Automotive Landscape of 2001
A look at models launched in 2001
- Jan 15: Wikipedia Launched – The launch of Wikipedia establishes a collaborative global knowledge base that quickly becomes a vital reference resource for automotive history, specifications, and model lineages.
- Sep 11: September 11 Terrorist Attacks – Tragic terrorist attacks on New York and Washington drastically transform global aviation security, emergency response vehicles, and border crossing protocols.
- Oct 23: Apple Introduces iPod – Apple unveils the first-generation iPod, revolutionizing personal audio and inspiring the subsequent integration of digital music players and smartphone docks into modern car audio systems.
- Dec 11: China Joins WTO – China formally joins the World Trade Organization, supercharging its export manufacturing economy and paving the way for its rapid rise as the world's largest automotive market.
US
Ford Escape
SUV
POWER
200 HP
RARITY
300,000 Sold
US
Mini Cooper
Hatchback
POWER
168 HP
RARITY
200,000 Sold
US
Acura RSX
Type-S
POWER
200 HP
RARITY
150,000 Sold
US
Chevrolet Corvette
Z06 (385-405hp)
POWER
405 HP
RARITY
13,840 Sold
EUROPE
Mini Hatch
Cooper (R50)
POWER
115 HP
RARITY
1,000,000 Sold
EUROPE
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
R230 SL 500
POWER
302 HP
RARITY
150,000 Sold
EUROPE
BMW M3
E46 Coupe
POWER
343 HP
RARITY
85,766 Sold
EUROPE
Lamborghini Murciélago
Base Coupe
POWER
572 HP
RARITY
4,099 Sold
EUROPE
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
Super GT
POWER
460 HP
RARITY
2,589 Sold
EUROPE
Renault Clio V6
Renault Sport Phase 1
POWER
227 HP
RARITY
1,513 Sold
ASIA
Toyota Soarer
Z40 (Lexus SC430)
POWER
300 HP
RARITY
60,000 Sold
ASIA
Honda Integra Type R
DC5
POWER
217 HP
RARITY
35,000 Sold
ASIA
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Evolution VII (CT9A)
POWER
276 HP
RARITY
10,000 Sold
ASIA
Nissan GT-R
R34 M-Spec / V-Spec II Nür
POWER
330 HP
RARITY
1,003 Sold