1981.(50th Anniversary countdown)

This is a big year for road tests, as AutoWeek editors get clinical with everything, including motorcycles and race cars.

A sampling: Bitter SC, Ford Escort, Ferrari Mondial, Mercedes-Benz 380SL, Maserati Merak, Kawasaki KZ-550, BMW 633CSi, Renault 18i, Alfa Romeo GTV-6, Jeep Scrambler CJ-based pickup, Porsche 924 Turbo and 944, Chevrolet Camaro Z28 and Chevette Diesel, AMC Eagle SX/4, Isuzu I-Mark, Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo, Honda CBX, Harley-Davidson Tour Glide FLT-80, Suzuki GS 1100E, Yamaha Seca 750, Lancia Zagato (seen above), Audi Quattro Coupe and 5000S diesel, Triumph TR8, ...

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