Under its Allard-style fibreglass body, the Panther Lima ran Vauxhall Viva and Magnum mechanicals, including a 2.3-litre four.
Lead trim: Lima 2.3 L Vauxhall four
Panther LimaLima · 1976–1982
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FactUnder its Allard-style fibreglass body, the Panther Lima ran Vauxhall Viva and Magnum mechanicals, including a 2.3-litre four.
The Panther Lima, a retro-styled roadster built by Panther Westwinds in Weybridge from 1976 to 1982 (897 produced, designed by Bob Jankel), used Vauxhall Viva and Magnum mechanicals — including that car's 2.3-litre (2,279 cc) four — under a fibreglass body styled in the manner of an Allard or Morgan; a later Mark II adopted a purpose-built chassis. A turbocharged version of the 2,279 cc Vauxhall four was also offered. 4-speed manual (Vauxhall-sourced) or 3-speed automatic. Wheelbase 97 in (2,464 mm), length 142 in (3,607 mm), width 63.4 in (1,610 mm), height 48.3 in (1,227 mm), curb weight 1,803 lb (818 kg).
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Trims & Figures
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima 2.3 L Vauxhall four | 1976–1982 | 2.3 L Inline-4 | 108 hp | — | — | — | — | — |
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