Performance Review: DeTomaso Mangusta 4.7 V8 - [1967]

Figures & Specs Summary:

DeTomaso Mangusta Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the DeTomaso Mangusta 4.7 V8 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1967. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1968 Dodge Dart Hemi 7.0 V8 and the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner 426 Hemi V8 1st Gen.This particular DeTomaso Mangusta has a 4727cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Mangusta shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Mangusta's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1322 kgs (2914 lbs) this makes the DeTomaso Mangusta 4.7 V8 in the same weight category as the 2020 McLaren 765LT 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The DeTomaso Mangusta shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 4727cc 16V V8 engine produces 305 bhp (227 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 392 lb-ft (531.4 Nm) @ 3500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the DeTomaso Mangusta you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (255.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the DeTomaso Mangusta.

The DeTomaso Mangusta has a Power to weight ratio of 230.7 bhp per ton and 296.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1967 Mangusta competing with the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (255.7 bhp per ton) or the 2001 BMW 3 Series M3 GTR E46 (255.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the DeTomaso Mangusta generating around 296.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2016 Mercedes E Class 63 S AMG 4Matic Saloon (320.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Mercedes CLK DTM Cabriolet (320.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.7 secs, this made the DeTomaso Mangusta 4.7 V8 as fast as the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (5.50 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon Cupra 300 DSG (5.50 secs) the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (5.50 secs) the or the 2017 Seat Leon SC Cupra 300 (5.50 secs). This DeTomaso Mangusta 4.7 V8 is also faster than the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T (5.60 secs) the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T AWD (5.60 secs) the 2020 Maserati Ghibli GranSport Petrol Hybrid (5.60 secs) the and the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (5.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mangusta and the 2005 Porsche Cayman S 3.4 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the DeTomaso Mangusta on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.35 secs @ 102.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2005 Porsche Cayman S 3.4 Turbo (13.29 secs), the 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 5.7 V8 (13.29 secs), and the 2006 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro (13.32 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1967 version of the DeTomaso Mangusta 4.7 V8 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 1967 Mangusta equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1967 DeTomaso Mangusta 4.7 V8 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

1967 Mangusta Rivals List.

A Brief History of DeTomaso

Car Comparison