DeTomaso Pantera

The Pantera was a sports car produced by the de Tomaso company of Italy from 1971 through 1996. The car was designed by famed stylist, Tom Tjaarda and replaced the De Tomaso Mangusta. The Pantera was a steel monocoque design, the first instance of deTomaso using the construction technique.

The first 1971 Pantera was powered by a 351 in³ (5.8 L) Ford Cleveland V8 which produced 330 hp (246 kW) and could accelerate to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.5 seconds according to Car and Driver. Late in 1971, Ford began importing Panteras for the American market to be sold through its Lincoln Mercury dealers. Unfortunately, a number of these cars were poorly built, and several Panteras broke up on Ford's test track.

The "Lusso" (luxury) Pantera L was also introduced in 1972. It featured large black bumpers for the US market as well as a 248 hp (185 kW) Cleveland engine. The 1974 Pantera GTS featured yet more luxury items and badging.

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