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Motor 1
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The De Tomaso P72 Is Finally Here. And It's Stunning
The revived De Tomaso brand burst onto the scene in 2019 with its beautiful P72 prototype. But in the six years since, we hadn't heard much from the Italian automaker as to when the production version would finally hit the road. Today, that changes. De Tomaso is revealing its first road-going P72 and promising deliveries later this year. And much like the prototype, De Tomaso's first production car looks absolutely lovely. Bellissima Photo by: De Tomaso The production P72 doesn't stray far from the original prototype visually, which is great news. The design was inspired by the 1965 De Tomaso P70, a collaboration between founder Alejandro De Tomaso and Carroll Shelby. This particular model is finished in a bright white paint job with rose gold striping, mirror caps, accents, and matching wheels. The wheels even bear a similar resemblance to those found on the original P70. The P72's curvaceous lines drape over a monocoque chassis formed from a single, continuous piece of carbon fiber, which also extends to the front and rear subframes. There's no bonding, no welding; De Tomaso says its chassis sets a "new benchmark" for structural purity. Photo by: De Tomaso Photo by: De Tomaso Photo by: De Tomaso Speaking of purity, the P72's interior is proudly gimmick-free. There are no screens, no infotainment system. Simply a cockpit-like interior designed to let owners focus on the task at hand: driving. Hand-stitched white leather and exposed carbon fiber cover most surfaces, while a stunning arrangement of tactile, machined aluminum gauges line the dashboard—all finished in rose gold, naturally. That even extends to the exposed shifter. American V-8 Power Photo by: De Tomaso The P72 is powered by a supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 that De Tomaso says was developed exclusively for this vehicle. The company said previously that the engine was derived from a Ford Coyote V-8 and tuned by Roush, which we assume is still true. And by all accounts, it sounds fantastic . Here, that V-8 makes 700 horsepower and 604 pound-feet of torque, routed through a six-speed manual transmission to the rear wheels. De Tomaso doesn't publish figures like a 0-60 mph time or a maximum speed, but the company notes that the P72 wasn't engineered for "top-speed dominance." The De Tomaso P72 doesn't have drive modes, but the pushrod suspension does come with three-way manually adjustable dampers that allow the driver to customize the car to their preferred driving style. Engine Output De Tomaso P72 Supercharged 5.0L V-8 700 HP / 604 LB-FT "The P72 was our promise to faithfully revive a historic marque," says CEO Norman Choi. "This first production-specification vehicle embodies everything we stand for: a mechanical soul, timeless beauty, and a driving experience that rises above modern convention. It is our echo through time—now made real." The De Tomaso P72 begins deliveries later this year, but the company hasn't officially released details on pricing yet. That said, don't expect it to be cheap. 8 Source: De Tomaso More From De Tomaso De Tomaso P900 Debuts With V12 And 12,300 RPM Redline De Tomaso P72 Wows At Lake Como With Baby Blue Paint Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: De Tomaso Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Elvis Shot His Pantera In A Heated Rage For Being A Hooptie
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious The De Tomaso Pantera is an Italian supercar with Ford engine. Frustrating many, this car was rushed to market, but was on the verge of greatness. Thanks to Ford rushing it to market, it was known as being a total lemon of a car. Elvis handled the car's gremlins with fire power. Learn about the Top Gun Porsche here. Alejandro De Tomaso born in Argentina, fled after he was implicated in a plot to overthrow the Argentinian government, settled in Northern Italy. De Tomaso raced and started his own car company. Execs at Ford liked the car and pushed the leadership to collaborate, and it only took a year to make the Pantera. In its own price class, had power windows, and air conditioning. Very different for its time, it rolled on 4-wheel IRS and got stopping power from disc brakes. Since it was billed as a higher end car under the Ford umbrella, it was sold through Lincoln dealerships. The Pantera was known for having an awkward steering wheel that blocks the gauges, pedals are shifted towards the center so it's hard to shift. The car had a tendency to overheat and vapor lock. Mechanics hated them, they were plagued by recalls and electrical issues, but they still had and have a loyal fan base. Awkward steering wheel that blocks the gauges, pedals are shifted towards the center so it's hard to shift. The car had a tendency to overheat and vapor lock. That might be because it was powered by a 351 Cleveland - rated 310 hp due to emissions standards - and had a uniquely tuned exhaust that gave it a very distinct growl. Elvis bought one used for $2,500 ($13000) to impress his girlfriend Linda Thompson. His career was sliding at the time, and he gained a reputation of being a hot head, famously shooting his tv because he didn't like who was on it. He was known for playing with guns, like shooting floating lightbulbs in his swimming pool, and even brought a gun into the oval office. After an argument with his girlfriend, he went to leave and the car wouldn't start, this set him off. Elvis shot the car twice, one bullet ricocheted off the steering wheel into the windshield. The car was sold by Elvis in 1976, of course we all know Elvis died a year later in 1977, and in 1981, the Pantera was traded for $300,000 worth of diamonds. Shortly after, it was sold to Robert Petersen, owner of the Petersen Museum where the car lives today. "I was thrilled to get the Pantera," said Petersen. "Elvis' tantrums are well known and to have a vehicle associated with one of them makes our collection that much more special"
