- Puma GTB
The Puma GTB was a front engine, rear wheel drive touring car based on Brazilian GM (Opala) components. A prototype named the Puma GTO appeared in 1971. The name was changed to Puma GTB (Gran Turismo Brazil) for the first production version which appeared in 1973. , which allowed for styling changes with minimal expense. It was common for GTB engines to be modified for high output. GTB interiors were luxurious, with features such as leather seats, power windows and air conditioning. Several aftermarket companies, including Pumakit and Superclar, produced custom body parts for the Puma GTB (the Daytona version).
Production of the GTB was lower than that of the
VW based Pumas. Total production was 1,589 of which 701 were S1 (First Series) and 888 were S2 (Second Series). The Puma GTB was not exported toNorth America orEurope , although at least one S2 is known to be in the U.S.There was also two other versions of the Puma GTB before the factory crashed in debts: the GTB S3(late 1983), using Brazilian Sugarcane Alcohol as fuel with a 4L Chevy engine, and the S4(1984), with a turbo-powered engine. But both versions didn't sold as much as the S1 and S2 did. Puma Vehicles felt into bankruptcy in 1985, and only when Alfa Metais assumed production of Puma cars, in 1987, the GTB was facelifted and revived as the AMV.pecifications
"Engine" - in-line six cylinder; 4093 cc. Compression Rate: 7,8:1. Double-body carburetor. Horsepower: Convert|168|hp|kW|0|abbr=on @ 4.800 rpm. Maximum Torque: 32,5 m.kgf @ 2.600 rpm
"Gearbox" - manual, 4 gears; rear wheel drive.
"Suspension" - front, independent; rear, hard axis with semi-elliptical springs.
"Wheels" - 14 inches; front tires, 205/70 R 14; rear tires, 215/70 R 14.
"Dimensions" - length, convert|4.3|m|in|1; width, convert|1.74|m|in|1; height, convert|1.26|m|in|1; weight, Auto kg|1215|0.
"Performance" - Maximum speed: Auto mph|120|0.
"Estimated used car price" - US$ 7000.00External links
* [http://www.pumagtb.com.br GTB Owners Club(Portuguese)]
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