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Do you remember back in the 70's? De Tomaso had brought us the cool Pantera. And now? Ares Design from Modena brings back the retro flair and gives the whole thing an extra shot of coolness. The boys and girls there are real artists with petrol running through their veins. In 2019, as we know, they have the Panther ProgettoUno presents. And after only two years, they have further spiced up the speedster. The highlight? A first class new one Transmission called "Leva Cambio Manuale Elettroattuata“ – it feels like manual shifting, but with a modern twist. Plus a cool one exhaust system, which now has three sound modes: Corsa Strada and Mobile. And don't let the new rims out of your sight - lighter, more stable, more stylish!
Ares Panther Evo & Progetto Uno
Two years later, and BOOM, the Panther enters the EVO round! The double-clutch transmission has now become more classic - but you can still do it manually steering wheel paddles or Gear levers intervene, but there is a small change in the H schema. In terms of design, the front remains old-school with the cool ones Pop-up headlights, but check the new ones Rims and Strip. And the rear? Completely revised! The old Lighting are out making way for new ones, and the exhaust pipes? Only two left but they look sharp and are placed higher up now.
The Ares Panther borrowed some of the looks of its old pal the Lamborghini Huracán, but pimped it up with a few extras. When you look at the speedster, you immediately think of the old retro vibe, but then BAM! – here comes the fat one front spoiler, the stark side skirts and the powerful bicycles. It's slightly longer than the Huracan, primarily in the front and rear. And because the designers don't do things by halves, they have them Windshield pushed back a bit. And under the hood? There he sits 5,2 liter V10 naturally aspirated, with a lot of power: 650 hp and 600 Nm! With that, the Panther goes in just 3,1 seconds from 0 to 100 and races with up to 325 km/h over the asphalt. For comparison: the former Pantera had a Ford V8.
Now onto the cool stuff!
Stability? No problem, thanks to the built-in Roll cage. And because carbon is simply stylish and light, the Panther has one Body from it – what helps him, for example Lose 100 pounds, And the headlights? They work like the oldies. The Panther stands on 20's in the front and 21's on the back, to be precise. And the Brake discs? They're made of carbon ceramic. Much of the interior is reminiscent of the Huracan, such as the touchscreen and digital displays. But there are also Pantera borrowings – like the cool square ones vents. And then of course: noble nappa, Alcantara and Accents made of carbon everywhere. But the best? You can customize the interior to your liking. Ares Design makes it possible!
Actually, the people at Ares Design just wanted 21 build the Panther ProgettoUno rockets. Now with the upgrade to Panther Evo – who knows if that's still the plan? Initially, the price for the speedster was set at EUR 334.900 (without the extras such as taxes). But wait! You still have to calculate the base car on top of that. So, if a German wants to get the Beast in his garage, based on a brand new Huracan, he should at least get his fill 620.000 EUR set. And we bet that the Italians will go a little further with the 2023 Panther Evo. With the Panther ProgettoUno and the Evo, there is now a worthy successor to the legendary De Tomaso Pantera. Thanks to the Lamborghini genetics, not only does it look sharp, but it's also technically very capable.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Historical background | In the 70s De Tomaso presented the legendary Pantera. Now Ares Design is reviving this sports car and constantly pimping it up. |
| Original version | The Panther ProgettoUno was introduced in 2019 and has already been optimized after two years of construction. The main focus was on the "Leva Cambio Manuale Elettroattuata" gearbox. |
| Latest upgrade | The latest upgrade bears the nickname "Evo" and integrates a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. |
| Optical changes to the Evo | New wheel rim design, rear end styling and exhaust arrangement. |
| Technical specifications | 650 hp, max. 600 Nm, sprint time of 3,1 seconds, top speed of 325 km/h, 5,2 liter V10 naturally aspirated engine. |
| body & weight | Carbon fiber laminate body, roll cage, weight reduction by 100 kg, dry weight: 1.423 kg. |
| Rims & tires | Front: 20 inch rims with 255/30 tires. Rear: 21-incher with 325/25 tires. |
| Bremsanlage | Rely on carbon-ceramic discs. |
| interior features | Infotainment touchscreen, Lamborghini digital instruments, bucket seats in nappa leather and Alcantara, carbon details, individual design according to customer requirements. |
| Price | Starting price: 334.900 EUR + taxes. With basic car, at least around 620.000 EUR for German customers. Probable price increase with Panther Evo. |
| Conclusion | Ares Design's Panther ProgettoUno and Panther Evo are legitimate successors to the iconic De Tomaso Pantera sports car, boasting impressive engineering and design thanks to their Lamborghini base. |
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