Panther J72
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| Panther J.72 | |
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 1972 Panther J72 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Panther Westwinds Ltd |
| Production | 1972 - 1981 368 produced |
| Assembly | Weybridge, England |
| Designer | Robert Jankel |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door roadster |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.8L Jaguar XK6 4.2L Jaguar XK6 5.3L Jaguar V12 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in (2,771 mm) |
| Length | 160.0 in (4,064 mm) |
| Width | 65.5 in (1,664 mm) |
| Height | 53.0 in (1,346 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,504 lb (1,136 kg) |
The J.72 was the first product of the Panther Westwinds company, sold from 1972 through 1981. It was an ultra-exclusive luxury roadster, intended to compete with the best of the 1970s motor industry. It used mechanicals from the XJ12, including the 5.3 L Jaguar V12 engine, and was styled like the Jaguar SS100. The J.72 was also offered with the 3.8 L and 4.2 L XK engines.
The J.72 was a success for the small company, with its Connolly coachwork beating Rolls-Royce at the 1973 London Motor Show. The car was purchased by a number of celebrities. 368 were produced in total.
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Panther J72 interior
