2000 Qvale Mangusta 5-Speed

The elegant and rare 2000 Qvale Mangusta is a distinctive Italian-American hybrid sports car produced collaboratively by American Motors Corporation (AMC) and the financially troubled Giovanni Arnolto, who owned De Tomaso. Manufactured in Italy in the year 2000, this Mangusta (Italian for 'mongoose') bears similarities with its predecessor, the Ford GT40, which AMC had acquired along with its other assets from Ford. While Qvale is not as renowned as traditional exotic car manufacturers, their Mangusta model showcases unique features such as a powerful 320 horsepower V8 engine sourced from AMC's Jeep Grand Cherokee, paired here with an advanced five-speed automatic transmission. This specific model boasts sleek aerodynamic styling reminiscent of the Ford GT40, emphasizing its performance-oriented character. Despite the Qvale Mangusta never reaching mass production levels, it stands out as a fascinating footnote in automobile history, blending American muscle with Italian design and craftsmanship.

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