Vauxhall

Vauxhall
VAUXHALL FIRENZA COUPE (1972-73)

2-door 4-seater coupé.

The original 1971 type of Firenza, up-gunned with larger and more powerful engines, plus better and more comprehensive trim and instrumentation, but the same rather 'unknown' character. Most powerful and most popular were the 2.3-litre Sport SLs, with 110bhp and 103mph, Rostyle wheels, seven-dial instrument panel and so on. But still the enthusiasts bought Capris - Vauxhall despaired, for their competition proframme was only partly successful. Some Firenzas became Magnums for 1974, but the 'droopsnoot', Firenza (see below) was more memorable.

Technical Specifications
Engine
1256cc (S4 OHV), 1759cc/2279cc (S4 OC)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1972 to 1973
Number produced
5140
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