1969 Dominion Alouette Super 444
The second generation Alouette was introduced in 1966 and facelifted in 1968, which was also the year the Sport 444 model was introduced, featuring a 444 ci (7.3L) version of the Chinook V8 with 6-pack carb. This engine was then used by Mosport for their Helix supercar, but they found the performance to be lacking a little. With Mosport’s tuning, the Chinook 444’s power output was increased to 384 hp and 471 lb-ft of torque.
Impressed by this level of performance from the company that was already offering performance upgrades to Dominions, management decided to commission Mosport for some of these tuned engines for use in a special model. This was the 1969 Alouette Super 444.
The visual differences between the Super 444 and Sport 444 were the shaker hood, different rear badging, and a rear wing. The interior was also improved with high equipment levels. The Super 444 got a 0-100 km/h time of 7.1 seconds through a 4-speed manual transmission with autolocker. This was also the first Dominion available from the factory with steel-belted radial tires.
Unfortunately for enthusiasts, Mosport was a small company that could only modify so many engines, so the Alouette Super 444 remained a rarity. As such, genuine examples sell for a very high price.