SPJ Felicidade (1979) MK I

SPJ Felicidade (1979) FM80

The first vehicle produced and sold by SPJ, it was built, produced and sold in Brazil. Some exporters brought this vehicle to North America, Europe and even Asia. The vehicle is equipped with a Faustin Motors engine, which has granted and made available to SPJ the freely distributed 1.7 FM80 engine. In a nutshell, SPJ had the ability to do whatever he wants with the FM80 engine without having to ask for additional permits from Faustin Motors. However, Faustin Motors got a percentage on every vehicle sold that fitted its own engines, increasing its earnings. The Felicidade FM80 is a flashy vehicle, SPJ's goal was to create a vehicle that looks like a luxury vehicle or even a supercar, but at a very low price. The vehicle was produced in about 25,000 units, which were sold quite well and allowed the company to grow. Buyers liked the elegance but at the same time the simplicity of the vehicle, a quality that immediately gave an identity to SPJ Automotive.

Engine: Faustin Motors FM80 80hp - 1697cc OHV 2V 4 cylinders in line
Gearbox: 4-speed manual
Maximum declared speed: 145 km / h
Weight: 1021 kg
Approximate price (excluding local taxes): $ 11,000