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Panoz Esperante

General information

ModelPanoz Esperante
Year1999
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4601 ccm (280.75 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4601 ccm (280.75 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power321.00 PS (236 kW or 317 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque426.00 Nm (43.4 kgf-m or 314.2 ft.lbs) at 4750 Rev. per min.
Compression9.8:1
Bore x stroke90.1 x 90.0 mm (3.5 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-60 miles4.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2528 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5140 litres (1,358 gallons)
Cargo space311 litres (82 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (488.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1270 kg (2,799.9 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2700 mm (106.3 inches)
Fuel capacity59.0 litres (15.59 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
Aprox price as new USD80070
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