The Puma story begins in August 25, 1963, in a small shed in the city of Matão, in the interior of São Paulo.
Initially, the company was called Lumimari Automobile Company Ltd., a combination of the initials of its founders:
Luiz Roberto Alves da Costa, Milton Masteguin, Mario Cesar “Marinho” de Camargo Filho and Rino Malzoni.
It was in the hands of the Italian Genaro “Rino” Malzoni that the first prototype came to life.
Counting on the partnership of Vemag (Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery SA), the model was developed to compete directly with the Willys Interlagos, Brazilian version of the Renault Alpine A108.
In 1963, the first project, called GT Malzoni, made his debut at the Grand Prix of the Americas, in Interlagos
With 3-cylinder DKW-Vemag engine and 106 hp of power, he quickly stood out, winning five consecutive races and putting Lumimari on the map of the Brazilian automotive industry.
If you are a speed lover and value the history behind vehicles, the Puma is more than just a car:
is a work of art on wheels that celebrates the best of the Brazilian automotive spirit.