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The De Tomaso Pantera is an Italian mid engine sports car produced from 1971 until 1992. The Pantera was available in a few variants through the course of its production. These variants were the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/de-tomaso/pantera/base-model/">Base</a>, the L, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/de-tomaso/pantera/gts/">GTS</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/de-tomaso/pantera/gt5/">GT5</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/de-tomaso/pantera/gt5-s/">GT5-S</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/de-tomaso/pantera/si/">Si</a>. Early Panteras were somewhat common in the US as they were distributed through Lincoln-Mercury dealerships. Ford and De Tomaso ended their agreement in 1975, which saw De Tomaso wind down production of the Pantera. As the company shifted its production style, less cars were produced, and each took longer to complete. The car was no longer a mass production exotic, it was a hand-built, exclusive luxury grand tourer.

The De Tomaso Pantera is an Italian mid engine sports car produced from 1971 until 1992. The Pantera was available in a few variants…

Pantera

The Pantera Si is a limited production final variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/de-tomaso/pantera/">De Tomaso Pantera</a>. Powered by a smaller Ford 302 engine, the Si only saw 41 examples produced. The styling of the Si sets it apart from its siblings, with numerous visible changes made to the design by Marcello Gandini.

The Pantera Si is a limited production final variant of the De Tomaso Pantera. Powered by a smaller Ford 302 engine, the Si only saw 41…

Pantera Si

The <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/de-tomaso/pantera/">De Tomaso Pantera</a> entered the market in 1971. This Italian sports car is De Tomaso&#39;s most well known model, and the one that gave the brand notoriety in the automotive industry. The striking Tom Tjaarda designed body was powered by a Ford 5.8L V8 mid-mounted engine with drive going to the rear wheels. A Pantera &quot;L&quot; was introduced in 1972, with small tweaks to comply with the US market, these models are very similar to the standard Pantera outside of a detuned V8 engine. The standard Pantera was slowly phased out near the end of production, yet could be made to order.

The De Tomaso Pantera entered the market in 1971. This Italian sports car is De Tomaso's most well known model, and the one that gave the…

Pantera - Base Model

Base Model

The Pantera GTS was introduced in 1972. This upgraded <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/de-tomaso/pantera/">De Tomaso Pantera</a> offered numerous improvements over the standard Pantera. Mechanical changes included a higher compression V8 engine, vented disc brakes, a new intake manifold, and free flow exhaust. The styling of the GTS also saw updates, most notably black trim, larger wheels, and flared wheel arches.

The Pantera GTS was introduced in 1972. This upgraded De Tomaso Pantera offered numerous improvements over the standard Pantera. Mechanical…

Pantera GTS

The De Tomaso Pantera GT5 was introduced in 1980. The GT5 sports the bodywork seen on race versions, making it easy to distinguish from previous <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/de-tomaso/pantera/">De Tomaso Panteras</a>. The wheel fenders on this variant were bolted on, giving the car a more angular look. The Ford 351 engine was updated, and featured a mild power gain. The brakes and interior also saw improvements, making the GT5 a better all-round car.

The De Tomaso Pantera GT5 was introduced in 1980. The GT5 sports the bodywork seen on race versions, making it easy to distinguish from…

Pantera GT5

The De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S was introduced in 1985. This variant was built during the low production late years of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/de-tomaso/pantera/">Pantera</a>. The GT5-S was largely a cosmetic update, with the body kit featured on the GT5 integrated to the body of the car instead of bolted. On the inside, many updates were implemented, with changes to the console and dashboard as well as door panels and carpeting. Fewer than 200 GT5-S cars were built, making them highly desirable.

The De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S was introduced in 1985. This variant was built during the low production late years of the Pantera. The GT5-S…

De Tomaso Pantera Si(1990 to 1993)

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