Cars That Start with "O" – An Odyssey Through Automotive History

Greeting, fellow auto enthusiast! Grab your driving gloves as we set off on a fascinating tour of iconic, innovative, and sometimes infamous cars starting with the letter "O" over the past century-plus. As an experienced data analyst and self-proclaimed motorhead, I‘ll serve as your guide across eras highlighting engineering achievements and unexpected backstories through an analytical lens. Will you join me on this alphabetical automotive adventure?

Overview: What‘s in Store?

From rugged Subaru wagons to an electric newcomer promising Tesla-trouncing range, vehicles branded with a leading "O" indicate ambition matching their place 15 letters into the alphabet. We‘ll quantitative profiles revealing capability growth in Subaru‘s Outback, controversy surrounding the world-beating yet blockade-running Lotus Omega, and Kia‘s surprising efforts reinventing its brand through the funky Optima. Beyond high-volume models, boutique carmakers like O.S.C.A. and Opel helped mobilize motorsports and an entire continent. Expect insightful perspectives revealing drivetrain technologies, design choices, and positioning strategies aiming to shift market preferences across decades. Sound exciting? Buckle up!

The Outback Wagon: By the Numbers

Year	Generation	HP	Torque	Ground Clearance
1995	1st	165hp	166lb-ft	8 inches
2005	2nd	250hp	249lb-ft	8.7 inches
2014	3rd	256hp	247lb-ft	8.7 inches
2020	4th	182hp	176lb-ft	8.7 inches
2023	5th	260hp	277lb-ft	9.5 inches

Analyzing this data reveals a few key Outback performance trends…

First, we see consistent growth in suspension articulation and ride height, peaking with the off-road-oriented Wilderness model introduced for 2022…