Arion Aquila 8C Pursuit '71
A brutish GT car with revolutionary technology
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Released in 1968, the third generation Arion Aquila shook the GT market with it’s looks, comfort and raw performance. By 1971, the car had it’s “Pursuit” trim grade revealed with an extraordinary engine upgrade.
The base model Aquila was already an exciting car with high horsepower, RWD and just enough room for 4 full passengers, but Arion pushed the car further in 1971 by investing in an entirely new 5 litre V8 with dual overhead cam 4 valve per cylinder heads and mechanical fuel injection, a new technology they had been using on the Celeste and Mythos since 1963.
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The facelifted styling had the chrome almost entirely removed with most re-coloured an intimidating black gloss. In 1971 the headlights were changed to hideaway as another styling flair to stand out, that in combination with the long nose, swooped over rear and the big lip spoiler (not a spoiler, fixture lol) gave it a fast look even when stood at a complete standstill.
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As the Aquila 8C Pursuit being Arion’s highest trim level, it was equipped with all the latest and future-planned technology; The new 32V DOHC V8 outputting an extreme 371.5hp by 346.5lb-ft, manual 5 speed, vented front disks, a new aerodynamic full clad undertray to help it hit the top speed estimated of being 190mph all whilst maintaining the eloquent comfort of a hand-made interior and luxurious ride of hydrodynamic suspension shared from the Mythos and Celeste platforms.
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