{"id":465468,"date":"2024-01-13T03:58:25","date_gmt":"2024-01-13T03:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=465468"},"modified":"2024-09-06T02:12:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T02:12:16","slug":"de-tomaso-announces-p72-hypercar-delivery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/de-tomaso-announces-p72-hypercar-delivery\/","title":{"rendered":"De Tomaso announces P72 Hypercar delivery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Established in 1959 under the visionary leadership of Argentine racing star, Alejandro De Tomaso<\/a>, the De Tomaso<\/a> enterprise was founded upon a fundamental yet potent concept: design and build high-performance sports cars that seamlessly melded the allure of Italian design with precision engineering.<\/p>\n

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Background<\/h2>\n

The collaborative brainchild of Shelby<\/a> and De Tomaso, known as the ‘Prototipi’ or ‘P70<\/a>,’ because of its planned 7.0-liter engine. However, as the project unfolded, the dynamic of two dominant figures resulted in the dissolution of their partnership, just on the cusp of completing the cars. The Shelby – De Tomaso P70 endures as the sole mechanical testament to what might have been a triumphant alliance. With its innovative ultralight central spine chassis and an ingeniously integrated Ford V8 engine, the P70 boasted a power-to-weight ratio that could effortlessly outmatch or surpass the competition.<\/p>\n

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Rebirth of a legend<\/h2>\n

In 2019, the world witnessed the debut of the P72, an amorous tribute to the legendary sports cars of the 1960s and 70s, most notably the iconic De Tomaso P70<\/a>. Even today, the P70 remains a bit of a mystery, an unlikely collaboration between two of the most formidable personalities in international motorsport, Carroll Shelby and Alejandro de Tomaso. Together, they envisioned a race car that could dominate the likes of Porsche<\/a>, Ferrari<\/a> and Ford.<\/p>\n

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In commemoration of De Tomaso’s 60th Anniversary, we proudly introduced the inaugural project of our resurgence, the P72.<\/a> This elegant creation pays heartfelt homage to the De Tomaso P70, drawing inspiration and visual cues from the original race car. The P72 forges a new segment, placing a paramount emphasis on driver engagement and a return to analog nostalgia. In tandem with its cutting-edge chassis dynamics, the P72 boasts a full carbon fiber body exuding timeless aesthetics, coupled with a manual transmission. It’s a vehicle that transcends generations.<\/p>\n

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Production to commence H2 2024<\/h2>\n

The P72 remains the epitome of exclusivity, with a mere 72 coupes slated for global production, with every unit already spoken for. Production will be executed by HWA Engineering Speed<\/a>, the company founded by Hans Werner Aufrecht. Many will recognize the name as the co-founder of AMG<\/a> which was eventually sold to Mercedes<\/a> in 1998.<\/p>\n

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