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FSO 1981-2002 - short-lived and off to the Far East

Name: FSO Polonez 1986
Brand: FSO

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Created in 2012

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Roger Gloor

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FSO Polonez, 1986 (4 cyl., 1481 cm3, 82 hp).

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Polonez (1979) - follows in the footsteps of the Polski Fiat 125, modern styling - Geneva Motor Show 1979

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Summary

There were around 10,000 car brands and designers - most of them have disappeared. One of these lost brands is the Polish Fabryka Samochodow Osobowych, FSO for short. The cars produced from 1981 onwards also bore the FSO brand name. However, it was difficult to sell the Polish models outside Poland. In 1995, the state sold FSO to South Korea, thus ending the majority of FSO production.

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The Fabryka Samochodow Osobowych (FSO) in Warsaw, founded in 1951, built the Warszawa until 1973. The Polski Fiat 125 P was added in 1968. After the Fiat license expired, this mid-range car was given the brand name FSO in 1981. Instead of the 1.6 L DOHC engine of the Fiat 125 built until 1972, the 125 P offered 1.3 and 1.5 L OHV engines. From 1972, there was also a station wagon version with a slightly offset third side window. Although the FSO Polonez launched in 1978 was technically based on the 125 P model, it had a significantly modernized body with a black-framed radiator front, black trim and an elegant hatchback. It was also sold under other model names (and later partly with other engines) on some Western European markets.

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