WaterCar Panther | |
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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) |
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.
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]