Panther (amphibious vehicle)
Amphibious vehicle
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The WaterCar Panther is a commercial amphibious car manufactured by California-based WaterCar.[1][2] The Panther entered production in 2013.[3] It was introduced in 2013 after 14 years of development by founder Dave March.[4] It is currently being produced in Fountain Valley, California.
| WaterCar Panther | |
|---|---|
WaterCar Panther on Street in Newport, CA. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | WaterCar |
| Production | 2013-present |
| Assembly | Fountain Valley, California, United States |
| Designer | David March |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact SUV, Convertible, Boat, Amphibious automobile |
| Body style | 2-door SUV, 2-door convertible, 2-door boat |
| Layout | Rear engine, Rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.7L (3,664 cc) 24 valve SOHC V6 VTEC gasoline engine |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 2,950 pounds (1,340 kg) |
Overview
The WaterCar Panther design is solely based on a Jeep compact SUV.[4] 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.[4][7]
