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1973 De Tomaso
Pantera
This automobile fabricated in late "72"
as a "73" model, thus having the early dash with late body work.
Specifications & Modifications
Engine & Transmission
Engine, 1996 Ford "Cobra" 4.6 L, 365 HP, Redline 7200 RPM, dual overhead
cam, 4
valves per cylinder, aluminum block & heads. 250 LBS. Lighter than stock cast
iron block. Motronic computer engine control. R-34 air conditioning upgrade
polished stainless steel fire wall and gas tank shroud installation from Panteras
by Wilkinson. Cooling upgrades include, stainless steel tubes and heavy duty
radiator & fans from Hall Pantera.
Transmission, stock German built by "ZF" 5 speed with 4th & 5th gears as
overdrive.
Body
Steel fender flares, front fiberglass molded (rare) Revson spoiler. Power
antenna, Euro Group 4 taillights, Vaider rectangular headlights. Blacked out
window trim coded glass, new rubber seals throughout.
Polished aluminum, 8-1/2" x 17" front, 12" x 18" rear. Carbon
suspension & brakes.
Adjustable springs, shocks using stock valving. New stock rubber
bushings, from Panteras by Wilkinson. Urethane sway bar bushings, stock front
sway bar, "GTS" chromed 7/8" rear sway bar, billet rear stub axels with new
bearings and U joints from Hall Pantera. Bump steer, caster & camber corrected.
Brakes, stock rotors, wilwood 4 piston aluminum calipers and master cylinder from Pantera Performance. Stock
rear calipers retained for emergency brake.
Interior
Corvette electric seats, Momo steering wheel. Fire wall notched for more passenger
room. Racing style pedals and custom polished stainless steel kick panels. New
stock switches, relays added to headlight circuits.
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