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models such as Apal Buggy, Apal Rancho, Apal Jet, Apal Auki, and the Apal Corsa (a sporty version with gull-wing doors). The Jet was a copy of a buggy originally developed by
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211:Rear track: 1,288 mm (50.7 in)
209:Front track: 1,306 mm (51.4 in)
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203:Height: 1,250 mm (49.2 in)
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