- Panther 6
Infobox Automobile
name = Panther 6
manufacturer = Panther
production = 1977
class =Sports Car
layout =RMR layout
body_style =Convertible
engine = 8.193 L "Cadillac V8 500ci"
transmission = 3 speed automatic
wheelbase = Auto mm|2670|1
length = Auto mm|4870|1
width = Auto mm|2030|1
height = Auto mm|1220|1
weight = Auto kg|1302|1
fuel_capacity = 136.4 litresThe Panther 6 is an extravagant six-wheel convertible powered by a mid-mounted 8.2 l (500 in³)
Cadillac V8 engine with twin turbochargers. It was produced by Panther in 1977. Only two cars were ever made (one white, one black), both of which still exist.The six wheel configuration was inspired by the Tyrrell P34. The layout was one pair of rear wheels with 265/50 VR16 tyres and two pairs of steerable front wheels with 205/40 VR13 tyres.
The specification included a detachable hard top and convertible soft top, electronic instruments, air conditioning, an automatic fire extinguisher, electric seats and windows, a telephone and television.
Claims for the top speed of this vehicle suggested it was capable of over Auto mph|200|0, however these claims are so far unsubstantiated.
External links
* [http://www.pantherclub.co.uk/Georges/P6page/P6page.htm Panther 6 page]
* [http://www.MyPanther.de Panther Car site incl. Panther6 Video]Bibilography
*"The Observer's Book of Automobiles"
Frederick Warne & Co (1978) ISBN 0-7232-1585-5
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