De Tomaso’s new Pantera spied leaving Modena factory

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De Tomaso Pantera prototype – Click above to watch the video after the jump

There are some things in this world that, no matter how many there are, we can never get quite enough. Like sleep. Or Victoria’s Secret lingerie models. (Or ideally, a combination of the two.) And of course, mid-engined Italian supercars.

The next expected to join the fold is De Tomaso. The long-dormant marque has been revived by former Fiat executive Gian Mario Rossignolo, but as for its first debut – the Deauville crossover – let’s just say it’s not what we were looking forward to most. No, that role will be filled by the revival of De Tomaso’s most iconic model: the Pantera.

The new supercar is expected to debut in the fall at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which means development must be well under way by now. Exhibit A: the video after the jump, which shows a barely-disguised prototype rolling out of De Tomaso’s headquarters in Modena, Italy. It looks the part and certainly sounds it, as well. But don’t take our word for it – follow the jump to watch the short spy clip for yourself.

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Report: De Tomaso Pantera will return in 2011

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Rumormill, MISC

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The De Tomaso Deauville concept debuted at the Geneva Motor Show to mostly disappointed reactions. Even if it wasn’t a re-dressed Cadillac SRX, it would be tough for anything to live up to the spectacular and long-running Pantera that DeTomaso is most commonly known for.

If you’re concerned that the new De Tomaso will descend the rat hole of unattractive milquetoast cars, fear not! The Pantera will be back. According to Pistonheads, De Tomaso will bring a new Pantera to the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. No further details are forthcoming, but it’s a glimmer of hope for enthusiasts.

[Source: Pistonheads | Photo: dave_28ca via Wikimedia Commons ]

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Geneva 2011: De Tomaso Deauville is Italian for “Not Pantera”

Filed under: Concept Cars, Geneva Motor Show, Crossover, Luxury, MISC

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De Tomaso Deauville – Click above for high-res image gallery

SLS or SLC? Neither. De Tomaso has pulled back the Geneva Motor Show wraps on its all-new model, and the four-door shall be known, officially, as the Deauville. If you’re experiencing a bit of déjà vu, that’s because the Italian automaker is resurrecting that particular moniker from its 1970s catalog, when it was attached to a much svelter creature than this rather odd looking sedan.

The five-passenger aluminum chassis’d sedan features a 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 under the hood producing 300-horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque from 2,000 to 5,000 rpm. Gear shifts are handled courtesy of a six-speed automatic transmission and power is sent out to all four wheels. The powertrain combination propels the Deauville to a limited top speed of 155 miles per hour, and helps it make the run from 0-60 mph in 6.7 seconds. Not too shabby for a sedan that weighs 4,078 pounds.

Gallery: De Tomaso Deauville: Geneva 2011

Gallery: De Tomaso Deauville Concept

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