Panther (amphibious vehicle)

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.

WaterCar Panther
WaterCar Panther on Street in Newport, CA.
Overview
Manufacturer	WaterCar
Production	2013-present
Assembly	Fountain Valley, California, United States
Designer	David March
Body and chassis
Class	Compact SUV, Convertible, Boat, Amphibious automobile
Body style	2-door SUV, 2-door convertible, 2-door boat
Layout	Rear engine, Rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	3.7L (3,664 cc) 24 valve SOHC V6 VTEC gasoline engine
Dimensions
Curb weight	2,950 pounds (1,340 kg)

Overview

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 85 miles per hour (137 km/h) on land and 45 miles per hour (72 km/h) 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]

WaterCar Panther driving at Lake Havasu, AZ.

Water Car Panther driving at High Speeds on Lake Havasu, AZ.