Bolwell Nagari
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 Bolwell Nagari (1969–1974)
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| Nagari | |
| Production period: | 1969-1974 |
| Class : | Sports car |
| Body versions : | Coupé , convertible |
| Engines: |
Gasoline engines : 4.9-5.8 liters |
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| Wheelbase : | 2280 mm |
| Empty weight : | 920 kg |
The Bolwell Nagari is a sports car from the Australian automobile manufacturer Bolwell . The first Nagari Mk. VIII was built from 1969 to 1974, the Nagari Mk. X came out in 2008.
Nagari Mk. VIII
Nagari is an Australian Aboriginal word that means "fluent" in German. The Nagari Mk. VIII was the first complete sports car that Bolwell made. 127 coupés and 13 convertibles were created. The model was produced from 1969 to 1974 and was the most famous of the manufacturer's nine models (Mk. I - Mk. VIII and Ikara). The Nagari had a Ford V8 engine with 4949 cm³ or 5752 cm³ displacement, a central tubular chassis with a 2280 mm wheelbase and an empty weight of 920 kg. Most of the other components also came from Ford, such as B. suspension and shock absorbers, or from the Austin 1800 , such as the steering.
Nagari Mk. VIII from behind
Interior of the Nagari Mk. VIII
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Nagari Mk. X
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 Bolwell Nagari (since 2008)
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| Nagari | |
| Production period: | since 2008 |
| Class : | Sports car |
| Body versions : | Coupe |
| Engines: |
Otto engines : 3.5 liters (220 kW) |
| Length: | 4100 mm |
| Width: | 1830 mm |
| Height: | 1175 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2250 mm |
| Empty weight : | 990 kg |
At the end of 2006 Bolwell announced that they wanted to bring out a new model with a GRP body under the name Nagari and the start of production was announced for 2008. The prototype appeared at the Melbourne International Motor Show 2008 and the Sydney International Motor Show 2008 and was powered by a supercharged 3.5 liter V6 engine from the Toyota Aurion . A suction motor of the same size is also available. The Nagari is currently only available with a six-speed automatic transmission (with or without a paddle on the steering column), but a manual transmission is in preparation. The new Nagari is a two-seater coupé with a central tube made of CFRP, subframes at the rear and front and a CFRP body. The rear lights come from the current Honda Integra . The basic equipment is sparse; prices start at AU $ 150,000 and can go up to AU $ 260,000 for a fully equipped model with a supercharged engine and manual transmission.
Nagari Mk. X from behind
Interior of the Nagari Mk. X
Web links
- The Bolwell Nagari (2008) on YouTube (English)
- New Nagari at the Melbourne Motor Show 2008 (English)
- Bolwell Owners Club
- Bolwell Australian website
- The Bolwell Car Company and the new Nagari
- Spare parts and models
Individual evidence
- ↑ Bolwell car models
- ↑ Media Release: Bolwell Nagari - From Vision to Reality . Press release from Joeperri.com.au ( Memento of the original from October 16, 2009 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ James Cockington: Loose Change: Supercar revived . The Age. August 23, 2006 ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Pete Dillon: ABC Melbourne - Sir Jckie Stewart, Campbell Bolwell and Paul Stanley
