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ACL GTR Detomaso Pantera Gr4

GT1 (2000s)AC Legends
450 hp
Horsepower
1100 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
1974
Year

AC Legends GTR De Tomaso Pantera Gr.4 (Classic GT)

The AC Legends GTR De Tomaso Pantera Gr.4 is a brutal, wide-hipped Italian-American classic built in the spirit of 1970s FIA Group 4 sports car racing. Based on the iconic Pantera platform, it combines a mid-mounted V8, rear-wheel drive, and serious period-correct race hardware into one of the most charismatic vintage GT machines you can drive in the sim.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: Ford-derived 5.8L naturally aspirated V8 (mid-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~450 hp

  • Redline: ~7,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed manual / sequential-style race gearbox

  • Weight: ~1,100 kg

  • Dimensions: Wide-bodied Group 4 silhouette with low-slung mid-engine proportions | Wheelbase ~2,510 mm

  • Tires: Period racing slicks on classic center-lock wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with race calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Pantera Gr.4 is a rowdy, mechanical, and highly engaging classic GT racer that rewards commitment and respect. Compared to modern race cars, it feels raw and alive, with heavier steering, less aero grip, and a much more physical balance under braking and throttle. It loves smooth inputs and decisive rotation, but it will absolutely punish sloppy throttle application with snap oversteer if you get greedy exiting slower corners.

Engine & Sound: The big V8 delivers the kind of muscular, rolling torque that defines 1970s GT racing. Low-end pull is strong, but the real thrill is the hard-edged, thunderous induction and exhaust note as it climbs through the revs. It sounds angry, metallic, and unmistakably old-school — exactly what you want from a Group 4 Pantera.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Stable on turn-in when loaded properly, but it can rotate aggressively if you trail brake too deep.

  • Traction: Good mechanical grip for the era, though power delivery is still enough to overwhelm the rear tires on corner exit.

  • Braking: Strong but not forgiving — you need to plan your stops and avoid overdriving the front end.

  • Top Speed: Strong straight-line pace thanks to the V8, with enough punch to make it feel quick even by modern standards.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a vintage endurance special: brake early, get the car settled, and roll back onto the throttle with patience. It rewards a tidy, momentum-based style and shines on flowing tracks where you can keep the chassis balanced.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Pantera Gr.4 looks fantastic in race trim — boxy, muscular, and unmistakably 1970s, with flared arches, low stance, and that exotic wedge-shaped profile. AC Legends’ presentation gives it the perfect club-racer-meets-factory-effort vibe, making it a standout in any classic grid.

Whether you're hunting hot laps or battling in vintage GT races, the AC Legends GTR De Tomaso Pantera Gr.4 delivers a wonderfully analog experience — loud, fast, and packed with classic race car personality.