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There’s a stunning 1970s car quicker than many modern supercars

  • The DeTomaso Pantera from the 1970s is faster than many modern supercars
  • The car’s a mix of Italian and American beauty
  • Elvis Presley owned one of these supercars

Published on Oct 10, 2024 at 2:24 PM (UTC+4)
by Daksh Chaudhary

Last updated on Oct 10, 2024 at 5:49 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Tom Wood

Can you imagine a car from the 70s being faster than many modern supercars? That’s what the DeTomaso Pantera is all about.

It’s a stunning classic from the 1970s that still roars past many of today’s fastest cars.

The car’s a mix of Italian and American beauty, combining both power and style.

While it’s hard to stumble upon this iconic sports car today, one of these beauties is featured on the YouTube channel Number 27, and it’s a sight to behold.

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DeTomaso Pantera: A 70s car faster than many modern supercars

You can check out the complete video of this iconic DeTomaso Pantera here.

As Jack explained in the video, the car weighs just 1,100 kg, showing that aerodynamics were carefully considered in its design.

On top of that, it’s powered by a 600-horsepower engine, making it a true beast, even by today’s standards.

Talking about the design, its wedge-shaped body, designed by Tom Tjaarda at Ghia, gave it a striking look that still stands out.

The DeTomaso Pantera featured in the video looked incredible in its white paint, and its overall design caught everyone’s attention.

But what truly made it stand out were the wide tires – they looked like they were made to conquer the tracks.

DeTomaso Pantera 1970s supercar
Number 27

One of the most successful cars of the brand

As Jack drove the car, the dashboard looked minimalistic compared to other sportscars.

But that’s the charm – despite its modest interior, the Pantera seemed to say, ‘Don’t judge me by my looks – judge me by my performance.’

Simple design of the car
Number 27

No wonder one of these iconic sports cars was owned by none other than Elvis Presley.

However, it’s a totally different story that he once shot the car in rage when it didn’t start.

With around 7,000 units made, the DeTomaso Pantera was one of the most successful cars of the brand.

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Meet Daksh: Not your typical pro, but definitely a pro at being fascinated by supercars, tech, and all things futuristic. When he's not nose-deep in work, catch him glued to anime screens or lost in the pages of a good book.