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Panoz Esperante GT Coupe

General information

ModelPanoz Esperante GT Coupe
Year2004
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating56.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4587 ccm (279.90 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats2
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Displacement4587 ccm (279.90 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power309.00 PS (227 kW or 305 HP)
Max torque433.92 Nm (44.2 kgf-m or 320.1 ft.lbs)
Compression9.9:1
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 ratio0.2131 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space1388 litres (367 gallons)
Cargo space311 litres (82 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (488.2 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1450 kg (3,196.7 pounds)
Overall length4730 mm (186.2 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 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

Aprox price as new USD100334
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