When talking about national sports, it is impossible not to remember Puma GTB, a car that marked an era.
Officially released on 1974, he brought the spirit of American muscle cars, but with a Brazilian soul.
Its development began years earlier, and its debut at the 2019 Auto Show 1972, in São Paulo, left enthusiasts with their jaws dropped.
With a distinctive design and performance that promised to rival the best cars of the time, the GTB earned its place in the country's automotive history.
The name GTB stands for “Gran Turismo Brazil”, reinforcing national pride in creating a robust and elegant sports car.
Initially, it was called Puma GTO, but due to the existence of the famous Pontiac GTO in the United States, there was a need to change the name to avoid confusion.
Under the hood of the Puma GTB was the legendary Chevrolet six-cylinder engine.
Today, the GTB is an icon of an era when cars were not just means of transportation, but true works of art on wheels.
If you have the opportunity to see one of these rare examples up close, take the opportunity to admire one of the greatest symbols of national automotive engineering.