The model of a car is its design, in the context of the manufacturer's range or series of cars. Different models, variants are distinguishable by technology, components, underpinnings, and/or style and appearance.
13-650: Plymouth Arrow was the nameplate used for multiple captive imports made by Mitsubishi Motors and sold by the Chrysler Corporation under the Plymouth marque: The Mitsubishi Celeste , a compact car also sold as the Plymouth Arrow from 1976 to 1980 The Mitsubishi Forte , a compact pickup truck also sold as the Plymouth Arrow from 1979 to 1982 [REDACTED] Index of articles associated with
26-404: A model (range or series) is almost always trademarked , so that competing manufacturers cannot also use it (unless the owner permits it, for an agreed licence fee). A popular model can have a significantly valuable brand name , and manufacturers often take great care in fostering and maintaining the brand image of the models bearing the name, both in terms of key model characteristics, as well as
39-512: A model can also be called a nameplate . The Chevrolet Suburban is the oldest automobile nameplate in continuous production, dating to 1934, and the 1940-1996 Chrysler New Yorker was another long-running North American car nameplate. However, the term "nameplate" is also sometimes used to describe an entire brand, rather than a specific model. The Rolls-Royce Phantom is also a long-running model that has returned for 2003, having originally been introduced in 1925. The same car model may be sold by
52-458: A vehicle to provide identification. It provides information on its type, and to an extent its engine, transmission and body style . Some manufacturers include model codes on the vehicle identification plate alongside the vehicle identification number . Some manufacturers adopted development codes as model codes. Model codes can be used to find the correct parts for the vehicle. Rolls-Royce Phantom Automaker Rolls-Royce has used
65-409: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Car model The methods used to categorise cars into models differ significantly between manufacturers. Frequently, several different body variants are offered, depending on market demand; and when completing their 'production lifespan', sufficiently successful models are usually followed by a new 'generation' of that model. The name of
78-700: The Audi A3 , which has been produced in hatchback, sedan and convertible body styles). In some cases, a manufacturer has marketed a body style as a separate model, such as the Volkswagen Jetta and the BMW 4 Series , which are based on the Volkswagen Golf and BMW 3 Series platforms respectively. Some models have an only engine (or electric/hybrid powertrain) option available, while other models have multiple powertrains available. In North America,
91-783: The Phantom name on full-sized luxury cars and limousines over the past century, and it is the second-longest used car model nameplate in automotive history, after that of the Chevrolet Suburban . In the 20th century, the Rolls-Royce Phantom was a very low volume, hand-built limousine, which in its first four generations was custom coachbuilt to the customer's requests, and sometimes extravagant desires. Whilst automobile manufacturing over time became more mechanised and prolific, and vehicles from other manufacturers could be built in greater numbers and at lower prices,
104-647: The Phantoms remained hand-built, and production of individual cars only began once the order was placed. The use of the name "Phantom" is a long tradition of naming Rolls-Royce models after " ghosts " or spirits. Initial generations of Rolls-Royce consisted of the chassis and engine, then arrangements were made to manufacture the body and interior, customised to the buyer's requests. The Phantom series has maintained favour with wealthy (business) people, celebrities, heads of state, and royalty, for its qualities, including large interior space, exclusivity and presence. During
117-430: The automaker in different countries under different model names. Examples include Mitsubishi Pajero / Montero , Mazda MX-5 / Miata , Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit and Ford Everest / Endeavour . The model year (MY) is a manner of indicating the version of a car that has been produced and changed over multiple years. Beyond the standard equipment that is fitted to all vehicles for a model, additional features (such as
130-503: The same name This set index article includes a list of related items that share the same name (or similar names). If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Plymouth_Arrow&oldid=865506610 " Categories : Set index articles on cars Plymouth vehicles Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description
143-505: The targeted market, and the expected or desired buyer's demographic. Equipment, upholstery and exterior trim are usually determined by the trim level , the car model often defines the platform (which determines the engines, drivetrains and chassis options available), body styles and aesthetic theme . Some models have only one body style (e.g. the Hyundai i20 hatchback), while other models are produced in several body styles (e.g.
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#1732775376081156-566: The upholstery, interior equipment, safety features and exterior aerodynamic/styling upgrades) are often determined by the trim level of the vehicle. Many manufacturers also allow additional equipment to be added to a vehicle by purchasing individual options (such as alloy wheels) or 'packages' of bundled options (such as a "safety package" consisting of lane departure warning system , collision avoidance system and additional airbags ). Model codes (also known as chassis codes, codename, designation, or descriptor, among others) are designated to
169-529: The years 1931-1998, when Rolls-Royce also manufactured Bentley cars, the Phantom was exclusive to Rolls-Royce and the approach to the most opulent models wasn't shared with Bentley. Before then, Bentley was an independent automaker who did produce, on a limited basis, the Bentley 8 Litre limousine, until Rolls-Royce took ownership and discontinued the 8 Litre Bentley flagship. Bentley would not manufacture
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