Automotive Landscape of 2000
A look at models launched in 2000
- Jan 1: Y2K Transition Passes Smoothly – Global IT infrastructure, automotive manufacturing robots, and supply chain logistics successfully navigate the turn of the millennium without software glitches.
- Jul 25: Concorde Crash in Paris – Air France Flight 4590 crashes outside Paris, claiming 113 lives and spelling the beginning of the end for commercial supersonic passenger flight.
- Aug 12: Kursk Submarine Disaster – The tragic sinking of the Russian nuclear submarine highlights maritime rescue technology and deep-sea salvage engineering limitations.
- Sep 15: Sydney Summer Olympics – Sydney hosts the Olympic Games, showcasing advanced eco-friendly vehicle fleets, hydrogen fuel cell buses, and efficient public transit networks.
US
Toyota Yaris
Hatchback
POWER
106 HP
RARITY
600,000 Sold
US
BMW X5
SUV
POWER
355 HP
RARITY
150,000 Sold
US
Ford Excursion
Heavy Duty SUV
POWER
310 HP
RARITY
50,000 Sold
US
Chevrolet Corvette
Z06 (C5)
POWER
385 HP
RARITY
5,773 Sold
US
Dodge Viper
ACR (American Club Racer)
POWER
460 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
EUROPE
Alfa Romeo 147
Hatchback
POWER
150 HP
RARITY
580,000 Sold
EUROPE
Audi A2
TDI / FSI
POWER
110 HP
RARITY
176,377 Sold
EUROPE
Porsche 911
996 Turbo
POWER
414 HP
RARITY
20,499 Sold
EUROPE
BMW M5
E39
POWER
400 HP
RARITY
20,482 Sold
EUROPE
Lotus Exige
Series 1
POWER
190 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
ASIA
Nissan X-Trail
T30 Series
POWER
276 HP
RARITY
800,000 Sold
ASIA
Honda Civic
Type R (EP3)
POWER
212 HP
RARITY
35,000 Sold
ASIA
Toyota MR2 Spyder
ZZW30
POWER
138 HP
RARITY
27,941 Sold
ASIA
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Evolution VI TME
POWER
280 HP
RARITY
2,500 Sold