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Panther (amphibious vehicle)

The WaterCar Panther is a commercial amphibious car manufactured by California-based WaterCar.[1][2][3][4][5][6] The Panther entered production in 2013.[7] It was introduced in 2013 after 14 years of development by founder Dave March.[3] It is currently being produced in Fountain Valley, California.

WaterCar Panther
WaterCar Panther on Street in Newport, CA.
Overview
ManufacturerWaterCar
Production2013-present
AssemblyFountain Valley, California, United States
DesignerDavid March
Body and chassis
ClassCompact SUV, Convertible, Boat, Amphibious automobile
Body style2-door SUV, 2-door convertible, 2-door boat
LayoutRear engine, Rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine3.7L (3,664 cc) 24 valve SOHC V6 VTEC gasoline engine
Dimensions
Curb weight2,950 pounds (1,340 kg)

Overview edit

The WaterCar Panther design is solely based on a Jeep compact SUV.[3] The vehicle is constructed from lightweight steel for the chassis and fiberglass for the body.[5] The WaterCar Panther has a top speed of 85 miles per hour (137 km/h) on land and 45 miles per hour (72 km/h) on the water.[6] The Panther has three trim levels, with the top model equipped with a 3.7L (3,664 cc) 24 valve SOHC V6 VTEC engine which produces 305 HP similar to the second generation Acura MDX SUV.[3][4]

 
WaterCar Panther driving at Lake Havasu, AZ.
 
Water Car Panther driving at High Speeds on Lake Havasu, AZ.

References edit

  1. ^ Gastelu, Gary (June 25, 2013). "Amphibious off-roader launches in California". Fox News. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  2. ^ Miersma, Seyth (June 25, 2013). "Watercar Panther looks to wrangle the road and open water". Autoblog.com. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d Lloyd, Alex (June 27, 2013). "WaterCar Panther, the amphibious off-road vehicle sets sail". Yahoo! Autos. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  4. ^ a b Dodson, Brian (June 30, 2013). "Is it a Jeep? Is it a speedboat? No, it's WaterCar's Panther amphibious vehicle". Gizmag. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  5. ^ a b Jablansky, Jeffrey (July 22, 2013). "The amphibious car makes a splash: Test driving the WaterCar Panther". Daily News. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  6. ^ a b England-Nelson, Jordan (January 27, 2014). "Amphibious WaterCar is a pricey, fast boat, too". The Seattle Times. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  7. ^ Nedelea, Andrei (June 17, 2013). "WaterCar Panther Amphibious Car with Honda V6 Enters Production [Updated]". Carscoops. Retrieved July 31, 2014.


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