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Penned by [[Marcello Gandini]] and [[Alejandro de Tomaso]], the '''Bigua''' was [[De Tomaso]]'s replacement for its twenty year old Pantera. Introduced in 1996 at the Geneva Motor Show, the name was replaced with [[De Tomaso Mangusta|Mangusta]] during preproduction. It is powered by a Ford 4.6-liter V8, an engine also used in the Mustang. The double-overhead cam, all-alloy V8 was capable of producing 305 horsepower. The vehicle can be opted with either a Borg-Warner 5-speed manual or a computer-controlled 4-speed automatic. Acceleration times were impressive, going 0-60 in just 4.2 seconds. Most prior DeTomaso models featured [[MR layout|mid-engined]] designs; the Bigua, however, is front-engined. The Ford influence is not just mechanical, but aesthetically too. The instruments and other parts of the interior have taken styling cues from Ford with amenities such as air conditioning, CD sound system, power windows, locks, and seats. | Penned by [[Marcello Gandini]] and [[Alejandro de Tomaso]], the '''Bigua''' was [[De Tomaso]]'s replacement for its twenty year old [[De Tomaso Pantera|Pantera]]. Introduced in 1996 at the Geneva Motor Show, the name was replaced with [[De Tomaso Mangusta|Mangusta]] during preproduction. It is powered by a Ford 4.6-liter V8, an engine also used in the Mustang. The double-overhead cam, all-alloy V8 was capable of producing 305 horsepower. The vehicle can be opted with either a Borg-Warner 5-speed manual or a computer-controlled 4-speed automatic. Acceleration times were impressive, going 0-60 in just 4.2 seconds. Most prior DeTomaso models featured [[MR layout|mid-engined]] designs; the Bigua, however, is front-engined. The Ford influence is not just mechanical, but aesthetically too. The instruments and other parts of the interior have taken styling cues from Ford with amenities such as air conditioning, CD sound system, power windows, locks, and seats. | ||
Revision as of 22:54, 10 December 2006
Penned by Marcello Gandini and Alejandro de Tomaso, the Bigua was De Tomaso's replacement for its twenty year old Pantera. Introduced in 1996 at the Geneva Motor Show, the name was replaced with Mangusta during preproduction. It is powered by a Ford 4.6-liter V8, an engine also used in the Mustang. The double-overhead cam, all-alloy V8 was capable of producing 305 horsepower. The vehicle can be opted with either a Borg-Warner 5-speed manual or a computer-controlled 4-speed automatic. Acceleration times were impressive, going 0-60 in just 4.2 seconds. Most prior DeTomaso models featured mid-engined designs; the Bigua, however, is front-engined. The Ford influence is not just mechanical, but aesthetically too. The instruments and other parts of the interior have taken styling cues from Ford with amenities such as air conditioning, CD sound system, power windows, locks, and seats.
The most appealing feature of the vehicle is its modular top design. The car can be configured as an open-topped target, convertible and closed coupe. The middle top can be removed and the rear top and window can rotate down into the body.
Production was expected to be in the neighborhood of 500 units per year.
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