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We’ve been waiting for the comeback announced by Detomaso since about 2008, and we may finally be seeing the start of that comeback in a spy shot seen on Jokeforblog. Though not a sports car like their famous Pantera, this next vehicle should give us something to work with as the shot reveals a sleek looking crossover model. Penned the SLC, the luxury SUV should be making its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show from March 4th-14th. The De Tomaso SLC should be launched sometime next year, and with the money obtained from sales, De Tomaso will built a modern interpretation of the legendary Pantera. So, basically, new owner Gianmario Rossignolo is using this model as a jump start before the serious auto-making begins. Short refresher: The De Tomaso Pantera was the first super-sport model produced between 1971 until 1996. In its 25 years only 720 units were made and one of them was owned by Elvis Presley. UPDATE 02/10/11:We’ve finally unearthed a number of teaser photos of the new De Tomaso SLC Crossover Concept that’s scheduled to be launched at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. We still don’t know a whole lot about the concept vehicle, except that it’s going to be built as a large crossover with two engine types: a V6 diesel engine with 250 horsepower and a V8 gas engine with 550 horsepower. Likewise, De Tomaso is expected to build around 3,000 units of the production version of the SLC Crossover Concept every year with two other models set to follow suit. That’s all we have for now, but we do have teaser photos that you can check out in the gallery. UPDATE 02/15/2011: Before making its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the De Tomaso SLC has made an appearance in Rome. Autoblog.it was there and was able to get a few clicks in. Check out the images in the gallery! UPDATE 02/28/2011 .
27 comments: De Tomaso Deauville Concept This car can be an edge when it comes to the high technological concept that puts it ahead of its time. Perfect for the businessman and corporate cars.
 It’s been a long time since I heard about the De Tomaso. So, this car will be the jump start of De Tomaso. The sale for this production will be used to create other generation cars. What if the sale of this crossover will be low? How De Tomaso will react? 
 I love the aggressiveness in the styling of the vehicle. The figure performance is great. I wonder on what will be the competitor of this car?
 If not mistaken this car was featured in the Fast and Furious movie. I wonder if this car perform the same with the movie. BTW, I was impressed with the power output of the car.
 I think no matter how much "teaser" picture they would release , still it wouldn’t change the fact that this car look so ugly like the Accord. And I think they need to upgrade their engine v6 is not a modern technology anymore.
 I must admit that I am not that all too familiar with De Tomaso. But the Deauville Concept is rather promising. Would be looking forward to the other models that they would be releasing.
 We’re still expecting a standard lineup of engines for the new four-door. The 1.6-liter four-cylinder used in the current model has decent power and delivers solid fuel economy.
 I guess it’s been over 20 years since Mercedes used SLC, and that was back when they used meaningful names that started with numbers for engine displacement, but there are plenty of letters out there. Couldn’t they pick a unique collection?
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10.7.2011 @ 02:39