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Panoz Esperante

General information

ModelPanoz Esperante
Year2003
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating53 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

Displacement4601 ccm (280.75 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power321.7 PS (237 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 ratio0.2535 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5030 litres (1,329 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (488.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

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)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity59.0 litres (15.59 gallons)
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