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The '''Vallelunga''' was an extremely rare [[MR layout|mid-engined]] [[ | The '''Vallelunga''' was an extremely rare [[MR layout|mid-engined]] [[sportscar]] produced by [[De Tomaso]] from 1965 through 1967. The Vallelunga was based on De Tomaso's [[Formula One]] racing technology, and the [[spyder|spider]] version was first shown as a [[concept car]] at the [[Turin Motor Show]] in 1963. It entered production (by [[Ghia]]) two years later, with 53 coupe models built. | ||
The Vallelunga became one of the first mid-engined cars ever built when it entered production. It served as an inspiration to [[Lamborghini]], [[Ferrari]], and [[ | The Vallelunga became one of the first mid-engined cars ever built when it entered production. It served as an inspiration to [[Lamborghini]], [[Ferrari]], and [[Lotus]] who all introduced MR cars within a few years of the De Tomaso. | ||
The engine was a 1592 cc [[straight-4]] from [[Ford Motor Company]] with 104 hp (78 kW) at 6200 rpm. The small car weighed just 585 kg (1290 lb) and had an [[independent suspension]] all around. | The engine was a 1592 cc [[straight-4]] from [[Ford Motor Company]] with 104 hp (78 kW) at 6200 rpm. The small car weighed just 585 kg (1290 lb) and had an [[independent suspension]] all around. |
Revision as of 00:54, 10 December 2006
The Vallelunga was an extremely rare mid-engined sportscar produced by De Tomaso from 1965 through 1967. The Vallelunga was based on De Tomaso's Formula One racing technology, and the spider version was first shown as a concept car at the Turin Motor Show in 1963. It entered production (by Ghia) two years later, with 53 coupe models built.
The Vallelunga became one of the first mid-engined cars ever built when it entered production. It served as an inspiration to Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Lotus who all introduced MR cars within a few years of the De Tomaso.
The engine was a 1592 cc straight-4 from Ford Motor Company with 104 hp (78 kW) at 6200 rpm. The small car weighed just 585 kg (1290 lb) and had an independent suspension all around.
Sources
- De Tomaso Vallelunga, European Car Magazine
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