Sep 4, 2022 · The Puma GT is one of the best-known sports cars built by the Brazilians during a time when importing cars into the South American country had been made almost impossible – the government was hoping to build up a local automotive manufacturing industry.

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This 1975 Puma GTE 1600 was acquired by the current owner out of Sao Paulo, Brazil and imported to the US in 2016. Finished in yellow over a black vinyl interior, the car is powered by a 1,600cc flat-four linked with a four-speed manual transaxle.

Power comes from a reliable Volkswagen 1600cc flat-four, double carburation, paired with a 4-speed manual. The odometer is believed to have been reset and currently show about 3,400 kilometers (less than 2,800 miles). The Puma is a Volkswagen based specialty sports car …

Sep 13, 2021 · Mated to a four-speed manual gearbox, the engine was sending enough power to the rear wheels to accelerate the little sports car from 0 to 60 miles per hour (0-96 kilometers per hour) in claimed...

Sep 25, 2023 · This Volkswagen-based Puma GT became the cornerstone of Puma’s success. It was an elegant sports car boasted a lightweight fiberglass body, seating for two, and a trunk up front. In the rear of the car you would find either a 1.5 liter or 1.6 liter flat-four VW engine (depending on the year and specification), which was mated to a 4-speed ...

Emerging from Brazil in the 1960s, the Puma GT quickly gained acclaim as a respected sports car. Designed by Rino Malzoni, its sleek fiberglass body and aerodynamic form provided an exhilarating driving experience.