Engineering-wise, the 1985 Scorpio was heavily based on the Sierra, sitting on a stretched version of its floorpan, and using a similar styling philosophy set by both it and the third generation Escort. Under the hood were well-proven power units, starting with the venerable Pinto unit in 1.8 L and 2.0 L capacities, and the Cologne V6 in 2.4 L, 2.8 L and later 2.9 L editions. The Scorpio was intended as a far more luxurious car than the Granada, so features such as leather upholstery, electrically adjustable seats, h ...

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Ford Scorpio, Ford Scorpio - 1985, Ford Scorpio - 1994

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1985 (MCMLXXXV) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. 1985 - Events. 1985 - January. January 1 - The first British mobile phone call is made (by Ernie Wise to Vodafone). January 3 - Finnish government announces that a Soviet cruise missile has fallen into Inarinjärvi lake in Finnish Lapland January 17 - British Telecom announces it is going to phase out its famous red telephone boxes. January 21 - U.S. Pres ...

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• 1985 - Nobel Prizes
• 1985 - Templeton Prize
• 1985 - Right Livelihood Award

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Tudor's highlight was a spectacular 1985 season for the St. Louis Cardinals. Oddly enough, Tudor started that year with a 1-7 record and a 3.74 earned run average through May. He then went on a tear that has rarely been seen since by going 20-1 the rest of the season and lowering his ERA to 1.93. Only the best season of Dwight Gooden's career stopped Tudor from winning the National League Cy Young Award and leading the league in ERA, wins and complete games. He wa ...

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John Tudor, John Tudor - 1985, John Tudor - After 1985

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In 1985, a redesigned front wheel drive Electra debuted on the GM C platform, including a performance-oriented T-Type version. Also in 1985, Park Avenue became an official trim designation within the Electra series, though it had appeared unofficially as early as 1978. The Electra Estate station wagon model was an entirely different car. 1990 saw the last of Electra production, as the Park Avenue series replaced it in Buick's lineup. Engine: See also:

Buick Electra, Buick Electra - 1985, Buick Electra - Electras in pop culture

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The Gemini was updated for 1985 with front wheel drive, on the General Motors P platform. Sold as: 1985-1989 Isuzu I-Mark - United States 1985-1988 Chevrolet Spectrum - United States 1989 Geo Spectrum - United States 1985-1989 Pontiac Sunburst - Canada 1985-1989 Holden Gemini - Australia 1985-1989 < ...

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Isuzu Gemini, Isuzu Gemini - 1974, Isuzu Gemini - 1985, Isuzu Gemini - 1990, Isuzu Gemini - 1993, Isuzu Gemini - 1997

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Although Walter Payton was a legitimate superstar and an icon in the city of Chicago, he played on some awful Bears teams. That changed in 1985. Former Bears tight end Mike Ditka had returned to the team in 1982 as its head coach and began rebuilding it. In 1985, the Bears had an incredible season, going 15-1 in the regular season (with their only blemish being an embarrassing loss to the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football in the 13th week). The Bears bounced back and finished strongly, then, augmented by a song Bears members recorded c ...

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Walter Payton, Walter Payton - Career, Walter Payton - 1985, Walter Payton - Style, Walter Payton - Post-Career, Walter Payton - Illness and death

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The 442 name was revived in 1985 on the rear wheel drive Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. The name was now defined as referring to the car's 4-speed 200r4 automatic transmission, 4-barrel carburetor, and 2 exhausts. This W42 model replaced the 1983 and 1984 Hurst/Olds model and used the same 5.0 L LG8 V8. The shifter was mounted on the floor in a console between the front seats, and the upgraded F41 suspension package was included. 3,000 were produced in the first year, and all were sold quickly. 4,273 were produced ...

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Oldsmobile 442, Oldsmobile 442 - History, Oldsmobile 442 - 1964, Oldsmobile 442 - 1965, Oldsmobile 442 - 1966, Oldsmobile 442 - 1967, Oldsmobile 442 - 1968, Oldsmobile 442 - 1972, Oldsmobile 442 - 1978, Oldsmobile 442 - 1985, Oldsmobile 442 - 1990, Oldsmobile 442 - 442s on the screen

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June 4 - NASA Group - USA Pilots: Michael Baker, Robert Cabana, Brian Duffy, Terence Henricks, Stephen Oswald, Stephen Thorne Mission specialists: Jerome Apt, Charles Gemar, Linda Godwin, Richard Hieb, Tamara Jernigan, Carl Meade, Pierre Thuot August 1, 1985 - 1985 NASDA Group - Japan Mamoru Mohri, Chiaki Mukai ...

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The 1985 323 again featured a 1.5 L engine. It was available as a hatchback, sedan and wagon (this time also front wheel drive). The Ford Laser version of this model also formed the basis of the Mercury Tracer. The model remained in production in South Africa until 2003, as an entry level model, also being sold as the Ford Tonic, and was briefly sold in the UK as the Sao Penza. A locally designed pick-up called the Hustler was also produced, and sold as the Ford Bantam. This generation was sold through the 1989 model year in the United States. The station wagon continued in many markets ...

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Mazda 323, Mazda 323 - 1976, Mazda 323 - 1980, Mazda 323 - 1985, Mazda 323 - 1990, Mazda 323 - 1995, Mazda 323 - 323F/Astina, Mazda 323 - Familia Neo/323c/Laser Lynx, Mazda 323 - 1999, Mazda 323 - 2004-

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Acquired 13% of U.S. mining company Asarco for $140 million. Made an unsuccessful bid for local Perth utility Fremantle Gas & Coke. Bell Resources makes its biggest and most daring bid to date for control of resources and steelmaking giant BHP, which was Australia's largest company. Before the deal is finalised the following year, BHP is rescued by Elders IXL which takes a 20% stake in BHP for $2 billion. In turn BHP purchases $1 billion of Elders preference shares. The deal later resulted in action against Elders executives including ch ...

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Robert Holmes à Court, Robert Holmes à Court - Early life and studies, Robert Holmes à Court - 1970, Robert Holmes à Court - 1973, Robert Holmes à Court - 1979, Robert Holmes à Court - 1980, Robert Holmes à Court - 1981, Robert Holmes à Court - 1982, Robert Holmes à Court - 1983, Robert Holmes à Court - 1985, Robert Holmes à Court - 1986, Robert Holmes à Court - 1987, Robert Holmes à Court - 1987 stockmarket crash, Robert Holmes à Court - 1988, Robert Holmes à Court - 1989, Robert Holmes à Court - 1990

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Price cap: $30,000 Fastest car tested: Chevrolet Corvette, 150 mph Top-selling cars: Chevrolet Cavalier Ford Escort Chevrolet Celebrity ...

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For 1985, all Fleetwood models (except the Fleetwood Brougham) moved to the front wheel drive C-body. The standard Fleetwood shared the same 110.8 in (2814 mm) wheelbase as the other C-body cars, while the Limousine "Fleetwood 75" stretched it to 134.4 in (3414 mm). The Fleetwood Brougham remained on the RWD D-body through 1986. Engines: 1985 4.3 L LS2 Diesel V6, 85 hp (63 kW) 1985-1986 4.1 L HT-4 ...

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Cadillac Fleetwood, Cadillac Fleetwood - 1946-1964, Cadillac Fleetwood - 1965, Cadillac Fleetwood - 1977, Cadillac Fleetwood - Limousine, Cadillac Fleetwood - Brougham, Cadillac Fleetwood - 1980, Cadillac Fleetwood - 1985, Cadillac Fleetwood - 1987, Cadillac Fleetwood - 1989, Cadillac Fleetwood - 1993

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Other hits Songs peaking at number two included "Beat It" by Michael Jackson, "Every Breath You Take" by The Police, "Bop Girl" by Pat Wilson, "Twisting By The Pool" (EP) by Dire Straits, "Rain" by Dragon, "1999" by Prince, "Heartbreaker" by Dionne Warwick, "Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant and "Let's Dance" by David Bowie. Other major hits (with peak positions noted) included "Save Your Love" (3) by Renee and Renato, "Give It Up" (3) by K.C. and the Sunshine Band, "I'm Still Standing" (3) by Elton John, "You Can't Hurry Lo ...

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List of Number 1 singles in Australia during the 1980s, List of Number 1 singles in Australia during the 1980s - 1980, List of Number 1 singles in Australia during the 1980s - 1981, List of Number 1 singles in Australia during the 1980s - 1982, List of Number 1 singles in Australia during the 1980s - 1983, List of Number 1 singles in Australia during the 1980s - 1984, List of Number 1 singles in Australia during the 1980s - 1985, List of Number 1 singles in Australia during the 1980s - 1986, List of Number 1 singles in Australia during the 1980s - 1987, List of Number 1 singles in Australia during the 1980s - 1988, List of Number 1 singles in Australia during the 1980s - 1989

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Timeline of heavy metal - Newly formed bands. Carcass Guns N' Roses Macabre Timeline of heavy metal - Albums. Aerosmith - "Done With Mirrors" Anthrax - Spreading the Disease Dokken - Under Lock And Key Iron Maiden - Live After Death Yngwie J. Malmsteen - Marching Out Megadeth - Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good! Metal Church - Metal Churc ...

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1985 - January. January 1 - The first British mobile phone call is made (by Ernie Wise to Vodafone). January 3 - Finnish government announces that a Soviet cruise missile has fallen into Inarinjärvi lake in Finnish Lapland January 17 - British Telecom announces it is going to phase out its famous red telephone boxes. January 21 - U.S. President Ronald Reagan is sworn in for a second term in office. January 23 - A debate in the British House of Lords is televised for the first time. January 31 - At 12:20am Nicholas Haring was born!! Let us al ...

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1985 - January. January 1 - The first British mobile phone call is made (by Ernie Wise to Vodafone). January 3 - Finnish government announces that a Soviet cruise missile has fallen into Inarinjärvi lake in Finnish Lapland January 17 - British Telecom announces it is going to phase out its famous red telephone boxes. January 21 - U.S. President Ronald Reagan is sworn in for a second term in office. January 23 - A debate in the British House of Lords is telev ...

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