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The Oltcit (IPA: /olt.'sit/) is a Romanian car developed in co-operation with Citroën of France in the 1980s. It is a small three-door hatchback, based on the Citroën Prototype Y and built in Craiova. This vehicle was studied by Citroën to replace the Ami before Peugeot took the decision to produce the Citroën Visa derived from the 104. The Oltcit was sold between 1978 and 1996, and was also sold in Western Europe badged as the Citroën Axel. Image File history File links Oltcit_logo. ... Image File history File links Oltcit_logo. ... Karl Benzs Velo (vÃ©lo means bicycle in French) model (1894) - entered into the first automobile race 2005 MINI Cooper S. An automobile (also motor car or simply car) is a wheeled passenger vehicle that carries its own motor. ... CitroÃ«n is a French automobile manufacturer, founded in 1919 by AndrÃ© CitroÃ«n. ... The 1980s refers to the years of 1980 to 1989. ... The CitroÃ«n Prototype Y or CitroÃ«n VD (VD was standing for Voiture DiminuÃ©e) was a project of replacement of the CitroÃ«n Ami studied by CitroÃ«n in the early seventies. ... County Dolj County Status County capital Mayor Antonie Solomon, Democratic Party, since 2004 Area 81,41 kmÂ² Population (2002) 302,601 Density inh/kmÂ² Geographical coordinates Web site http://www. ... CitroÃ«n is a French automobile manufacturer, founded in 1919 by AndrÃ© CitroÃ«n. ... The CitroÃ«n Ami was a series of automobiles produced by the French manufacturer CitroÃ«n from 1961 to May 1978. ... Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot CitroÃ«n. ... The CitroÃ«n Visa was a supermini automobile produced by the French manufacturer CitroÃ«n from 1978 to 1988. ... The Peugeot 104 was a supermini automobile produced by the french manufacturer Peugeot between 1972 and 1988. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... A common understanding of Western Europe in modern times. ... The CitroÃ«n Axel was a supermini automobile produced by the French manufacturer CitroÃ«n between 1985 and 1990. ...

The car's name comes from the region of Oltenia in Romania, with 'cit' being an abbreviation of Citroën. The Oltcit logo is also similar to that of Citroën, but only features one chevron, as opposed to the two found on Citroën's logo. Map of Romania with Oltenia highlighted Oltenia or Lesser Wallachia is a historical province of Romania. ...

Daewoo Automobile Romania

After producing the Oltcit for many years, the company decided to go into partnership with the Korean Daewoo firm. The company was renamed Daewoo Automobile Romania in 1994 and by 1996 the factory (known as 'Rodae') was producing the Tico , Cielo and Espero. This article is about the chaebol Daewoo Group. ... Daewoo Tico The Daewoo Tico was a micro car made by Daewoo. ... 1936 Opel Kadett The Opel Kadett was a small family car built by the German Opel company between 1937 and 1940, then from 1962 to 1992. ... The Daewoo Espero (also Aranos) was a car made by Korean Daewoo Motors from 1995 to 1997. ...

In 1997 a new engine and transmission factory was opened by the company, and by 2001 was also producing the Matiz and Nubira II. However, by this time, the main parent company in Korea had collapsed, due to financial problems in South Korea economy and over-expansion in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. The Daewoo Matiz is a city car made by GM Daewoo (in Poland by FSO, and in Pakistan by Nexus Automotive). ... 2004 Suzuki Forenza The Chevrolet Nubira is a lineup of compact sedans and station wagons made by South Korean GM Daewoo. ...

In 2002 General Motors bought the bulk of Daewoo Motor in South Korea, but did not buy the plants producing Daewoo cars in Romania, Uzbekistan or Poland. Due to this deal, Rodae was not allowed to export their products to neighbouring countries any more, or produce newer models by the new GM Daewoo Auto&Technology company. General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... This article is about the chaebol Daewoo Group. ... GM Daewoo Motors logo GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo or GMDAT) was first established as National Motor in 1937 in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea. ...

To make matters worse for the company, General Motors starting selling the products of the GM Daewoo Auto&Technology company in 2003, under the Chevrolet. General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... GM Daewoo Motors logo GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo or GMDAT) was first established as National Motor in 1937 in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea. ... Chevrolet (IPA: ÊƒÉ›v. ...

In 2006 the Romanian government bought back the factory for 60 million US$. ISO 4217 Code USD User(s) the United States, the British Indian Ocean Territory[1], the British Virgin Islands, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the insular areas of the United States Inflation 2. ...

Oltcit & Rodae Models

The Craiova factory has produced the following models: County Dolj County Status County capital Mayor Antonie Solomon, Democratic Party, since 2004 Area 81,41 kmÂ² Population (2002) 302,601 Density inh/kmÂ² Geographical coordinates Web site http://www. ...

The Chevrolet Evanda (previously Daewoo Magnus) is a mid-sized sedan sold by GM Daewoo positioned to compete with the the Hyundai Sonata. ... The Daewoo Matiz is a city car made by GM Daewoo (in Poland by FSO, and in Pakistan by Nexus Automotive). ... 2004 Suzuki Forenza The Chevrolet Nubira is a lineup of compact sedans and station wagons made by South Korean GM Daewoo. ... Daewoo Tico The Daewoo Tico was a micro car made by Daewoo. ... The CitroÃ«n Axel was a supermini automobile produced by the French manufacturer CitroÃ«n between 1985 and 1990. ...

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	Oltcit 11 RL which shared the same mechanical specification of the 11 R. The 11 RL was rebadged as the Citroën Axel and sold in France, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy.
	The Oltcit was fitted with either the 2 cylinder as fitted to the LN and Visa or the boxer from the GSA.
	The Oltcit was probably the last design uninfluenced by Peugeot - suspension was by torsion bars as opposed to the MacPherson struts used in the LN and Visa.

Oltcit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (338 words)
	The Oltcit (IPA: /olt.'sit/) is a Romanian car developed in co-operation with Citroën of France in the 1980s.
	This vehicle was studied by Citroën to replace the Ami before Peugeot took the decision to produce the Citroën Visa derived from the 104.
	The Oltcit was sold between 1978 and 1988, and was also sold in Western Europe badged as the Citroën Axel.

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