| WaterCar Panther | |
| Manufacturer: | WaterCar |
| Production: | 2013-present |
| Assembly: | Fountain Valley, California, United States |
| Designer: | David March |
| Class: | Compact SUV, Convertible, Boat, Amphibious automobile |
| Body Style: | 2-door SUV, 2-door convertible, 2-door boat |
| Layout: | Rear engine, Rear-wheel drive |
| Engine: | 3.7L (3,664 cc) 24 valve SOHC V6 VTEC gasoline engine |
| Sp: | us |
The WaterCar Panther is a commercial amphibious car manufactured by California-based WaterCar.[1] [2] The Panther entered production in 2013.[3] It was introduced in 2013 after 14 years of development by founder Dave March.[4] It is currently being produced in Fountain Valley, California.
The WaterCar Panther design is solely based on a Jeep compact SUV.[4] The vehicle is constructed from lightweight steel for the chassis and fiberglass for the body.[5] The WaterCar Panther has a top speed of on land and on the water.[6] The Panther has three trim levels, with the top model equipped with a 3.7L (3,664 cc) 24 valve SOHC V6 VTEC engine which produces 305 HP similar to the second generation Acura MDX SUV.[4] [7]