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{{No sources|date=February 2018}}{{Infobox automobile
| image = gtb9.jpg
| name = Puma GTB
| manufacturer = [[Engineering:Puma (car manufacturer)|Puma]]
| production = 1973-1984
| class = [[Engineering:Sports car|Sports car]]
| layout = FR layout
| engine = 4.1&nbsp;L ''Chevrolet 250'' I6
| caption = 1974 Puma GTB S1
}}The '''Puma GTB''' was a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive touring car based on the  Brazilian [[Company:General Motors|GM]] [[Engineering:Chevrolet Opala|Chevrolet 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. Registers confirm that the Puma GTB was Brazil's most expensive car from 1973 to 1984. The GTB was powered by a 4100 cc in-line six-cylinder engine that was basically a U.S. Chevrolet six produced in {{wipe|Brazil}}. The body was made of [[Chemistry:Fiberglass|fiberglass]], 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).

[[File:Puma GTB-S2 side.jpg|thumb|left|Puma GTB S2]]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 to North America or [[Earth:Europe|Europe]], although at least one S2 is known to be in the U.S.
[[File:Puma GTB S2 front.jpg|alt=|thumb|Facelifted Puma GTB S2, showing detail of nose]]
There were also two other versions of the Puma GTB before the factory's debts led to their demise: the GTB S3 (late 1983), using Brazilian Sugarcane Alcohol as fuel with a 4L Chevrolet engine, and the S4 (1984), with a turbo-charged engine. But being of a rather outdated design and now competing in a market with relaxed import restrictions, neither version could sell as much as the S1 and S2 had. Puma Vehicles fell into bankruptcy in 1985. In 1987 Alfa Metais assumed production of Puma's cars, producing a facelifted GTB in very small numbers as the AMV until production ended for good in 1993.
[[File:amv 5.jpg|thumb|1990 Puma AMV]]

==Specifications==
''Engine'' – in-line six-cylinder; 4093&nbsp;cc. Compression Rate: 7.8:1. Double-body carburetor. Horsepower: {{Convert|168|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} @ 4.800&nbsp;rpm. Maximum Torque: 32,5&nbsp;kgf⋅m @ 2.600&nbsp;rpm<br>
''Gearbox'' – manual, 4 gears; rear-wheel drive.<br>
''Suspension'' – front, independent; rear, hard axis with semi-elliptical springs.<br>
''Wheels'' – 14 inches; front tires, 205/70 R 14; rear tires, 215/70 R 14.<br>
''Dimensions'' – length, {{convert|4.3|m|in|1}}; width, {{convert|1.74|m|in|1}}; height, {{convert|1.26|m|in|1}}; weight, {{convert|1215|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.<br>
''Performance'' – Maximum speed: {{convert|120|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.<br>
''Estimated used car price'' – US$&nbsp;17000.00

[[Category:Sports cars]]
[[Category:Rear-wheel-drive vehicles]]
[[Category:Muscle cars]]



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