ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PUMA

Fuel consumption

On the highway it averages 30 MPG (13km/l), of course depending on road conditions and driving style.

The Puma is NOT a replica or a kit-car

Puma was a Brazilian car manufacturer that built not only VW-based sports cars, but also a General Motors-based sports car, and trucks. In the early-80s Puma also built a micro-car with its own engine technology. A few Pumas were indeed imported to the US in kit form in the 70's. This leads some people to mistakenly believe that all Pumas are kit cars. This Puma is a legitimate factory-built car. For a brief history of the Puma in English, click here.

Emissions test

The Florida DMV did not require the Puma to undergo any emissions test. EPA does not require that 25 years or older vehicles adhere to all EPA regulations.

Horse power

The stock dual-carburetor 1600 engine yields 90HP SAE. For technical information in English click here.

Dimensions

Weight: 1650 pounds Length: 154.480 inches Width: 65.551 inches Height: 47.244 inches