929/Luce/Sentia/Cosmo History

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Model: 929L LA4MS



Deluxe Sedan March 1980 - Feb 1982
Engine:
(MA) SOHC 4 cyl. 1970cc carby.
Transmission: 4 speed manual (std.), 3 speed T-Bar Auto (opt.),

Model/Year Variations:
None

Additional Info:
single rectangular headlights.
5 speed manual introduced 1981 (std.)

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 929
Japan: Luce
USA:

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Model: 929L LA4MV



Station Wagon Feb 1980 - 1987
Engine:
(MA) SOHC 4 cyl. 1970cc carby.
Transmission: 4 speed manual (std.). 3 speed T-Bar Auto (opt.).

Model/Year Variations:
None

Additional Info:
5 speed manual introduced 1981 (std.)
Electric windows introduced Feb 1982
Chrome exterior mirrors introduced April 1985

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 929
Japan: Luce
USA: 929

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Model: 929 HBSHE



Deluxe, Limited & Luxury Sedan & Hardtop Feb 1982 - Jan 1984
Engine:
(FE)SOHC 4 cyl. 1970cc carby.
Transmission: 5 speed manual (std.), 3 speed T-Bar Auto (opt.).

Model/Year Variations:
Limited model: full wheel covers, cruise control & central locking.
Luxury model: electric sunroof, alloy wheels & power steering.

Additional Info:
None

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 929
Japan: Luce
USA: 929

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Model: 929 HBSHE



Limited and Luxury 2 door Hardtop March 1982 - Jan 1984
Engine:
(FE) SOHC 4 cyl. 1970cc carby
12A-SPI Rotary 1146cc carby (Japan ONLY),
12A-Turbo Rotary 1146cc MPI (Japan ONLY)
Transmission: 5 speed manual (std.), 3 speed T-Bar Auto (opt.).

Model/Year Variations:
'Luxury' model has electric sunroof, alloy wheels & power steering.

Additional Info:
Retractable headlights

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 929
Japan: Luce, Cosmo (Rotary Model)
USA: 929

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Model: 929 HBES



Deluxe Sedan, Limited Sedan/Hardtop (Feb 1984-July 1986)
Luxury 4 door Sedan/Hardtop (Oct 1984 - May 1987),
Luxury Turbo Sedan/Hardtop (1986 - May 1987)
Engine:
(FE) SOHC 4 cyl. 1998cc carby, multipoint EGI or EGI turbo
12A-SPI Rotary 1146cc carby (Japan ONLY)
12A-Turbo Rotary 1146cc MPI (Japan ONLY)
Transmission: 5 speed manual (std.), 4 speed ECAT (opt. - not avail. EGI turbo),

Model/Year Variations:
Facelift with indicators in front bumper.

Additional Info:
Limited/Luxury models have HBSHE features plus auto adj. suspension.

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 929
Japan: Luce, Cosmo (Rotary Model)
USA: 929

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Model: 929 HBES



V.I.P./MX 4 door Hardtop (limited edition) April 1987 only
Engine:
(FE) SOHC 4 cyl. 1998cc multipoint EGI,
Transmission: 5 speed manual (std.), 4 speed ECAT (opt.),

Model/Year Variations:
retractable headlights, white body colour with red pin striping, white wheel covers.

Additional Info:
None

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 929 V.I.P. MX 4
Japan: Not Sold
USA: Not Sold

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Model: 929 HBES



Limited & Luxury 2 door Hardtop Limited - Feb 1984 - July 1986,
EGI Luxury Oct 1984 - May 1987,
Turbo EGI Luxury 1986 - May 1987
Engine:
(FE) SOHC 4 cyl. 1998cc carby, multipoint EGI or EGI turbo.
13B RE-SI Rotary 1308cc carby (Japan ONLY)
Transmission: 5 speed manual (std.) 4 speed ECAT (opt. - not available with EGI turbo).

Model/Year Variations:
None

Additional Info:
None

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 929
Japan: Luce, Cosmo (Rotary Model)
USA: 929

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Model: 929 HC10E1



Super Deluxe, Limited & Luxury Sedan & Hardtop July 1987 - Aug 1990
Engine:
(JE) SOHC 18 valve V6 2954cc EGI.
(FE) SOHC 12 Valve I4 1998cc Carby/EFI.
(F2) 12 Valve I4 2184cc EFI.
(FE) DOHC 16 Vlave I4 1998cc,
(JF) SOHC 18 valve V6 2000cc EGI
Transmission: Three mode 4 speed ECAT (std.), 5 speed manual (opt.), rear wheel drive.

Model/Year Variations:
Luxury: glass sun roof, cruise control, alloy wheels, auto adjusting suspension, leather steering wheel

Additional Info:
None

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 929
Japan: Luce
USA: 929

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Model: HC10E2 V6i



Luxury and DOHC RWD Hardtop Aug 1990 - June 1991
Engine:
(JE) SOHC 18 valve V6 3.0 litre (2954cc) EGI
(JE) DOHC 24 valve V6 3.0 litre EGI with 140Kw
(FE) SOHC 12 Valve I4 1998cc Carby/EFI
(F2) 12 Valve I4 2184cc EFI
(FE) DOHC 16 Vlave I4 1998cc
(JF) SOHC 18 valve V6 2000cc EGI
(JF-Turbo) SOHC 18 valve V6 2000cc EGI Turbo
13B-Turbo 1308cc EGI Turbo
Transmission: 4 speed ECAT.

Model/Year Variations:
None

Additional Info:
Facelift model with revised grille, rear combination lamps.

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 929
Japan: Luce, Cosmo (Rotary Model)
USA: 929

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Model: HD10E1/E2 (from Nov 1993) V6i



RWD Hardtop - cloth & leather trim models May 1991 - Dec 1995
Engine:
(JE) DOHC 24 valve V6 3.0 litre EGI (140Kw).
(J5) DOHC 24 valve V6 2.5 litre EGI
Transmission: 4 speed ECAT only.

Model/Year Variations:
HD10E2 Jan 1994 update model with new alloy wheels and driver's air-bag

Additional Info:
Leather trim vehicles have ABS, solar ventilation system, electric front seats and keyless entry..

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 929
Japan: Sentia, MS-9 (Efini)
USA: 929