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Panoz Esperante

General information

ModelPanoz Esperante
Year2004
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating53.3 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
Fuel city driving14.0 litres/100 km (16.81 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.6 litres/100 km (24.60 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

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.
Bore x stroke90.0 x 90.0 mm (3.5 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2528 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
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 detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1270 kg (2,799.9 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2660 mm (104.7 inches)
Fuel capacity59.0 litres (15.59 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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