These Modern Cars Are Keeping Manual Transmission Alive and Well
- De Tomaso revealed the production-ready P72 supercar in 2025, nearly six years after debuting its concept version.
- The P72’s design draws heavily from the 1965 De Tomaso P70 race car, reflecting the brand’s revival and heritage.
- The car features a bespoke carbon fiber monocoque chassis, a supercharged 5.0-liter Ford V8 engine, and a six-speed manual transmission.
- The engine produces about 700 horsepower and 604 lb-ft torque, with De Tomaso emphasizing “exhilarating in-gear performance” over top speed.
- De Tomaso will deliver all 72 units later in 2025, with prices starting around $1.6 million and a focus on analog driving experience.
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De Tomaso launches €1.6m P72 Luxury Hypercar as ESGL Business Combination Nears Completion
SINGAPORE, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESGL Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ESGL), a leader in sustainable circular solutions, announces a major milestone in its strategic merger with De Tomaso Automobili: the official unveiling of the production specification P72. This event…
These Modern Cars Are Keeping Manual Transmission Alive and Well
After first captivating audiences six years ago at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, De Tomaso has just unveiled the production version of the P72 supercar. The car is equipped with a supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 engine producing 700 horsepower, blending stunning Italian bodywork with potent American V-8 power. Of course, one of the core elements of the P72’s driver-centric design is its six-speed manual transmission. Such a feature is uncommon in t…
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