The De Tomaso Pantera is a mid-engine sports car manufactured by Italian automaker De Tomaso from 1971 to 1993. Meaning “Panther” in Italian, it was the company’s best-selling model, with over 7,000 units produced during its twenty-year production period.

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The initial 1971 Pantera models featured a 5.8 L (351 cu in) Ford Cleveland V8 engine with 335 PS (246 kW; 330 hp) power output. The considerable torque from the Ford engine minimized the requirement for frequent gear shifts at low speeds, making the car more user-friendly in urban environments compared to other cars produced locally.

According to Car and Driver, the 1971 Pantera could reach 97 km/h (60 mph) in just 5.5 seconds.