Ford powered midengine 2-seater, USA: 1971-1974. Europe: until about 1996. Originally a joint venture between Ford Motor Company USA and DeTomaso Automobili of Italy. Ford was enamoured by the the DeTomaso Mangusta (mongoose), an Italian midengine 2-seater with a Ford V8, but it wasn't quite up to the forthcoming USA safety and emission standards, so Ford approached DeTomaso about co-producing a sucessor: the PANTERA (Panther).
The Pantera used a 330 hp 351 Cleveland V8, mounted behind the seats, but in front of the rear wheels (rear-mid-engine). This is the standard for Formula One Racing, because it offers near 50/50 weight distribution, but with a slight rear bias which is considered to be the best for acceleration, handling, and braking, especially with a rear wheel drive car.
The Pantera is no longer being produced, but its sucessor, the Guara, is. Also, although the Guara is an awesome car, Americans love the styling, name, and Ford V8 power of the Pantera. DeTomaso has a Pantera show car, and it just might return.
The Pantera used a 330 hp 351 Cleveland V8, mounted behind the seats, but in front of the rear wheels (rear-mid-engine). This is the standard for Formula One Racing, because it offers near 50/50 weight distribution, but with a slight rear bias which is considered to be the best for acceleration, handling, and braking, especially with a rear wheel drive car.
The Pantera is no longer being produced, but its sucessor, the Guara, is. Also, although the Guara is an awesome car, Americans love the styling, name, and Ford V8 power of the Pantera. DeTomaso has a Pantera show car, and it just might return.
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America needs a less expensive alternative to the Ford GT, Mosler MT900, and Saleen S7. Come on Ford, give the 'Vette a run for it's money!
The VERY FIRST Mustang (Mustang 1: driveable show car and pace car) was a midengine sportscar. How about a production FORD Mustang 1, and the return of the DeTomaso Pantera (sold by Lincoln-Mercury). You could use one platform for both.
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I think the band PANTERA was named after the car.
America needs a less expensive alternative to the Ford GT, Mosler MT900, and Saleen S7. Come on Ford, give the 'Vette a run for it's money!
The VERY FIRST Mustang (Mustang 1: driveable show car and pace car) was a midengine sportscar. How about a production FORD Mustang 1, and the return of the DeTomaso Pantera (sold by Lincoln-Mercury). You could use one platform for both.
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I think the band PANTERA was named after the car.
by Car-roll Shelby fan July 15, 2006
Get the DeTomaso Pantera mug.n., adj., a male of white descent who possesses an acute sexual interest in Japanese women or Asian women in general. See also: Yellow Fever. A white male Asian fetishist. Will often try to justify his racist preference by expressing an 'interest' in Japanese 'culture'. May have an accompanying interest in anime, manga, or the like. May also make such claims as to be 'Asian at heart', or similar statements. Pinkertons are generally middle to upper middle class, of any political persuasion, of any geographic location, but in larger numbers concentrated in the United States and Britain, with both of their rich imperialist traditions. The North American subspecies of Pinkerton may futilely attempt to justify his sexual objectification by offering bizzarre explanations couched in warped logic. "I just like girls with light skin and black hair" or "Asians just look better to me", ignoring the fact that other races possess such physical traits. Will quite often take college Japanese courses in order to further his lecherous pursuits.
etymology: taken from the name of a character from Puccini's Madame Butterfly, Pinkerton, a United States Naval Officer who pursues a fifteen year-old Japanese girl while stationed there, despite having no intention of staying with her, eventually returning stateside to his American wife after impregenating Cio-Cio-san, or Madame Butterfly. He later returns to Japan with his American wife to take the bastard hapa child of Butterfly/Suzuki and Pinkerton home with the two of them to take care of, which ultimately drives Suzuki to suicide.
See also: White Devil
etymology: taken from the name of a character from Puccini's Madame Butterfly, Pinkerton, a United States Naval Officer who pursues a fifteen year-old Japanese girl while stationed there, despite having no intention of staying with her, eventually returning stateside to his American wife after impregenating Cio-Cio-san, or Madame Butterfly. He later returns to Japan with his American wife to take the bastard hapa child of Butterfly/Suzuki and Pinkerton home with the two of them to take care of, which ultimately drives Suzuki to suicide.
See also: White Devil
n. "The pinkerton was surprised when the Japanese exchange student declined his invitation for dinner and sex."
adj. "Rivers Cuomo is feeling mighty pinkerton these days."
adj. "Rivers Cuomo is feeling mighty pinkerton these days."
by modferret October 12, 2005
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A spectacular heavy metal band from the 80s and 90s that combined amazing guitar riffs by "dimebag" Darrel (third only to Eddie Van Halen and Jimmy hedrix)and intesnce vocals, and heavy drums. Pantera brought a new style to the metal scene, and may have single handedly kept metal alive during the grunge era. The band was unfortunetly split up after lead singer, Phil, left to persue other musical gatherings and ofcourse the tragic murder of "Dimebag" Darrel.
A really great mixture of fast drums, amazing riffs, raw lyrics, and outstanding bass. Pantera is all you need.
by lml Andrew lml September 8, 2006
Get the pantera mug.The action of preventing a person from retiring to bed. Common pinnering tactics employed are:
1) to physically restrain the person being pinnered (henceforth referred to as the 'pinnee')
2) to ask the pinnee to retell everything that has just happened in a film being watched then asking what was missed during the explanation (repeat as necessary)
3) initiating a 'who kissed whom' argument
N.B: Pinnering should only be undertaken in a controlled and supervised environment.
1) to physically restrain the person being pinnered (henceforth referred to as the 'pinnee')
2) to ask the pinnee to retell everything that has just happened in a film being watched then asking what was missed during the explanation (repeat as necessary)
3) initiating a 'who kissed whom' argument
N.B: Pinnering should only be undertaken in a controlled and supervised environment.
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Get the bowl painter mug.From the Latin word "pinkus," meaning "one with vagina," Nick Pinkerton is a controversial figure in public lore, as he possesses both female genitalia and a propensity to flirt with strong men. However, somehow Nick has escaped the public eye by masquerading as a male, despite his overwhelming femininity.
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