18 May De Tomaso P72: 700-HP Carbon Supercar, Only 72 Made

De Tomaso P72: From Show-Car Reverie to Road-Ready Rarity

De Tomaso’s dramatic return in 2019 with the P72 concept was a love letter to the brand’s 1965 P70 racer. Six years on, that dream is now tangible: the P72 has graduated from turntable showpiece to production supercar, retaining every seductive curve while hiding a thoroughly modern engineering core.

Carbon Architecture, One Continuous Piece

At the heart of the car is an all-new carbon-fiber architecture—a single, seamless monocoque molded as one uninterrupted shell. No bonded seams, no modular inserts: just a sculpted carbon tub designed for ultimate torsional rigidity and minimal weight. Within this shell, the powertrain sits as low as physics will allow, dropping the center of gravity to race-car territory.

A Hand-Built, Supercharged Heart

Power comes from a hand-assembled 5.0-liter supercharged V8 tuned to deliver 700 horsepower. Nestled low in the chassis, the engine’s mass is carefully centered for responsive turn-in and neutral balance. Drive reaches the rear wheels through a traditional six-speed manual—its exposed linkage a mechanical jewel visible inside the cabin.

Classical Road-Feel Engineering

True to De Tomaso heritage, the suspension adopts push-rod actuation, pairing modern precision with a tactile, old-school feel. Drivers can expect feedback through the seat and steering wheel reminiscent of 1970s endurance racers, yet honed by contemporary metallurgy and damper technology.

Analog Sanctuary

Step inside and you won’t find a single infotainment screen. Instead, hand-finished aluminum bezels frame chronograph-style gauges; quilted, hand-stitched leather lines nearly every surface; and the open gear linkage gleams beneath a polished gate. This cabin is crafted for drivers who value sensory engagement over digital distraction.

Bodywork & Finishes

Every exterior panel is carbon fiber, its surfacing a modern homage to 1960s prototype racers—long rear haunches, dramatic glasshouse, and bold wheel-arch volumes. Buyers may choose from a curated palette of heritage hues or leave the weave on display under a clear coat for an exposed-carbon statement.

Exclusivity & Production

Just 72 examples will leave the Italian facility, ensuring the P72 remains as rare as it is arresting. Each car will be individually numbered and tailored to its owner’s specifications, blending cutting-edge composites with artisanal craftsmanship in a way only De Tomaso can.

The result is a supercar that bridges eras: timeless lines, an unapologetically analog cockpit, and a state-of-the-art carbon structure. After years of anticipation, the P72’s arrival signals that De Tomaso is once again writing its own chapter in automotive history—one meticulously hand-stitched panel at a time.

WRITTEN AND CURATED BY OZZIE SMALL