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'''De Tomaso Mangusta''' was a [[sports car]] from [[Italy|Italian]] automobile manifacturer [[De Tomaso]] between [[1967]] and [[1970]], replacing the [[De Tomaso Vallelunga|Vallelunga]] model. It was replaced by [[De Tomaso Pantera]] in [[1971]].
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!colspan=2 style="color: white; background: darkred;"|'''De Tomaso Mangusta'''
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|Manufacturer  ||  [[De Tomaso]]
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|Production  ||  1967–1971 (400 produced)
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|Predecessor  ||  [[De Tomaso Vallelunga]]
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|Successor  ||  [[De Tomaso Pantera]]
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|Class  ||  [[Sports car]]  
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|Body style  ||  2-door [[coupe]]
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|Engine  ||  4.7-litre (4728 cc/289 cid) [[V8]]<br>5.0-litre (4949 cc/302 cid) [[V8]]
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|Transmission  ||  ZF 5-speed manual
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|Layout  ||  [[RMR layout]]
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|Wheelbase  || 
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|Length  || 
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|Height  ||  1100mm 
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|Weight  ||  1185kg
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The Mangusta has a [[Mid-engine design|mid-mounted]] [[V8]] egnie. [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]] designed the car, which is easily recognised by its [[Gull-wing doors|gull wing]] style doors over the engine and luggage compartment.
 
  
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[[Image:De Tomaso Mangusta Gruppe 4 GT.JPG|thumb|250px|De Tomaso Mangusta Group 4 GT]]
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The '''De Tomaso Mangusta''' was a [[sports car]] from [[Italy|Italian]] automobile manufacturer [[De Tomaso]] produced between 1967 and 1971. 
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==History==
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The Mangusta replaced the [[De Tomaso Vallelunga|Vallelunga]] model, on which its [[chassis]] was based. The word "Mangusta" is Latin for "[[Mongoose]]", an animal that eats [[cobra|cobras]]. It was rumored that the car was so named because De Tomaso had been promised engines from Ford that went to the [[AC Cobra|Shelby Cobra]] instead.  The Mangusta was replaced by the much cheaper to build [[De Tomaso Pantera]] in 1971.
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There are reported to be fewer than 200 left in existence of approximately 400 built.
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==Specifications==
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Originally fitted with Ford 289 V8 engine. In North American market was introduced a [[Mid-engine design|mid-mounted]] 306 [[Horsepower|hp]] Ford [[Ford Boss 302 engine|302]] [[V8]] engine drove a 5 speed [[ZF Friedrichshafen|ZF]] [[transaxle]]. [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]] designed the car, which is easily recognised by its [[Gull-wing doors|gull wing]] doors over the engine and luggage compartment. [[Disc brakes]] were fitted at all four corners.  Top speed was claimed to be 250 km/h (155 mph).
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The Mangusta was relatively inexpensive for the time, but with a 32/68 weight distribution and a less then solid [[chassis]] suffered from stability problems and poor [[Car handling|handling]].  The car was also cramped and had extremely low ground clearance.
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==Revival==
 
The Mangusta name was revived in the late 1990s and early 2000s when the concept car [[De Tomaso Bigua]] became the [[Qvale Mangusta]], after a dispute between De Tomaso and business partner [[Qvale]].
 
The Mangusta name was revived in the late 1990s and early 2000s when the concept car [[De Tomaso Bigua]] became the [[Qvale Mangusta]], after a dispute between De Tomaso and business partner [[Qvale]].
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==Appearances in media==
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*A Mangusta can be seen parked behind Bill while he is visiting Bud in [[Quentin Tarantino]]'s [[Kill Bill, Vol. 2]].  This is a reference to the DiVAS snake codenames.
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*[[Kylie Minogue]] is shown driving a Mangusta on the video for [[Can't Get You Out Of My Head]].
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==External links==
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* [http://www.allsportauto.com/english/modules.php?name=Sportphoto&zl_idMD=512] - Pictures of a '69 De Tomaso Mangusta
  
  
 
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Revision as of 12:46, 22 April 2008

De Tomaso Mangusta
De Tomaso Mangusta
Manufacturer De Tomaso
Production 1967–1971 (400 produced)
Predecessor De Tomaso Vallelunga
Successor De Tomaso Pantera
Class Sports car
Body style 2-door coupe
Engine 4.7-litre (4728 cc/289 cid) V8
5.0-litre (4949 cc/302 cid) V8
Transmission ZF 5-speed manual
Layout RMR layout
Wheelbase
Length
Width
Height 1100mm
Weight 1185kg
Similar
Designer


De Tomaso Mangusta Group 4 GT

The De Tomaso Mangusta was a sports car from Italian automobile manufacturer De Tomaso produced between 1967 and 1971.

History

The Mangusta replaced the Vallelunga model, on which its chassis was based. The word "Mangusta" is Latin for "Mongoose", an animal that eats cobras. It was rumored that the car was so named because De Tomaso had been promised engines from Ford that went to the Shelby Cobra instead. The Mangusta was replaced by the much cheaper to build De Tomaso Pantera in 1971.

There are reported to be fewer than 200 left in existence of approximately 400 built.

Specifications

Originally fitted with Ford 289 V8 engine. In North American market was introduced a mid-mounted 306 hp Ford 302 V8 engine drove a 5 speed ZF transaxle. Giorgetto Giugiaro designed the car, which is easily recognised by its gull wing doors over the engine and luggage compartment. Disc brakes were fitted at all four corners. Top speed was claimed to be 250 km/h (155 mph).

The Mangusta was relatively inexpensive for the time, but with a 32/68 weight distribution and a less then solid chassis suffered from stability problems and poor handling. The car was also cramped and had extremely low ground clearance.

Revival

The Mangusta name was revived in the late 1990s and early 2000s when the concept car De Tomaso Bigua became the Qvale Mangusta, after a dispute between De Tomaso and business partner Qvale.

Appearances in media


External links

  • [1] - Pictures of a '69 De Tomaso Mangusta



De Tomaso Modena S.p.A. car timeline, 1960s–2010s
Type 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s
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RMR Vallelunga Mangusta Pantera Guarà
FR Sedan
FR Coupé 		Deauville
Longchamp Biguà
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