Panther J72
The J.72 was an ultra-exclusive luxury roadster, the first product of the Panther Westwinds company. Styled to evoke the Jaguar SS100 and sold from 1972 through 1981, it used mechanicals from the Jaguar XJ, including its 5.3 L V12 engine. It was also offered with Jaguar's 3.8 L and 4.2 L XK engines.
| Panther J.72 | |
|---|---|
 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 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. A total of 368 were produced.
1976 Panther J72
1980 Panther J72
Panther J72 interior
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