Fastest De Tomaso cars in quarter mile
Top 8 De Tomaso cars in 1/4 mile drag race. Updated September 2023.
The 1/4 mile time is global benchmark for distance-based acceleration. Originally used in United States as standard distance for drag racing, the 1/4 mile now enjoys recognition worldwide with German, French and Italian automotive press using it in instrumented testing.
The quarter mile drag race puts equal emphasis on traction and high speed "pull", with terminal velocities often exceeding 140 mph for fastest supercars.
Quarter mile is also short enough to suit lightweight sportscars which would get caught by heavier but more powerful cars over longer distance.
| # | make & model | Time @ mph▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1982 De Tomaso Pantera GT5 | 13.6 @ 104 |  |
| 2. | 1973 De Tomaso Pantera GTS | 14.0 |  |
| 3. | 1971 De Tomaso Pantera L (330 PS) | 14.4 @ 98 |  |
| 4. | 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 15.0 @ 91 |  |
| 5. | 1966 De Tomaso Mangusta | 15.1 @ 108 |  |
| 6. | 1973 De Tomaso Pantera GTS | 16.1 @ 103 |  |
| 7. | 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | 16.4 @ 102 |  |
| 8. | 1972 De Tomaso Longchamp | 16.8 @ 87 |  |
Sources
FastestLaps.com (1, 2), Autocar (3), Car & Driver (4), SupercarLists.com estimate* (5-7), Popular Mechanics (8)
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 09/04/2023, last addition - De Tomaso Pantera GTS.
*Estimates are based on factual test results from reputable sources.
