More than half a decade after its jaw-dropping debut at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed, De Tomaso has finally unveiled the production-spec version of its P72 supercar — and it’s every bit as sensational as promised. With deliveries set to begin later this year, the limited-run machine marks a bold return for the historic marque, combining hand-crafted elegance with brute American muscle.
The P72 stays true to its original vision, ditching modern touchscreens and digital gimmickry in favour of an ornate, analog cockpit dripping in machined aluminium and copper accents. A six-speed manual gearbox — complete with exposed linkage — sits proudly at the centre of the driver-focused cabin, a rare sight in today’s paddle-shifting supercar world.
Under the bonnet is a supercharged 5.0-litre V8, producing a thumping 700 horsepower and 604 lb-ft of torque. While officially “developed exclusively” for the P72, reports suggest it’s a heavily reworked Ford Coyote engine, tuned by Roush — staying true to De Tomaso’s DNA of pairing Italian aesthetics with American firepower, as it did with the legendary Pantera.
Built on a carbon-fibre monocoque and draped in flowing composite bodywork reminiscent of 1960s Le Mans racers, the P72 doesn’t just aim to perform — it aims to captivate. Each of the 72 production models will be tailored to their buyers, with no two exactly alike.
No performance stats have been released yet, and De Tomaso insists the car is tuned for driver enjoyment rather than headline-grabbing top speeds. The short gearing, pushrod suspension and manually adjustable dampers hint at a machine built to dance, not drag race.
The example shown in the new photos is an internal spec car, meaning it won’t count toward the final 72. As for price? If you have to ask, you probably aren’t on the list. But don’t be surprised if it clears the $1 million mark — this is coach built nostalgia with a modern punch, and it’s not here to play second fiddle.
