New DeTomaso P72 prototype

[Thirdgen89GTA]

De Tomaso, famed for making the Pantera, is back with the P72—an homage to 1960s prototypes with a modern twist. And like any good homage to old-school racers, it has a manual gearbox.

P72 is a limited run GT, only 72 will be built with a projected base price of EUR750,000 ($846,000). While the cars the inspired it were super hardcore racers, the P72 has been designed to be enjoyed by those who want comfort, but also speed, on the day to day.


The P72 on display is, stick fans, a manual. There are three pedals on the floor, though the final number of gears is as yet unknown.

When news of De Tomaso’s return surfaced coupled with a camo’d up car bearing the legend “#ProjectP” the world assumed a new Pantera was on the way, but that’s not the case. What the firm has released is a GT that shares its chassis with the Apollo IE and has name rooted in De Tomaso’s history.

Rather than launch something out of whack with what’s been before, De Tomaso is looking back in to the less well known chunks of its history. The P72 is based on a little-known prototype racer: P70.

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[ChrisRac]

Kinda see Diablo in the side profile and... maybe... XJ220 in the front?

 

[Stink Star]

Did Spyker have some left over shifters or something?

Also it has a vague gt40/ lancia Stratos vibe

 

[Rent Free]

not gonna lie that things ugly.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Vomit inducing

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Holy shit this sounds so good!

 

[Bru]

Wasn’t this supposed to have a Ford V-8?

 

[Mr_Roboto]

Fucking yes I would.

 

[IDAFC21]

pretty sure I watched this vid back when it first went up. So. fucking. good. My god the noises. This thing is already a future classic car

 

[Lead Pipe]

That’s an ugly bitch.

 

[Dan00Hawk]

I love the 60's inspired design and think it's fantastic. Sounds great too.

 

[Rent Free]

an ass for every seat........

 

[IDAFC21]

this is a beautiful car. Reminds me a lot of the Ferrari Daytona SP3. Both cars are going to be timeless

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Want so bad. Sounds so good. It also reminds me so much of the curved shape of 60's European supercars.

Whoops, wrong link. fixed now.

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Oh man, this car is gorgeous. awesome cinematography in this vid.

 

[YoushallgoFo]

Cars have become a kings hobby.

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

Average car payment right now is like $750/month. Avg used car payment is about $540 or something like that.

 

[IDAFC21]

WELP guess I'm not buying a car any time soon.

Also, will watch these vids later on not laptop speakers. I have freaking loved this car since its inception.

 

[Dan00Hawk]

Wonderful styling that evokes classic lines yet with modern highlights. It would probably be in my top 3 of all time favorite designs for an exotic.

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

I still would jump at the chance to own a Pantera.

 

[Dan00Hawk]

I still would jump at the chance to own a Pantera.

I love the idea of a Pantera resto-mod.

1972 DeTomaso Pantera: A Coyote in Wolf's Clothing

After nearly deciding to sell his beloved 1972 DeTomaso Pantera, Marty Quadland instead embarked on a full restoration with a Coyote engine swap.

www.motortrend.com

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

use a Voodoo and I'd be in heaven.