DE TOMASO P72 – A HANDCRAFTED MASTERPIECE FOR THE MODERN ROAD
The De Tomaso P72 is a handcrafted Italian supercar limited to 72 units, powered by a bespoke 5.0-litre supercharged V8 producing 700 hp, clothed in an unbonded carbon fibre monocoque, and fitted with zero screens inside: no infotainment, no digital instrument cluster, no driver aids. Priced at 1.6 million euros before taxes and already sold out, it is the definitive statement that analog driving and artisan construction still have an audience at the highest level of the market.
What Is the De Tomaso P72?
De Tomaso Automobili unveiled the production-specification P72 in 2025 after years of development following the concept's debut. The P72 draws its name and inspiration from the De Tomaso P70 that raced at Le Mans in 1965, translating the proportions and philosophy of that era into a 21st-century machine built using contemporary materials. The carbon monocoque uses a 4x4 twill weave pattern and extends as a single uninterrupted structure from the main passenger tub through both the front and rear subframes, eliminating the bonded joints that are standard in most production cars. Each of the 72 units is individually specified and hand-assembled by De Tomaso craftsmen in Modena, with rose-gold brushed aluminium interior detailing and 179 individually milled aluminium components inside the cabin.
The 700 hp V8 and the Case for Analogue Driving
The P72's powertrain is as deliberate as its absence of screens. De Tomaso developed the 5.0-litre supercharged V8 exclusively for the P72 platform, using bespoke forged internals and an in-house De Tomaso supercharger to reach 700 hp and 820 Nm of torque. Power reaches the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox with an exposed shift linkage, meaning the driver selects gears with a traditional clutch pedal and a mechanical lever, not paddles. The push-rod suspension features a 3-way manually adjustable damping system, allowing each custodian to set the car's character to their preference without electronic intervention. This is a car that requires physical engagement to drive quickly, and its designers consider that a feature rather than a limitation.
Exclusivity, Delivery, and the Collector Argument
All 72 production slots sold before deliveries began, with a waiting list now active for cancellations. Custodian deliveries commenced in late 2025. Each car is unique by design: De Tomaso offers bespoke exterior finishes and interior specifications, meaning no two P72s will leave the factory identical. The 72-unit figure mirrors the Lamborghini Miura SV and Ferrari 250 LM in treating scarcity not as a marketing device but as an engineering consequence of producing at this level of craft. For the collector market, the P72 occupies a rare position: a new car with a genuine analogue character, provenance rooted in Italian motorsport history, and a production constraint that guarantees long-term significance.
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