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Introduction to Qvale
In 1998 American Bruce Qvale purchased the rights to produce and market De Tomaso cars in all markets excepting the UK and Italy.
The first new product was the Mangusta, originally a De Tomaso Bigua, first shown at the 1996 Geneva Motorshow.Designed by Marcello Gandini it is a front engined powered by a Ford 4.6-litre V8 with 320bhp,with rear wheel drive, 2+2 convertible. The engine and some other mechanical parts are taken from the Ford Mustang, whilst the panels are made in France. Mechanicals are conventional with double wishbone suspension, Bermbo brakes and Bilstein coil-over units all round.
A new factory at Modena was constructed to build the cars, and they went on sale early in 2000.
Since then the company has broken all links with De Tomaso.
Driveline longitudinal engine at front
rear wheel driveEngine 4601cc (90,2x90mm) dohc 32V valve V8 Ford unit with 320bhp @ 6,000rpm Suspension front : independent with double wishbones, coil springs and anti-roll bar
rear : independent with double wishbones, coil springs and anti-roll bar
wheelbase : 2670mm
track (front/rear) : 1590mm/1580mmBrakes front : ventilated discs (diameter 324mm) with 4-pot Brembo callipers
rear : ventilated discs (diameter 310mm) with 4-pot Brembo callipers
handbrake operating on the rear via a cable
ABS and traction controlGearbox 5 speed manual Steering Rack and pinion with power assistance
3.1 turns lock-to-lockKerb weight 1520kg (52% front / 48% rear)
