After six years of whispers, concept teasers, and a rollercoaster development journey, the De Tomaso P72 has officially arrived in production form. It’s not just another carbon-fiber missile with touchscreen overload. In fact, it’s the exact opposite – and that’s what makes it remarkable.
The production P72 is unapologetically analog. No infotainment system. No touchscreens. Not even a radio. Just a hand-built cockpit drenched in rose gold accents, milled aluminum, and hand-stitched leather. At the heart of it all sits a glorious open-gate shifter linked to a six-speed manual gearbox and a supercharged 5.0-liter Ford Coyote V8, tuned by Roush to deliver 700 hp and 605 lb-ft of torque. It’s all routed to the rear wheels – no drive modes, no traction control, no nonsense.
The exterior hasn’t drifted from the original 2019 concept that turned heads at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The final design honors the P70 collaboration between Alejandro De Tomaso and Carroll Shelby, blending classic curves with modern materials. The bodywork is sculpted entirely from carbon fiber, as is the monocoque chassis – a single uninterrupted piece with no bonding or welding, setting a new benchmark in structural design.
Inside, it’s a celebration of mechanical artistry. The dashboard is a puzzle of 179 individually machined aluminum components, outnumbering even Bugatti’s craftsmanship. Rose gold touches flow across the gauges, vents, and shifter mechanism, reinforcing a sense of opulence that has nothing to do with digital displays.
What truly sets the P72 apart is its philosophical stance. It wasn’t built for record-breaking lap times or headline-grabbing top speeds. It was built for feel – for the kind of visceral, hands-on engagement that modern supercars often trade away for convenience. The pushrod suspension and manually adjustable dampers put the setup firmly in the driver’s hands.
It hasn’t been an easy road. COVID disruptions, supply chain breakdowns, and the challenges of reviving a boutique automaker nearly shelved the dream. But CEO Norman Choi held the line. And now, his vision is real.
Just 72 units will be made. All are spoken for. The model shown today, DT0001, is an internal showcase vehicle, not part of the customer batch. Deliveries begin late 2025, with each car individually tailored to its buyer.
In a world chasing automation, the De Tomaso P72 is a bold declaration: craftsmanship still matters. Emotion still matters. And for those lucky enough to get one, every drive will be a reminder of what happens when a car is built to stir the soul – not to scroll through settings. And don’t forget to check our list of the most expensive cars in the world.
