Panther Kallista

The Panther Kallista replaced the Panther Lima as Panther's volume model for the 1980s.

Panther Kallista
Overview
ManufacturerPanther
Production78 produced by "SsangYong" 1990-1993
Model years1982–1993
AssemblyWeybridge, England
DesignerRobert Jankel
Body and chassis
Body style2-door roadster
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine1.6L & 2.0L DOHC Ford I4
2.8L Ford Cologne V6
2.9L Ford Cologne V6
Transmission4-speed & 5 speed MT75 manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase100.4 in (2,550 mm)
Length151.6 in (3,851 mm)
Width66.5 in (1,689 mm)
Height50.0 in (1,270 mm)
Curb weight2,127 lb (965 kg)[1]
Chronology
PredecessorPanther Lima

Unlike the Vauxhall-based Lima, the Kallista used Ford mechanicals, including a range of engines from 1.6 L straight-4 to 2.9 L Cologne V6. Like its predecessor, it featured styling resembling earlier Allard and Morgan cars.

The later SsangYong-built models of the 1990s used a 2.0 L engine.

The Kallista used an aluminum body over a purpose-built steel chassis. Performance was good, with a sprint to 60 mph (96.6 km/h) taking under 8 seconds.

SsangYong

The Kallista was produced from 1982 through 1990 until SsangYong Motor Company released a badge engineered version in 1992 called the SsangYong Kallista. Only 78 of the SsangYong models were ever built.[2]

Sources and further reading

  1. "1984 Panther Kallista technical specifications". Carfolio.com. 3 April 2008. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
  2. So, Rachel K (24 September 2008). "Samsung Transportation Museum". Rachel's Random Ramblings.
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