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This classic Ferrari seems a bit out of place in General Motors’ Heritage Center.On the surface of things, I would agree with you. However, lean in real close, I am going to let you in on a little secret: that’s a Pontiac. Specifically, we are looking at a 1970 Pontiac Firebird. No really, it is, squint your eyes and you can see it. Dubbed the Pontiac Pegasus, this concept uses Firebird underpinnings to suspend a uniquely European take on the grand touring coupe. It’s more than just skin deep, as this concept has been bestowed a Ferrari powertrain: specifically, the 4.4L Columbo V12 from a 365 GTB/4, mated to a Ferrari 5-speed manual transmission and GM PosiTrac rear end. It has also been given the 4-wheel disc brakes from a contemporary Corvette, Borrani wire wheels and many other styling cues taken directly from Ferrari.[Click on the images for full-size resolution.] #gallery-7 { margin: auto; } #gallery-7 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-7 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-7 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ <br style="clear: both" /> <br style="clear: both" />
Date written: July 19, 2017
More of this article on the LS1 Tech website
ID: 8556
This classic Ferrari seems a bit out of place in General Motors’ Heritage Center.On the surface of things, I would agree with you. However, lean in real close, I am going to let you in on a little secret: that’s a Pontiac. Specifically, we are looking at a 1970 Pontiac Firebird. No really, it is, squint your eyes and you can see it. Dubbed the Pontiac Pegasus, this concept uses Firebird underpinnings to suspend a uniquely European take on the grand touring coupe. It’s more than just skin deep, as this concept has been bestowed a Ferrari powertrain: specifically, the 4.4L Columbo V12 from a 365 GTB/4, mated to a Ferrari 5-speed manual transmission and GM PosiTrac rear end. It has also been given the 4-wheel disc brakes from a contemporary Corvette, Borrani wire wheels and many other styling cues taken directly from Ferrari.[Click on the images for full-size resolution.] #gallery-7 { margin: auto; } #gallery-7 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-7 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-7 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ <br style="clear: both" /> <br style="clear: both" />
Date written: July 19, 2017
More of this article on the LS1 Tech website
ID: 8556
