FINALLY!!! THE RETURN OF THE PANTERA!!!!!

Cool. I kinda like it!

 

I just saw my second road encounter with an early yellow Pantera last weekend, the first was like ten years ago. I was on the highway and the traffic slowed down to the speed limit as car per car took their time to look at the car. It was late night and I think he didn't want to get the car full of bugs.

 

The link doesn't work, it redirects to the main page (autoblog.com)

Have they removed the article?

 

I'll try:

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/17/report-rossignolo-buys-de-tomaso-new-models-headed-for-geneva/


And copy/paste if it doesn't work:

REPORT: Rossignolo buys De Tomaso, new models headed for Geneva in 2011

We're working off a machine-translated web page, so bear with us, but it looks like legendary Seventies marquee De Tomaso is being resurrected once again. This time by a wealthy Italian industrialist named Gian Mario Rossingnolo. Looks like Signor Rossingnolo has already purchased a Pininfarina factory in which to build the new De Tamasos, and tried (unsuccessfully) to rescue Bertone earlier this year.

The big question is what are they going to build. Well, the ambitious-sounding-to-our-ears plan is to build 8,000 aluminum-bodied cars per year. And they are to be prestige cars, to better take advantage of the De Tomaso brand. As for specifics, Rossingnolo is planning on a luxury sedan, a coupe and an SUV. The cars should make an appearance at the Geneva Motor Show the year after next. Here's hoping one named Pantera shows up with Ford's supercharged 5.4-liter V8 mounted behind the driver.
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That would be really great if they did build it.

 

I'm sorry, but if I read things right, the photos have nothing to do with the actual company being started... nice looking render though...

 

Well... if you Google "Panthera Concept" you get this page from July 2007, with the exact same pics...

 

Nothing wrong with your post at all, but it is a bit sad that Autoblog would infer that this render is current and might actually be built. Not exactly ethical journalism, IMO...

 

I would have picked up a Pantera years ago if they had been made for people over 5'10" tall. Currently I can't even sit in one.

I like the concept drawings sans the goofy LEDs on the front fenders.

 

I know of atleast two Pantera owners who are 6'5" tall and fit fine. It CAN be done!

Ron

 

I know about the dropped floor pan but my problem is with the distance from the seat back to the face of the pedals. Too short! My leg gets jammed between the console and the steering wheel. I have long legs!
Did these two 6'5" owners move the pedal box forward?

 

You have to use a smaller steering wheel
I'm 6'1" with shoes on and with the smaller wheel I fit. With the stock wheel I would have the problem you are describing.

 

I think they use aftermarket seats that are super thin, at 6'5" your better off with a Ghibli.

 

I would love to have the Ghibli but the good ones are well out of my range for the time being.

 

This new "thing" is god awful looking to me. The classic stock original is far superior.

Bob S.

 

If only they made the cars true to the original stuff, but with todays technology plus fit and finish.

 

Actually I REALLY, REALLY like this concept car, except for the headlight-LEDs, which I also don't like on the Ferrari 458.

Did you notice a bit of AMX/3 in the rear view?


Jay

 

I just find this car to look a little heavy and the headlights and front bumper remind me more of a Porsche 904 than a Pantera.

 

IMO it is not a good design. There are too many angels and edges that don't flow. The tail end is whittled down giving it a small weak appearance. The Pantera deserves better. Maybe they should start with the Mangusta as it was a better looking car.

 

Overall I like it, although the front lights should get changed. It sort of captures the 1960's Ghia style with the tail light treatment and overhang.



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