The Panther Kallista replaced the

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's volume model for the 1980s. Unlike the

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-based Lima, the Kallista used

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mechanicals, including a range of engines from 1.6 L straight-4 to 2.9 L ''

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'' V6. Like its predecessor, it featured styling resembling earlier Allard and Morgan cars. The later SsangYong-built models of the 1990s used a 2.0 L engine. The Kallista used an aluminum body over a purpose-built steel chassis. Performance was good, with a sprint to 60 mph (96.6 km/h) taking under 8 seconds.

SsangYong

The Kallista was produced from 1982 through 1990 until SsangYong Motor Company released a

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version in 1992 called the SsangYong Kallista. Only 78 of the SsangYong models were ever built.

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Retro-style automobiles Roadsters Cars introduced in 1982 Cars introduced in 1992