De Tomaso delivers unmatched muscle-car pedigree among Italian brands, as its Mangusta and Pantera proved Italian design could harness American V8 power beautifully. With a top speed of 185 mph on the Pantera, it outperforms #10 Vespa by over 90 mph, showcasing raw performance that rivals even pricier Italian exotics. This marriage of lightweight chassis and big-block torque, priced around $70,000 adjusted for inflation, makes it 30% cheaper than Lamborghini's Countach of the era while offering comparable thrills.
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