1980-1993
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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
Torque461 Nm
0-60 mph5.5 sec
Top Speed258 km/h
Transmission5-speed manual (ZF)
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,350 kg
BodySteel monocoque
Engine Details
Engine CodeFord 351C
Displacement5.8L (5,763 cc)
Bore x Stroke101.6 x 88.9 mm
Compression9.5:1
Valves2 per cylinder (16 total)
Fuel SystemHolley 4-barrel carburetor
Performance
0-100 km/h5.5 sec
0-60 mph5.5 sec
Top Speed258 km/h
Weight-to-Power3.9 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length4,267 mm
Width1,905 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
Rear BrakesVentilated disc
SteeringRack and pinion, unassisted
Capacity
Fuel Tank96 L
Doors2
Seats2
Source: auto-data.net, Wikipedia
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Designed by Tom Tjaarda (Ghia/De Tomaso)
From the 1980s
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