1978 Vaquero, Second Generation (now in U4)
Vaquero (literaly, cowboy in english) is Mastin attempt to please fans of both coupés and pickups vehicules.
The previous generation was released in 1973 in 3 different trims, with mixed reviews and average sales.
Background
Mastin, being a company focused in utility vehicules, it saw the potential market for trucks such as the Chevrolet El Camino, plus the making of UTEs make lead in the future to the development of other vehicules apart from trucks and SUVs.
As part of the development of this new generation, Mastin decided to developed a new type of chassis, an hybrid between ladder and monocoque. This new chassis, allowed the Vaquero to be lighter than a traditional pickup with ladder chassis, while retaining some good resistance in the rear area.
For the engines, a new developed Mastiff V8 was available in 4.6L and 5.0L configurations, both of them using a all iron design with an OHV system and a single 4 barrel carburator, connected to an automatic transmission.
2 models were available, the LTD focused on the utility part and the 5.0, with a lower stance, focused more on driving and acceleration.
Mastin’s mixed chassis technology.
Features
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Vaquero LTD
- 4.6L OHV V8 Mastiff V8
- 153hp @ 4,500rpm & 200ft-lb @ 2,900rpm
- 4 speed automatic transmission. RWD
- 185/75R14 96S
- Vented discs 265mm front / Drums 265mm rear
- AM/FM radio with tape player. 2 speakers
- 3 Front seats. 2 with manual adjustment
Vaquero 5.0
- 5L OHV V8 Mastiff V8
- 180hp@ 4,400rpm & 244ft-lb @ 2,800rpm
- 4 speed automatic transmission. RWD
- 185/75R14 96T
- Vented discs 265mm front / Drums 265mm rear
- AM/FM radio with tape player. 2 speakers
- 2 Front seats with manual adjustment. Armrest with cupholders in middle.
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