Performance Review: DeTomaso Pantera GTS 5.8 V8 - [1973]

Figures & Specs Summary:

DeTomaso Pantera Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the DeTomaso Pantera GTS 5.8 V8 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1973. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 GTS and the 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona.This particular DeTomaso Pantera has a 5766cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Pantera shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Pantera's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1382 kgs (3046 lbs) this makes the DeTomaso Pantera GTS 5.8 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The DeTomaso Pantera shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 5766cc 16V V8 engine produces 326 bhp (243 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 326 lb-ft (441.9 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the DeTomaso Pantera you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 (260.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the DeTomaso Pantera.

The DeTomaso Pantera has a Power to weight ratio of 235.8 bhp per ton and 235.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1973 Pantera competing with the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 (260.8 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 991 (260.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the DeTomaso Pantera generating around 235.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2012 BMW 6 Series M6 4.4 V8 F13 (260.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0 W12 (260.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.8 secs, this made the DeTomaso Pantera GTS 5.8 V8 as fast as the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T AWD (5.60 secs) the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T (5.60 secs) the 2020 Maserati Ghibli GranSport Petrol Hybrid (5.60 secs) the or the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (5.60 secs). This DeTomaso Pantera GTS 5.8 V8 is also faster than the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (5.70 secs) the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (5.70 secs) the 2016 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi 2.0 Turbo Clubsport (5.70 secs) the and the 2014 Abarth 695 Biposto 1.4 Turbo (5.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Pantera and the 2004 Lotus Exige S2 1.8

When talking about the performance of the DeTomaso Pantera on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.24 secs @ 103.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Lotus Exige S2 1.8 (13.19 secs), the 2018 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy EDC (13.19 secs), and the 1997 Honda NSX T 3.2 V6 (13.21 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1973 version of the DeTomaso Pantera GTS 5.8 V8 has a maximum speed of 179mph.

Top Speed of the 1973 Pantera equals the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (190 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1973 DeTomaso Pantera GTS 5.8 V8 then how about the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (190 mph), the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (190 mph), or the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged Convertible (190 mph).

Related Links:

1973 Pantera Rivals List.

A Brief History of DeTomaso

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