seats installed in the bed to circumvent U.S. restrictions on imported trucks. This is Subaru at its strangest and best.

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Subaru Deviling

It may not exist a sports auto, but the Subaru Brat remains one of the coolest vehicles the Japanese brand has always sold. Featuring a pickup bed with 2 exterior rear-facing jump seats and some sweet decals, information technology'south all you could ever want from a weird classic machine. We need a modern version, ASAP. And no, the Baja doesn't count.

<p>If a mid-sized, turbocharged V6 "mini musculus car" sounds good to you lot, then the Buick Grand National GNX shouldn't be an unfamiliar name. GM <a href="http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/road-tests/features/a25623/first-look-flashback-1987-buick-gnx/">but made 500 of these cars</a> and the G Nationals were notable considering of their use of V6 engines over the V8s used in competitive Mustangs. But what if we resurrected the Thousand National, built it on GM'due south Alpha platform and gave it the twin-turbo V6 <a href="http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/road-tests/a26302/2016-cadillac-ats-v-test/">from the ATS-V</a>? </p>

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Buick Grand National GNX

If a mid-sized, turbocharged V-6 "mini muscle machine" sounds good to you, then the Buick Grand National GNX shouldn't be an unfamiliar name. GM only made 500 of these cars, notable their use of a turbo V-6 engine over the traditional 5-8. Simply what if we resurrected the Grand National, built it on GM's Alpha platform and gave it the twin-turbo V-6 from the ATS-5?

People have wanted the RX7 to return for years. Mazda has confirmed that the rotary engine is back and could make it into a production version of the RX-9. That would certainly be a joyous day for us, because we have always loved the RX7, especially for its quirks. It was easily modded and was absolutely unreliable. Today's technology could yield an equally fun car and bring a revolutionary engine back to a market where it's been missed.

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Mazda RX-7

People have wanted the RX-7 to render for years. Mazda has confirmed that the rotary engine is dorsum and could make information technology into a product sports automobile. That would be a joyous day for us, because we take always loved the RX-7. It was easily modded and nifty to drive. Today's technology could yield an as fun auto and bring a revolutionary engine back to a marketplace where information technology'due south been missed.

<p>Despite the truckish looks and the truckish conveying capabilities, the El Camino drove more like a car than a truck. The lack of weight over the rear tires made it a perfect tool for some rear-wagging action. Especially if you got the SS model, which had the 454 V8 engine. What musculus car today can store equally much every bit a pickup while doing a burnout? Also, consider this: a car-based "small truck" would certainly have better fuel efficiency than a mid-sized truck like the Tacoma or the Colorado. </p>

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Chevrolet El Camino

Despite the truckish looks, the El Camino drove more like a car. That made it awesome, especially if you got the SS model, which had a 454 cubic-inch V-8 nether the hood. What muscle automobile today tin store as much as a pickup while doing a burnout? Commonwealth of australia has had sedan-based pickup trucks for years, including rip-snorting operation models. Why not bring i over here?

Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX

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Mitsubishi Eclipse

With the Lancer Evo canceled, Mitsubishi no longer has anything sporty in its lineup. We'd love to run into that solved past the render of the Eclipse. The Eclipse was the wonderful product of an alliance between Mitsubishi and Chrysler chosen Diamond Star Motors. It gave us the Hawkeye brand and the Eclipse, Eagle Talon and Plymouth Laser. That alliance may never come back, but nosotros can hope for an all-wheel drive turbo coupe like the Eclipse GSX to requite Toyota 86 fans an all-weather culling. And no, the Eclipse Cross doesn't count.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Of course, nosotros'd exist perfectly happy if Mitsubishi just brought back the Evo instead. Information technology was the STI's only real competition, sporting a big wing and a rally-minded philosophy.

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Porsche 944

The turbocharged engine in the 718 Cayman may be controversial, only the machine itself is fantastic. The trouble is price. Since it starts north of $50,000, information technology'due south not exactly affordable. We think that leaves room for the return of a front-engine 944 to be the new entry-level Porsche. Price information technology right and you'd accept a natural stride up from something like a Toyota 86 and a true sports car for a younger audience. Win-win-win.

<p>Toyota recently got back into the sports machine game with the Scion FR-Due south (now Toyota 86), but an even-more-affordable option is the MR2. Toyota's mid-engine sports automobile was fun to drive and withal looks great today. Plus, with three generations to pick from, <a href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/Cars-Trucks/6001/i.html?_sop=7&_udhi=10%2C000&_mPrRngCbx=1&_stpos=02121&_from=R40&_nkw=toyota%20mr2&_dcat=15289&rt=nc&_udlo" target="_blank">clean examples fit a broad range of budgets</a>. </p>

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Toyota MR2

With the new Supra out, information technology's time for Toyota to bring back another honey sports car—the MR2. Really, though, we'd love to see the render of the affordable mid-engine sports car in general. Fiat revived the 124 Spider, only what about the X1/9? And fifty-fifty though Pontiac'southward gone, GM could still totally bring dorsum the Fiero.

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Toyota Celica

The MR2 isn't the simply sporty car Toyota should bring dorsum. The Celica is another smashing contender, with enough of rally history to dorsum it up.

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Volvo P1800

Volvo's washed a peachy job of revitalizing its lineup in recent years. The XC90 and S90 are both stellar cars with bang-up interiors. But we'd dearest to see the Swedish automaker take a chance and build a P1800 sports coupe again. Imagine a Polestar One with P1800-inspired bodywork. We'd love that.

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Honda S2000

The S2000 is one of the greatest roadsters on Earth. It's reliable, good-looking, and fantastic to drive. Why wouldn't Honda want to build on that reputation with a new model? Nosotros can't think of a reason.

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