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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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 4.6 litre Ford V8, an engine also used in the Mustang. The double-overhead cam, all-alloy engine was capable of producing 305 hp. 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, was 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 and includes amenities such as air conditioning, CD sound system, power windows, locks, and seats. Production was expected to be in the neighborhood of 500 units per year. | 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 4.6 litre Ford V8, an engine also used in the Mustang. The double-overhead cam, all-alloy engine was capable of producing 305 hp. 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, was 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 and includes amenities such as air conditioning, CD sound system, power windows, locks, and seats. Production was expected to be in the neighborhood of 500 units per year. | ||
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Overview
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 4.6 litre Ford V8, an engine also used in the Mustang. The double-overhead cam, all-alloy engine was capable of producing 305 hp. 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, was 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 and includes amenities such as air conditioning, CD sound system, power windows, locks, and seats. Production was expected to be in the neighborhood of 500 units per year.
Configurable Top
Capitalizing on the popularity of the Mercedes-Benz SLK's folding metal roof, the Bigua/Mangusta featured a modular metal top design. The car can be configured as an open-topped targa, a convertible or a closed coupe at the push of a button. The middle panel can be removed (by hand) and the rear top and window can then be rotate down into the bodywork.
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