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The New Class model 2000tiLux was discontinued in 1971. New models included the 2002tii, the 2002 Cabrio, and 3 Touring
models.
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1600-2/1602
One of the first models imported into the USA. Car and Driver called the 1600-2 "the best small sedan we ever drove."
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Cabriolets
The 2002 Cabriolet was added to the product line in 1971.
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1800-2/1802
Introduced in the Fall of 1963, the 1800 had a bored and stroked 1500 engine producing 90 hp.
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2000tilux
The Tilux had leather interior, walnut dash and an upscaled dash.
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2002
The ultimate sports sedan began life as a 1600 with a 2-liter, single carb, four-cylinder engine.
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2002ti
The ti was a 2002 with 120 hp.
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2002tii
An upgrade to the 2002ti, the tii had a 1.4 in larger track, H-rated Michelin XAS tires, wider wheels and bigger brakes.
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Touring
The 1800, 2000 and 2002tii Touring models are introduced.
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Several 3-liter New Six models were introduced in 1971. These were the 3.0S, 3.0CS, 3.0CSi, 3.0CSL, and the Bavaria.
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2500
The original new six was an entry level four-door, medium-priced sedan with style and performance.
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2800
The 2800 was a 2500 with an engine stroked to 2.8 liters and extra luxury features.
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2800CS
The first of the modern 6-cylinder sport coupes, reviewers called it "irresistible" with "the most efficient and sophisticated in-line six in the world."
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3.0S
With a bigger bore, the original engine grew to 3 liters. The Euro version had 180 hp, but the US model only 170 hp, due to emissions requirements.
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3.0CS
The ads called it "Bavarian Cream". The press called it one of the best cars in the world. The 3.0 range made its debut at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show.
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3.0CSi
The 3.0 CSi was the fuel-injected version of the 3.0CS.
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3.0CSL
The "L" here meant Lightweight. The car's doors, hood and trunk were made of aluminum. A fabled Group 2 racer.
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Bavaria
Called "one of the world's great buys in luxury sedans", the Bavaria was a 2500 with a 2800 engine created especially for the US market.
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1971's Events
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West Germany's Willy Brandt wins the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Nobel Committee said: Federal Chancellor Willy Brandt as chief of the West German government and in the name of the German nation has extended his hand in a policy of
reconciliation among old enemy countries. His great accomplishment is that in the spirit of good will he has brought about the preconditions for peace in Europe.
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Founded in 1968, Intel introduces the 4004 microprocessor, a device hailed as one of the most important inventions
of the 20th Century.
An epic legal battle culminated on June 30, 1971, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the New York Times in the Pentagon Papers case.
All in the Family show debuts on CBS-TV and introduces a trend in socially conscious programming.
The environmental group Greenpeace is founded and Gloria Steinem starts Ms Magazine.
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