Bolwell Nagari

Bolwell Nagari (1969-1974)

The Bolwell Nagari is a sports car of the Australian car 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 a word of the Australian Aborigines, the " fluent " in German means. The Nagari Mk VIII was the first complete sports car, the Bolwell produced. It emerged 127 coupes and 13 convertibles. The model was produced from 1969 to 1974 and was the most famous of the nine models of the manufacturer ( Mk I - Mk VIII and Ikara ). The Nagari had a Ford V8 engine with 4949 cc or 5752 cc, a central tube chassis with a 2280 mm wheelbase and a curb weight of 920 kg. Most of the other components came from Ford, such as Suspension and shock absorbers, or from Austin in 1800, as the steering.

Interior of the Mk VIII Nagari

Nagari Mk X

The end of 2006 Bolwell announced that wanted to bring out a new model with GRP body under the name of Nagari and the start of production is scheduled for 2008. The prototype appeared on 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 naturally aspirated engine of the same size is also available. Currently, there are the Nagari only with a six -speed automatic (with or without paddles on the steering column ), but a manual is in preparation. The new Nagari is a two-seat coupe with a central tube made ​​of CFRP, subframe front and rear and a CFRP body. The tail lights are from the current Honda Integra. The basic equipment is sparse; prices start at AU $ 150,000 - and up to AU $ 260,000 - increase for a fully equipped model with a turbocharged engine and manual transmission.

Interior of the Nagari Mk X