Panther (amphibious vehicle)

The 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.

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

The 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 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
  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. Lloyd, Alex (June 27, 2013). "WaterCar Panther, the amphibious off-road vehicle sets sail". Yahoo! Autos. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  4. 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. Jablansky, Jeffrey (July 22, 2013). "The amphibious car makes a splash: Test driving the WaterCar Panther". Daily News. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  6. 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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