During the life of this Detomaso Pantera, it was outfitted to race. The detomaso Pantera is quick from the factory, being mid engine, and with more than adequate amounts of torque derived from its Ford 351 Windsor engine. This Detomaso Pantera was outfitted with the following.
Gotti modular wheel, 8“ x 15“ front and 10“ x 15“ rear.
The 351 Cleveland was fitted with a stroker crank good for 393 cubic inch displacement.
Electronic Fuel Injection (four-coil Haltech with rev limiter ) and eight-throat throttle-body injection system
438HP on the dyno
10 quart oil pan
Vented Wilwood 4-piston disc brakes F&R
Koni shocks
Light-weight lower control arms
Heavy-duty after-market drive shafts High HP/TQ (Pantera Performance)
Safety Fuel Cell—foam filled bladder (Pantera Performance)
Cooling system:
Large Aluminum Lay down Radiator (Pantera Performance)
Ducted dual radiator fans and stainless steel pressure and overflow tanks.
Vented Hood
Cockpit, underhood, and controls:
Upgraded Modern Fuse Panel (Pantera Electronics, Inc)
5-Point Roll Cage
Fire suppression system (needs recharging)
White-face center console gauges (Pantera Performance)
Momo steering wheel
Lowered floor pan (under seats—2” extra headroom)
Recaro Racing Seats
5-point racing harness
3 piece firewall—easy access to engine front
This Detomaso Pantera is a track day beast.
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00:00 Introduction
01:19 History of De Tomaso - Merger with Ford
02:32 Overheating Issue with Panteras / Pantera Performance Parts
03:39 Trunk Space / Removing Trunk Insert for Engine Bay Access / MODS
05:09 Additional Car MODS / Wider Tires / Steel Flares / Flush Mounted Windshield / Marty Reports
07:04 Floor Pan MOD / Interior MODS / Track Ready Build
08:29 73/74’ Gas Crisis / EPA-DOT Aesthetic Influences / Pantera Bumper Differences
10:17 Outro