That exhaust note is music to our ears.
Automotive YouTube channel Varryx has shared a new video of the De Tomaso P72, letting us get up close and personal with this incredibly styled supercar.
One thing stands out in the clip, and that's the high-pitched sound. The example seen here sounds utterly raucous. In the pit lane, the motor emits a soulful V12-like bellow that quickly translates into a glorious V10-like howl, a sound most modern F1 cars would be envious of.
As it screams down the main straight of the track, it's clear the P72 is a seriously quick machine. It rockets down the tarmac at breakneck speeds, with a high-pitched whine in tow. But wait a minute – isn't the P72 supposed to be powered by Ford's Coyote V8?
Yes, production models will be powered by the Mustang V8. We're not quite sure how the automaker has managed to make it sound quite so exotic, but we do know the P72 receives a Roush supercharger that pushes the outputs to 700 horsepower and 608 lb-ft of torque.
Then again, there's a chance that this may be a V12-powered prototype. Remember, the P72 is based on the underpinnings of the Apollo Intensa Emozione, which uses a Ferrari-derived 6.2-liter 12-cylinder engine. Then again, the P72 seen here doesn't sound anything like the Intensa Emozione that hit Monza recently.
Aside from the blistering speed and spine-tingling exhaust note, the P72 impresses with its beautiful bodywork. Even though the company has been accused of stealing the design, we must say we're rather taken with it, especially in this silver and copper color combo.
With a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, rear-wheel drive, and a six-speed manual transmission, you'd be forgiven for thinking the De Tomaso P72 is an out-and-out supercar or track day special. But the company insists it is a grand tourer, unlike the Apollo on which it's based.
This is reflected in the exquisitely crafted interior that has been trimmed in plush leather and gorgeous metalwork. The exposed gear linkage may have become more famous because of Pagani, but there's no denying it looks right at home here.
Production is expected to kick off in the fourth quarter of 2022, and the company plans on making no more than 72 examples. Priced around the $850,000 mark, it's only for the elite, but the lucky buyers will certainly have something special on their hands. Hopefully, the company's latest headache won't impact those plans too badly.
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