De Tomaso has officially announced the commencement of production for the highly anticipated De Tomaso P72 in the second half of 2024. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the iconic brand, known for its rich heritage in creating vehicles that epitomize elegance, power, and unparalleled driving experiences.
The De Tomaso P72, a car that has been shrouded in anticipation and speculation, is finally set to become a reality, thanks to the close collaboration between De Tomaso and its invaluable partner, HWA AG. HWA, with its illustrious history in motorsport and automotive engineering, has brought its wealth of experience and innovation to the P72 project, ensuring that the car stands out as one of the most unique and meticulously crafted vehicles on the market.
The partnership between De Tomaso and HWA has been a pivotal element in bringing the P72 to life. It represents a fusion of two companies that share a deep commitment to automotive excellence and innovation. This collaboration has enabled the P72 to embody the essence of De Tomaso’s legacy while pushing the boundaries of what is possible in car design and performance.
As the production of the P72 gears up, De Tomaso extends its heartfelt gratitude to its devoted supporters and the wider automotive community. The journey to this point has been fueled by passion, resilience, and the unwavering support of those who share De Tomaso’s vision for creating vehicles that offer an unmatched driving experience.
The announcement of the P72’s production start is not just a milestone for De Tomaso; it is a celebration of dedication, partnership, and the relentless pursuit of automotive perfection. As the first P72s prepare to roll off the production line in 2024, there is a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation among car enthusiasts around the world. The De Tomaso P72 is poised to redefine expectations and set new standards in the automotive industry.
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Founded in 1959 by the Argentine racing driver Alejandro De Tomaso, the company embarked on a mission that was as audacious as it was beautiful: to create high-performance sports cars that melded the fiery spirit of Italian design with the precision and grace of engineering excellence. This vision was not just realized but was brought to life with a series of vehicles that have since become legends in their own right.
Fast forward to 2019, and the automotive world witnessed the unveiling of the De Tomaso P72 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, a car that not just pays tribute but serves as a poetic homage to the iconic sports cars of the 1960s and 70s, most notably the De Tomaso P70. The P70, a product of the remarkable, albeit short-lived collaboration between Alejandro De Tomaso and American motorsport titan Carroll Shelby, remains one of motorsport’s best-kept secrets. This ambitious project, marked by the merging of two colossal personalities, aimed to create a race car capable of outclassing the world’s best. Despite the partnership dissolving just before the car’s completion, the P70 stands as a mechanical ode to what could have been a landmark success in motorsport history.
The P70’s design, conceived by Peter Brock, was revolutionary for its time. It boasted a super-light central spine chassis and an integrally mounted load-bearing Ford V8 engine, achieving a power-to-weight ratio that promised to outperform its competitors. Brock’s vision for the P70 was one of seamless integration, where every component of the car was harmoniously embedded within the body, reducing frontal area and enhancing aerodynamic efficiency.
Celebrating 60 years since the inception of De Tomaso, the company introduced the P72, rekindling the spirit of innovation and homage to the P70. The P72, with its design cues and inspiration drawn directly from the P70, creates a new segment in the automotive industry that emphasizes driver engagement and analogue nostalgia. Featuring a full carbon fibre body and a manual transmission, the P72 is a testament to De Tomaso’s dedication to beauty, performance, and driver-centric engineering.
Peter Brock, upon seeing the P72, expressed his admiration for the car’s design and engineering, noting its potential to set a new standard in the industry. The P72, limited to just 72 units worldwide, remains an exclusive masterpiece, embodying De Tomaso’s enduring philosophy that the most exhilarating driving experiences come from simplifying, not complicating.
At the helm of this monumental project is Norman Choi, De Tomaso’s Chief Executive Officer, who envisions the P72 as a transcendent marvel that performs with grace both on the open road and the demanding track. Supported by a longstanding partnership with HWA AG, a company renowned for its motorsport expertise and high-performance vehicle development, De Tomaso is on the brink of delivering a car that promises to captivate and inspire.
Martin Marx, CEO of HWA AG, echoed the sentiment of excitement and pride in working on the P72 project, highlighting the team’s enthusiasm and the opportunity to apply their extensive knowledge to create something truly remarkable.
As the De Tomaso P72 moves closer to production in the second half of 2024, the anticipation within the automotive community is palpable. This car is not just a vehicle; it’s a bridge connecting the past and future, a celebration of heritage, and a bold statement of what’s possible when creativity, passion, and expertise converge. The De Tomaso P72 is set to embark on its journey, promising to leave an indelible mark on the hearts of car enthusiasts and the annals of automotive history.
Source: HWA
