Panther 6

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Panther 6
Manufacturer	Panther
Production	1977
Class	Sports Car
Body style(s)	Convertible
Layout	RMR layout
Engine(s)	8.193 L Cadillac V8 500ci
Transmission(s)	3 speed automatic
Wheelbase	2670 mm (105.1 in)
Length	4870 mm (191.7 in)
Width	2030 mm (79.9 in)
Height	1220 mm (48 in)
Curb weight	1302 kg (2870.4 lb)
Fuel capacity	136.4 litres

The Panther 6 is an extravagant six-wheel convertible powered by a mid-mounted 8.2 l (500 in³) Cadillac V8 engine with twin turbochargers. It was produced by Panther in 1977. Only two cars were ever made (one white, one black), both of which still exist.

The six wheel configuration was inspired by the Tyrrell P34. The layout was one pair of rear wheels with 265/50 VR16 tyres and two pairs of steerable front wheels with 205/40 VR13 tyres.

The specification included a detachable hard top and convertible soft top, electronic instruments, air conditioning, an automatic fire extinguisher, electric seats and windows, a telephone and television.

Claims for the top speed of this vehicle suggested it was capable of over 200 mph (322 km/h), however these claims are so far unsubstantiated and seem highly unlikely given the weight and aerodynamics in spite of the very powerful engine.