Editing Santa Matilde (section)

== Generations ==

=== Santa Matilde 78-79 ===
Line-produced between 1978 and 1979, it had 171&nbsp;hp (128&nbsp;kW) and a top speed of {{convert|206|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}. Based on the prototype, this version had some problems like overheating, noise and ventilation

=== Santa Matilde 82 ===
Externally, a new rear design and some cosmetic changes at the front, smoothing some lines. Internally, many of the earlier model's problems were addressed. This model was line-produced in 1982 with small changes in design.

=== Santa Matilde 83-87 ===
[[File:1986 SM 4.1.jpg|thumb|1986 Santa Matilde SM 4.1|alt=|250x250px]]
Entering series production in 1983, this model was a sedan style with a top speed of over {{convert|180|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}. Sold as the Santa Matilde SM 4.1, production ended in August 1987.<ref name="AR88">{{cite book | ref = AR88 | title = Automobil Revue 1988 | editor-last = Büschi | editor-first = Hans-Ulrich | publisher = Hallwag AG | location = Berne, Switzerland | language = German, French | page = 520 | volume = 83 |date=3 March 1989 | isbn = 3-444-00469-9 }}</ref>

==== Santa Matilde Cabriolet ====
Produced intermittently between 1984 and 1990, this was a convertible version.

=== Santa Matilde 91-95 ===
Line-produced between 1991 and 1995, this model had square front lights and was also produced by demand between 1991 and 1995.

=== Santa Matilde 97 ===

A lot of modifications were introduced in this model:

* New independent [[Differential (mechanics)|differential]] from the [[Chevrolet Omega]]
* New rear suspension
* Many design changes
* Digital instrument panel

One car was produced by demand in 1997. It has inestimable value for collectors.{{citation needed|date=March 2017}}