It seems that now De Tomaso it's back. The legendary Italian firm, founded by the Argentine engineer Alessando de Tomaso, has come back to life. For this, it has chosen one of the most important festivals in the sector, the Goodwood Festival of Speed that has taken place these days. At the appointment, they have come with a model that, although it has raised great expectations, was not the one expected by the fans of the firm.
They expected them to present a kind of De Tomaso Pantera remastered. Even so, be that as it may, it is proof that his new owners they are doing everything possible to rescue her from the darkest ostracism. In this way, they have been present in the sample with the From Taken P72. This is a model with which they have also honored the memory of another mythical vehicle in the brand: the 70 P1960 competition.
The De Tomaso P72 looks simply spectacular
El design of the The Tomaso P72 reminiscent of those classics from the middle of the last century. Saving the distances, we could say that they wanted to rescue the strokes that the P70 that the firm developed together with Carrol Shelby. Still, because of the shape of his optical groups, volumes, proportions, wheel arches and bumpers, we could say that it is closer to mythical models such as the Ferrari 330 P2.
Even so, the P72 stands out for its own elements that use the latest technologies. Thus, the optical groups make use of LEDs, showing off, in the case of the fronts, a very attractive luminous signature. Carbon fiber is another current element that occupies a large part of its volumes. Thanks to her, he can boast of great air intakes on the front or sides. Finally, we cannot ignore the glass dome transparent on the rear.
Interior dressed in sumptuous materials
If we go to interior of the The Tomaso P72 we can observe a high level craftsmanship. From the outset, it gives air to what other models look like, such as the latest Pagani. For its creation, those responsible for the brand have used very exclusive materials. Thus, there is no shortage of leather, wood, cut glass and carbon fiber spread over different zones and elements.
Together they create a atmosphere high luxury, represented in elements such as the gear lever, the clocks on the instrument panel or the seating. Its cabin is configured exclusively for two passengers, presenting a typical sports car access. The doors have guillotine opening, offering a generous step towards the passenger compartment. However, the interior levels of habitability have not been revealed.
High level technique and mechanics
In the many years that De Tomaso It has disappeared, it has passed through several owners. Currently, it is under the umbrella of a Hong Kong holding company called Ideal Team Ventures. This is the same one that protects Apollo, so you only have to add 2+2 to know that the new P72 has a lot to do with the Intense Emotion. A detail that advances it is the exhaust outlet located on the rear, at the end of the glass dome that reveals its engine located in a central-rear position.
Furthermore, this fact indicates that the P72 I would use the gasoline block 12 liter V6.3 atmospheric source Ferrari. The final power that it yields in the Intensa Emozione is 750 CV, but in the case of the Italian model it could be less. The reason for this is simple: De Tomaso I would have in mind to enroll in the LMP2 category of the FIA. Still, it would be around 500 CV, a remarkable figure for its rebirth.
To develop this model, De Tomaso has started from the same chassis in carbon fiber that uses the Intensa Emozione. Thanks to it, you will obtain a very light final weight on the scale as well as first-rate dynamic behavior. All in all, the brand wants to create a new market niche, that of classic design GT, modern high-performance technology. For now, the production of the P72 is encrypted in 72 units at an estimated price (not definitive) of 750 thousand euros. The order book is now officially open.
Source – De Tomaso
