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CHANGES IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN THE 1970s
At the beginning of the 70s, when the motor industry received a great boost thanks to the application of advanced technology. The idea was to create faster and safer vehicles.
The 1973 oil crisis and the rise in fuel prices thus marked another turning point in the historical evolution of the automobile. In addition, the hungry organisms began to regulate the emissions of the engines, forcing the companies to manufacture them with less power. -
Plymouth Roadrunner Superbird
It was introduced in 1970. Very similar to the Dodge Daytona but was based on the Plymouth Road Runner except for its platform and front end.
His construction had a very clear objective: to win the NASCAR championship in the United States and that made him a legend of the time.
There were 3 configurations for its engine but one of the most impressive was the mythical 426 m of 7 lt and 440 horsepower used mainly in competitions. -
Toyota Celica
The Toyota Celica is a 2 + 2 with a sporty character. The model has many similarities with his brother Carina. The measurements, except for the height, are the same, the finishes and the equipment as well, although its subsequent commercial success, especially outside of Japan, allowed it to earn its own range.
The Toyota Celica is presented with a 1.6-liter 79 hp in-line 4-cylinder. Data, which even for the time, are far from what is expected of a sports car. -
Nissan Skyline GT-R Coupe
It appeared for the first time in 1969 in its 4-door version but in 1971 the 2-door coupe version debuted with a more sporty style.
It had an impressive engine, it had the legendary 160 horsepower 6-cylinder S20. -
De Tomaso Pantera
In 1971 arises what could possibly be the most important car of the Italian company De tomaso made a reality thanks to the commercial partnership with the Ford car company.
It had a 5.8-liter ford v8 engine which had 330 horsepower and accelerated from 0 to 100 in 5.5 seconds. -
Volkswagen SP-2
A two-seater sports model developed by Volkswagen do Brasil from a shortened VW chassis.
Its long flat nose, the openings for cooling the engine in the C-pillar are two of its main characteristics.
It has the engine in rear position, so the nose houses the trunk. A 1.6-liter 65 hp in-line 4-cylinder derived from the VW 411. -
SEAT 127
The SEAT 127 is a passenger car produced by SEAT under license from the parent company Fiat between 1972 and 1982.
Average 3.59 meters, with a larger room since 80% was habitable.
At first it only had a 903 cm3 engine and a 4-speed manual gearbox and 47 horsepower. -
Porsche 911 Carrera RSR
Developed at the time when the 911 of the G Series, the second generation of the model, hit the market, the 1974 RSR versions already had the aesthetic features of the new model but were nevertheless technically based on the 3.0-liter 911 Carrera RS from the previous season, launched at the end of the end of the first generation 911. -
Lamborghini Countach
At first glance, what stands out the most about this supercar is its sharp and futuristic lines. In addition, its doors open upwards, a characteristic that will remain on the retina.
The Lamborghini Countach has a V12 engine of almost 4,000 cc and 375 hp in central arrangement. This location of the huge V12 allows the vehicle to be shorter and improves the weight distribution. -
Aston Martin Lagonda
.A very peculiar vehicle both for its shape, angular and futuristic style, as well as for some of its details.
The instrumentation becomes legible when played, although due to its low acceptance this system disappears to return to the traditional system. The Lagonda originally will have two models, a sedan and a coupe version, both powered by a 5,340 cc V8. and 350 C.V. -
Rover SD1
It was an E-segment car produced by British Leyland. It is considered the last true Rover since it was the last to be produced in Solihull, being designed by Rover engineers and mounting the Rover V8 engine derived from the Buick-215 block in its high versions. -
Mercedes-Benz W116
The W116 cars were the first Mercedes-Benz models to be officially called the S-Class. It had a modern design, a stately image that conveyed quality and robustness. -
Citroën GSA
This model is an evolution of the Citroën GS.
This new model had new rear light groups, for plastic shocks, new colors, a practical tailgate was added and the possibility of equipping a 5th speed. -
SEAT 128 SPORT
It is a three-door sports coupe that was produced by the Spanish brand SEAT under license from Fiat in Barcelona.
It was based on the Fiat 128 Berlinetta 3p (Sport), with which it shared a bodywork.
This version had the same equipment, wheels, chrome elements and engines, the only thing that differentiates it from the rest of the range is that it had a body decoration with vinyls that surrounded the entire vehicle and on the sides it put 128 Sport.