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De Tomaso Mangusta 1998

General information

ModelDe Tomaso Mangusta
Year1998
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4601 ccm (280.75 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4601 ccm (280.75 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power324.7 PS (239 kW or 320 HP)
Max torque425.78 Nm (43.4 kgf-m or 314.1 ft.lbs) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Compression9.8:1
Bore x stroke90.2 x 89.9 mm (3.6 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed257.0 km/h (159.7 mph)
0-60 miles5.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2321 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 324 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 310 mm

Dimensions and weight

Weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4200 mm (165.4 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1330 mm (52.4 inches)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
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