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! colspan=2 | '''De Tomaso Guarà'''
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! colspan=2 style="text-align:center; font-weight:normal; background:#ddb;" | [[De Tomaso]]
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| aka
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| Production
| 1994-2004
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| Class
| [[Supercar]]
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| Body Style
| 2-door, 2-seat, [[MR layout|Mid-Engined]]<br>Coupe<br>Barchetta (Spider)
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Length
| 165 in
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| Width
| 79.9 in
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Height
| 47.2 in
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Wheelbase
| 102.7 in
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Weight
| Coupé: 3086 lb (1400 kg)<br>Barchetta: 2315 lb (1050 kg)<br>2500 lb (1998)
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Transmission
| [[Getrag]] 6-speed manual
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Engine
| 4.4 litre BMW light alloy V8<br>4.6 litre Ford/Visteon light alloy V8
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| Power
| 396.9 hp @ 6000 rpm (1998)<br>370.0 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm(1998)
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| Similar
| [[Acura NSX]]
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| Designer
|
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The '''[[De Tomaso]] Guarà''' is a sports car and the last project of the founder and owner [[Alejandro de Tomaso]] put into the market. Presented 1993 in [[Geneva Motor Show|Geneva]], the Guarà was available as [[Coupé]] and open [[Barchetta]]. The latter corresponds to the coupe but without roof and proper windscreen. Just a small air deflector protects the passenger and the driver from the elements and it had to be driven using a helmet. The Guarà is based on the [[Maserati]] Barchetta Stradale prototype from 1991, a true race car from which a few conversions finally made it onto the public roads. The third model was the Guarà Spider, a convertible with a small canvas top; only five were produced
The '''[[De Tomaso]] Guarà''' is a sports car and the last project of the founder and owner [[Alejandro de Tomaso]] put into the market. Presented 1993 in [[Geneva Motor Show|Geneva]], the Guarà was available as [[Coupé]] and open [[Barchetta]]. The latter corresponds to the coupe but without roof and proper windscreen. Just a small air deflector protects the passenger and the driver from the elements and it had to be driven using a helmet. The Guarà is based on the [[Maserati]] Barchetta Stradale prototype from 1991, a true race car from which a few conversions finally made it onto the public roads. The third model was the Guarà Spider, a convertible with a small canvas top; only five were produced


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Though sources vary, approximately 10 to 12 Barchettas, 5 Spiders and about 50 Coupés were sold. Production of Spiders ceased when De Tomaso switched to the Ford engine as the new powerplant did not leave enough room for the canvas.
Though sources vary, approximately 10 to 12 Barchettas, 5 Spiders and about 50 Coupés were sold. Production of Spiders ceased when De Tomaso switched to the Ford engine as the new powerplant did not leave enough room for the canvas.


Engines:
==Engines==


'''1993&ndash;1998'''
'''1993&ndash;1998'''
* BMW light alloy V8
* BMW light alloy V8
* 4.4&nbsp;L, 32-valve
* 4.4&nbsp;L, 32-valve
* 276&nbsp;[[Horsepower#PS|PS]] (272&nbsp;[[Horsepower#hp (SAE)|hp]]/203&nbsp;[[Watt|kW]])
* 276&nbsp;[[Horsepower#PS|PS]] (272&nbsp;[[Horsepower#hp (SAE)|hp]]/203&nbsp;kW)
** Note: a 304&nbsp;PS (300&nbsp;hp/224&nbsp;kW) version was announced but most likely just a prototype was built with that engine
** Note: a 304&nbsp;PS (300&nbsp;hp/224&nbsp;kW) version was announced but most likely just a prototype was built with that engine
* 6-speed manual
* 6-speed manual
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** Coupé: €118000
** Coupé: €118000
** Barchetta: €104000
** Barchetta: €104000
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:DeTomaso Guarà.jpg|Notice the aesthetic similarities with the [[Acura NSX]].
Image:Detomaso-2.jpg|A very rare De Tomaso Guarà Barchetta .
Image:Barchetta2.jpg|A factory sanctioned image of the Barchetta in profile.
Image:Guara3.jpg|The rear of the Guarà showcases typical late 80's to early 90's automotive styling. Note the louvered taillights.
Image:DT Guara B.jpg|The Guarà Barchetta
</gallery>
{{De Tomaso}}


== External link ==
== External link ==
*[http://www.detomaso.it De Tomaso official Web Site]
*[http://www.detomaso.it De Tomaso official Web Site]


[[Category:Current Models]]
[[Category:De Tomaso vehicles|Guarà]]
[[Category:De Tomaso vehicles|Guarà]]
[[Category:Supercars]]
[[Category:Supercars]]
[[Category:MR layout vehicles]]
[[Category:MR layout vehicles]]
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Latest revision as of 06:26, 9 February 2007

Guara2.jpg
De Tomaso Guarà
De Tomaso
aka
Production 1994-2004
Class Supercar
Body Style 2-door, 2-seat, Mid-Engined
Coupe
Barchetta (Spider)
Length 165 in
Width 79.9 in
Height 47.2 in
Wheelbase 102.7 in
Weight Coupé: 3086 lb (1400 kg)
Barchetta: 2315 lb (1050 kg)
2500 lb (1998)
Transmission Getrag 6-speed manual
Engine 4.4 litre BMW light alloy V8
4.6 litre Ford/Visteon light alloy V8
Power 396.9 hp @ 6000 rpm (1998)
370.0 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm(1998)
Similar Acura NSX
Designer

The De Tomaso Guarà is a sports car and the last project of the founder and owner Alejandro de Tomaso put into the market. Presented 1993 in Geneva, the Guarà was available as Coupé and open Barchetta. The latter corresponds to the coupe but without roof and proper windscreen. Just a small air deflector protects the passenger and the driver from the elements and it had to be driven using a helmet. The Guarà is based on the Maserati Barchetta Stradale prototype from 1991, a true race car from which a few conversions finally made it onto the public roads. The third model was the Guarà Spider, a convertible with a small canvas top; only five were produced

The first cars (mainly Coupés) were sold in 1994 and with some interruptions the Coupé and the Barchetta still were available (prepayment required) in 2005/2006 in Italy, Austria and Switzerland. However, it seems there were no cars built after 2004 when the company went into liqudation.

Fibreglass, Kevlar, and other Composites make the body shell, fitted to a tubular frame. The suspension is true Formula 1 and IndyCar technology with independent upper and lower wishbone with pushrod front and read end suspension. The Guarà is known for its highly agile handling which makes it a bit too talkative to the normal driver.

First, the Guarà was built using technology and interior parts from BMW but later all cars came equipped with Ford/Visteon (Canada) parts and engines. The Guara was never homologated for US sale.

Though sources vary, approximately 10 to 12 Barchettas, 5 Spiders and about 50 Coupés were sold. Production of Spiders ceased when De Tomaso switched to the Ford engine as the new powerplant did not leave enough room for the canvas.

Engines

1993–1998

  • BMW light alloy V8
  • 4.4 L, 32-valve
  • 276 PS (272 hp/203 kW)
    • Note: a 304 PS (300 hp/224 kW) version was announced but most likely just a prototype was built with that engine
  • 6-speed manual

1998–2004 (1993– for America)

  • Ford/Visteon light alloy V8
  • 4.6 L, 32-valve
  • 320 hp (239 kW)
    • Supercharged engines producing 375 and 430 hp (280 and 321 kW) were announced but never built
  • 6-speed manual
  • Maximum speed
  • Coupé: 270 km/h (168 mph)
  • Barchetta: 275 km/h (171 mph)
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h (62 mph): approximately 5.0 s
  • Weight
    • Coupé: 1400 kg (3086 lb)
    • Barchetta: 1050 kg (2315 lb)
  • Prices in 2005
    • Coupé: €118000
    • Barchetta: €104000

Gallery

  • Notice the aesthetic similarities with the Acura NSX.

  • A very rare De Tomaso Guarà Barchetta .

  • A factory sanctioned image of the Barchetta in profile.

  • The rear of the Guarà showcases typical late 80's to early 90's automotive styling. Note the louvered taillights.

  • The Guarà Barchetta


De Tomaso road car timeline Template:Edit
1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s
Independent
Supercars Vallelunga Mangusta Pantera Biguà/Mangusta
Supercars Guarà
Sedan Deauville
2+2 Longchamp


External link

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