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Pantera GT5-S

1980-1993
Quattro (Ur-Quattro)
Quattro (Ur-Quattro)1980-1991
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5 Turbo1980-1986
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What makes it iconic

Italian looks, American V8 muscle. Ford sold them through Lincoln-Mercury dealers. Elvis shot his when it wouldn't start.

History

Alejandro de Tomaso combined a Ford 351 V8 with a steel monocoque designed by Gianpaolo Dallara. The GT5-S was the widebody final evolution with flared arches and a massive rear wing. It stayed in production for over 20 years, evolving continuously. Elvis Presley famously shot his in frustration.

Timeline

1971Sold through Lincoln-Mercury dealers in America, making Italian mid-engine exotic accessible to blue-collar dreamers
1972Elvis Presley shoots his Pantera when it won't start, cementing its temperamental Italian character
1980Production begins
1993Production ends

Production & Heritage

Production Total7,260
DesignerTom Tjaarda (Ghia/De Tomaso)
Production Period1980-1993
Estimated Value$100K-$200K

Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.

Technical Specifications

Engine5.8L V8 (Ford 351 Cleveland)
Power350 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque459 Nm
0-60 mph5.5 sec
Top Speed266 km/h
Transmission5-speed manual (ZF)
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,350 kg
Drag CoefficientCd 0.34
BodySteel monocoque, steel body panels

Engine Details

Engine CodeFord 351 Cleveland (5763cc)
Displacement5.8L (5,763 cc)
Bore x Stroke101.6 x 88.9 mm
Compression10
Fuel SystemHolley four-barrel carburetor

Performance

0-100 km/h5.8 sec
0-60 mph5.5 sec
Top Speed266 km/h
Weight-to-Power3.9 kg/hp

Dimensions

Length4,250 mm
Width1,900 mm
Height1,100 mm
Wheelbase2,515 mm

Chassis & Suspension

Front SuspensionDouble wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionDouble wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Front BrakesVentilated disc, 285 mm
Rear BrakesVentilated disc, 285 mm
SteeringRack-and-pinion
Tires285/40 VR15

Capacity

Fuel Tank97 L
Trunk Volume140 L
Doors2
Seats2

Source: De Tomaso / Wikipedia

Tags

Legendary1980sV8RWDMid-EngineNaturally AspiratedCoupéManual Gearbox

Designed by Tom Tjaarda (Ghia/De Tomaso)

From the 1980s

Featured in

Inside the Countach: The Interior That Didn't Matter

Featured in Collections

Before 1990

References & Sources

wikipedia.org
Wikipediawikipedia.org
pantera.org
De Tomaso Registrypantera.org

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