De Tomaso Pantera 0–60 Times
The De Tomaso Pantera 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested De Tomaso Pantera is the 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.40 seconds at 102.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested De Tomaso Pantera is the 1973 De Tomaso Pantera L Coupe, which took 6.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.45 seconds at 99.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the De Tomaso Pantera tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.80 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.21 seconds at 98.58 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.20sec
1984 GT5 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
5.80sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.21sec
@ 98.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.60sec
1973 L Coupe
Across 4 verified runs, the De Tomaso Pantera ranges from 5.20 to 6.60 seconds 0–60, with a 5.80-second average.
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De Tomaso Pantera Performance Overview
Defined by a mid-engine layout and Ford V8 power, the De Tomaso Pantera’s performance record here spans 4 verified tests across 1973 to 1987, all from the single Pantera generation produced from 1971 to 1992. In early U.S.-era form, the 1973 L Coupe set the baseline at 6.6 seconds to 60 mph, while later testing of the 1974 L Coupe showed the same basic 351 Cleveland formula moving to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds. Across the available tests, output stays within a 300–330 hp range, with naturally aspirated gasoline power throughout.
By the mid-1980s, development within the same generation centered on sharper acceleration rather than a wholesale powertrain change. The 1984 GT5 Coupe established the model’s quickest recorded launch at 5.2 seconds to 60 mph and also posted the best quarter-mile result at 13.4 seconds @ 102 mph. Later in the run, the 1987 GT5-S Coupe recorded a 5.5-second 0-60 time, keeping the Pantera in the mid-five-second bracket. As represented by these tests, the Pantera stands today as a consistently quick, gasoline-only, naturally aspirated V8 coupe with a measured average of 5.8 seconds to 60 mph and a 14.21-second average quarter-mile.
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De Tomaso Pantera 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantera | 1971–1992 | 5.80s | 5.20s — 1984 GT5 Coupe | 4 | The Pantera generation (1971–1992) averaged 5.80 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1984 GT5 Coupe at 5.20 seconds. Output ranged from 300 to 330 hp across 5.8L V8 configurations. |
Pantera
1971–1992
Avg 0–60
5.80s
Fastest
5.20s
Tests
4
1984 GT5 Coupe
The Pantera generation (1971–1992) averaged 5.80 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1984 GT5 Coupe at 5.20 seconds. Output ranged from 300 to 330 hp across 5.8L V8 configurations.
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De Tomaso Pantera 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 tests · 3 years
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1987 De Tomaso Pantera
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.70
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#02
1987 De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S Coupe
5.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.70s
¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.8L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 300 hp
- Torque
- 333 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,500 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.7 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 4
How we verify De Tomaso Pantera performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same De Tomaso Pantera trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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De Tomaso Pantera 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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De Tomaso Pantera performance FAQs
10 questions
The 1987 De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S Coupe goes from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds. In the same test, it ran the quarter-mile in 14.7 seconds at 96 mph. That 1987 car is listed with 300 hp, 333 lb-ft, rear-wheel drive, and a naturally aspirated 351 Cleveland V8.
The quickest Pantera on record is the 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5 Coupe, with a 0-60 mph time of 5.2 seconds. It also owns the fastest quarter-mile result for the model at 13.4 seconds with a 102 mph trap speed. Across 4 verified Pantera tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.8 seconds.
The fastest stock De Tomaso Pantera on record is also the 1984 GT5 Coupe at 5.2 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. All 4 Pantera tests here are production cars, so there is no separate modified result ahead of it. Its quarter-mile best is 13.4 seconds at 102 mph.
Across 4 verified De Tomaso Pantera tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 5.8 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 14.21 seconds at 98.6 mph. The quickest Pantera reaches 60 mph in 5.2 seconds, while the slowest recorded run is 6.6 seconds, showing a fairly wide spread between trims and years.
The Pantera generation, sold from 1971 to 1992, averages 5.8 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across 4 tests. The fastest example is the 1984 GT5 Coupe at 5.2 seconds. Recorded output for this generation ranges from 300 to 330 hp, and all listed cars use naturally aspirated gasoline power.
Within the Pantera generation, the fastest recorded car is the 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5 Coupe. It posts a 0-60 mph time of 5.2 seconds, which is the best result for the model overall as well. It also leads quarter-mile performance with a 13.4-second pass at 102 mph.
The 1971-1992 Pantera generation covers every recorded De Tomaso Pantera test here, so its numbers are the model's overall numbers. That means a 5.8-second average 0-60 time across 4 tests, with results ranging from a quickest 5.2 seconds to a slowest 6.6 seconds depending on trim and year.
The GT5 Coupe is quicker on record. Across 2 tests, the GT5 Coupe averages 5.55 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 5.2 seconds. The GT5-S Coupe has 1 recorded test at 5.5 seconds. That makes the GT5 Coupe slightly quicker at its best, while the averages are nearly identical.
The GT5 is clearly quicker than the L Coupe on record. The GT5 Coupe's best 0-60 mph time is 5.2 seconds, while the 1973 Pantera L Coupe records 6.6 seconds. Using the best verified runs for each, the gap is 1.4 seconds in favor of the GT5 Coupe.
Across all 4 recorded Pantera tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.21 seconds at 98.6 mph. The fastest quarter-mile Pantera is the 1984 GT5 Coupe, which runs 13.4 seconds at 102 mph. For the 1987 GT5-S Coupe specifically, the quarter-mile result is 14.7 seconds at 96 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a De Tomaso Pantera can do, not a single marketing claim.
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