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Panther Kallista

Roadster, about 1,750 built.

Still being researched: why it matters, identification guide. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.

Panther Panther Kallista (Wikimedia Commons search)
Panther Panther Kallista (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0
?ProductionNot yet verified
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
Not yet verified
Years
Not yet verified
Engine
Front-mounted, rear-wheel drive · 2,800 cc / 2.8 LFactory: 2.8 L
Power
112 kW / 152 PSFactory: 152 PS
Top speed
193 km/hFactory: 193 km/h
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityNot yet assessed Production figure not yet verified.
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Photos

Exterior, interior and detail photos with their licences.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

No production figures recorded yet.

History

The Kallista was Panther's improved version of the Lima roadster. It stayed in the line-up after the J72 was axed, until development costs ended the company.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard Panther Kallista.

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeNot yet verified
LayoutFront-mounted, rear-wheel drive1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.
Cylinders61 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.
Displacement 2,800 cc / 2.8 LFactory: 2.8 L1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.
BoreNot yet verified
StrokeNot yet verified
Compression ratioNot yet verified
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves per cylinder1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.
Fuel systemNot yet verified
InductionNaturally aspirated1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.
Power 112 kW / 152 PSFactory: 152 PS1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry. Carfolio also gives 150 bhp and 112 kW.
Power at 5,700 rpm1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.
Torque 216 NmFactory: 216 Nm1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.
Torque at 4,000 rpm1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.

Transmission & drivetrain

GearboxManual1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.
Gears51 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.
Driven wheelsRear1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisNot yet verified
Front suspensionNot yet verified
Rear suspensionNot yet verified
BrakesNot yet verified
SteeringNot yet verified
Body constructionNot yet verified
WheelbaseNot yet verified
LengthNot yet verified
WidthNot yet verified
HeightNot yet verified
Front trackNot yet verified
Rear trackNot yet verified
Kerb weight 965 kgFactory: 965 kg1 Independently researchedClaimed kerb weight, per carfolio. From an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 193 km/hFactory: 193 km/h1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
0–60 mph 7.5 s1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.
Standing ¼ mile 16.3 s1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    1984 Panther Kallista 2.8i: detailed specifications Level D Carfolio
    • front located engine powering the rear wheels
    • The 6 cylinder, overhead valve
    • a capacity of 2.8 litres
    • overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder
    • overhead valve naturally aspirated engine
    • 150 bhp (152 PS/112 kW) at 5700 rpm
    • 216 Nm (159 lbft/22 kgm) at 4000 rpm
    • 5 speed manual gearbox
    • powering the rear wheels
    • claimed kerb weight of 965 kg
    • maximum speed quoted is 193 km/h
    • 0-60 mph dash in 7.5 seconds
    • standing-start quarter mile in 16.3 seconds
    Accessed 2026-11-13