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De Tomaso Mangusta 1967-1971

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De Tomaso Mangusta 4.7

Country Italy
Top Speed (mph) 155 (claimed)
0-60 mph 6.0
0-100 mph 13.7
BHP 305 @6200rpm
Torque lbft 392 @3800rpm
Engine capacity CC/CU 4728/289
Engine type V8 Carburettor
Aspiration Normal
Compression Ratio 9.8:1 - 10.5:1
Valve Type/No Overhead 16
Transmission (manual/auto) Manual
No of speeds 5
Wheels driven RWD
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2
Length (in) 168
Width (in) 72.4
Height (in) 43
Kerb Weight (lbs) 2900-3400 (various sources)
Additional Info: Mangusta is Italian for Mongoose. Styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro and shown at the 1966 Turin Motor Show. A few special models were built early on, including a Spyder and a 327 Chevy powered example for GM's Vice President Bill Mitchell (although he could not fit into the car!). A total of around 400 were built, of which approximately 120 were 289cu Ford V8's for the European market (above) and around 280 were 302cu Ford V8's for the US market (below). A handling issue due to a near 70/30 weight dsitribution towards the rear was a very big negative never overcome.


De Tomaso Mangusta 5.0

Country Italy
Top Speed (mph) 118-130 (various sources)
0-50 mph 5.4
0-60 mph 7
1/4 mile 15.1
BHP 230 @4800rpm
Torque lbft 310 @2800rpm
BHP per ton 165
Engine capacity CC/CU 4949/302
Engine type V8 Carburettor
Aspiration Normal
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Valve Type/No Overhead 16
Transmission (manual/auto) Manual
No of speeds 5
Wheels driven RWD
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2
Length (in) 168
Width (in) 72.4
Height (in) 43
Kerb Weight (lbs) 3049
Additional Info: Used by Bill in the movie Kill Bill Vol 2 and by Kylie Minogue in her "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" music video.


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