The De Tomaso P72 (2025) is a retro-inspired, road-legal hypercar that marks the triumphant revival of the Italian De Tomaso brand, founded in 1959 by Alejandro De Tomaso. Unveiled as a concept at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed and entering production in 2025 in Affalterbach, Germany, the P72 is a tribute to the 1965 De Tomaso P70, a collaboration with Carroll Shelby that never fully materialized. Limited to just 72 units to honor its predecessor, the P72 blends cutting-edge engineering with an analog, driver-centric ethos, positioning it as a “modern-day time machine” that captures the romance of 1960s motoring. At its core, the P72 features a bespoke carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, crafted from a single piece in a 4x4 twill weave, with no bonded sections, achieving LMP1-level structural rigidity and a low curb weight of approximately 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs). Developed from scratch with German motorsports firm HWA, the chassis ensures optimal weight distribution and a low center of gravity, supporting a low-slung driving position. The full carbon-fiber body, designed by Jowyn Wong, draws inspiration from 1960s Le Mans racers, with sleek curves, dihedral doors, and a top-mounted exhaust system. Customers can choose heritage-inspired paint finishes (e.g., Avorio Rosa with rose gold stripes) or exposed carbon fiber, enhancing its visual drama. The P72 is powered by a hand-assembled 5.0L supercharged Ford Coyote V8, tuned by Roush Performance, delivering 700-750 hp and 820-900 Nm of torque. Paired with a 6-speed manual transmission featuring a polished, exposed linkage shifter, the engine uses bespoke forged internals and a 1960s-inspired header design for a raw, expressive sound. Short gear ratios prioritize in-gear responsiveness over top speed, emphasizing emotional engagement over lap times. The pushrod suspension with three-way manually adjustable dampers allows drivers to tailor the car’s handling, delivering a classical, analog driving feel without drive modes or traction control. The interior is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, rejecting digital screens and infotainment for analog gauges, bespoke switchgear, and 179 individually milled aluminum components (finished in bead-blasted, hand-brushed, or hand-polished treatments). Hand-stitched leather and polished copper/rose gold accents, including the iconic shifter, create a tactile, timepiece-like aesthetic. A discreet phone holder is the only nod to modernity, ensuring the focus remains on the driving experience. The P72’s cabin is designed to feel like a “mechanical soul,” connecting the driver directly to the road. Priced at €1.6 million (~$1.67-$1.8M USD), the P72 is a collector’s piece, with all 72 units sold out by 2023 and deliveries set to begin in late 2025. Each car is individually commissioned with bespoke finishes, ensuring no two are identical. The internal production unit (DT0001), finished in Avorio Rosa with rose gold accents, showcases the final build quality. The P72’s development overcame challenges like COVID-19 and supply chain issues, reflecting De Tomaso’s commitment to its vision, as articulated by CEO Norman Choi: “a driving experience that rises above modern convention.” A track-focused P900 variant with a V12 engine is also in development, hinting at De Tomaso’s ambitious future.