Panoz Esperante

Panoz Esperante
Overview
Manufacturer - Panoz, LLC
Production - 2000-2007 (1st Gen) / 2014-2015 (2nd Gen)
Assembly - Braselton, Georgia 30548, United States
Layout - FR layout
Chronology
Successor - Panoz Avezzano (for Coupe Model)

The Esperante is a sports car made by Panoz, an American car manufacturer.

First generation

First generation
Overview
Production - 2000-2007
Assembly - Braselton, Georgia 30548, United States
Body and chassis
Body style - 2-door coupé (Esperante GTLM) / 2-door convertible
Layout - FR layout
Powertrain
Engine - 4.6 L (281 CID) Modular V8 / 4.6 L Supercharged Modular V8
Transmission - 4-speed Automatic, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase - 106 in (2,700 mm)
Length - 185.9 in (4,720 mm)
Width - 73.7 in (1,870 mm)
Height - 53.2 in (1,350 mm)
Curb weight - 3,384 lb (1,535 kg)

There have been several Esperante models: the base model GT, the GTLM, the GTS, the JRD (an aftermarket upgrade brand similar to Roush Mustangs), the Brabham, and the 2015 430-hp Spyder and 560-hp Spyder GT. Each model has different specifications. The GTLM, for example, uses a supercharger to boost power from 305 hp (227 kW) to 420 hp (313 kW), raising performance from 0-60 mph in 5 seconds to 4 seconds. The GTS on the other hand is built as a driver's class spec car, to SCCA standards, with harness, roll cage, side bars, etc. Additionally, it is around 600 lb (272 kg) lighter than the base Esperante, has a steel 5.8 liter V8 racing engine that produces 385 bhp (287 kW; 390 PS), and is made of easily replaceable panels to facilitate small impact race repair. It can do 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.2 seconds, go up to a top speed of 182 mph (293 km/h), and achieve 0.98 g of lateral grip.
Panoz's engines are sourced from General Motors LS-based small-block engine and Ford Motor Company's Modular V8 family. Production continues today. The company currently builds the Spyder and Spyder GT, an Esperante convertible with a removable hardtop, and a new version of the car was introduced in late 2015.
The specifications below apply to the 1st Generation. The current Esperante Specifications can be found at the Panoz website.

Specification

Body and chassis
Layout: Front/mid-engine, rear wheel drive, luxury sport convertible
Body: Hand assembled lightweight SPF aluminum.
Chassis: Hand built Modular extruded aluminium, bolted and bonded to steel subframes

Engine and drivetrain
Engine: Ford Modular, Hand assembled DOHC, 32-valve, 90-degree, aluminum V8
Displacement: 4,601 cc
Power: 305 hp (309 PS; 227 kW) @ 5800 rpm
Torque: 320 lb.ft (434 N.m) @ 4200 rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
bore by stroke: 3.55 by 3.54 in (90.2 by 90.0 mm)
Fuel: Gasoline 93 octane
Fuel injection: Sequential electronic
Ignition: Distributorless, coil-on-plug
Transmission: Tremec T45 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic (optional)
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.37:1 2nd: 1.99:1 3rd: 1.33:1 4th: 1.00:1 5th: 0.67:1
Rev: 3.22:1 Final: 3.27:1
Differential: Limited-slip type, 8.8 inch (224 mm) ring gear, aluminum case
Weight: 1,200 kg (2,646 lb)

Performance
0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 4.2 sec (Esperante GTLM)
0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 4.9 sec (Esperante GT)
0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): 5.1 sec (Esperante)
Quarter Mile: 13.4 sec. @ 107.3 mph (Esperante GT)
Quarter Mile: 13.7 sec. @ 103.5 mph (Esperante)
Lateral Acceleration: 0.96 g (Esperante GT)
Lateral Acceleration: 0.92 g (Esperante)
Top Speed: 155 mph (250 km/h) with manual transmission
Top Speed: 150 mph (242 km/h) with automatic transmission

Suspension
Front: Fully independent short-long arm (SLA) double wishbone configuration with gas charged Eibach coil-over shock absorbers and anti-roll bar
Rear: Fully independent, double wishbone with horizontally opposed, pushrod-and-rocker activated Penske gas charged coil-over shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.
Wheels: Aluminum BBS, 17 by 9 inches (430 by 230 mm)
Installed Tires: Yokohama, Dunlop P255/45ZR17

Brakes
Manufacturer: Performance Friction Brakes
Type: Four-wheel power assisted ventilated discs
ABS: Electronic three channel, four sensor
Front: Dual-piston caliper with high-pressure steel braided brake lines and 13 inch (330 mm) vented steel rotor
Rear: Single-piston caliper with 11.7 inch (297 mm) vented steel rotor

Steering
Type Power assisted rack and pinion
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5
Ratio: 15:1

Dimensions and capacities
Seating Capacity: 2
Wheelbase: 106.0 in (2.713 m)
Track: front 60.9 in (1.55 m), rear 63.2 in (1.58 m)
Overall Length: 176.3 in (4.478 m)
Overall Width: 73.2 in (1.859 m)
Overall Height: 53.4 in (1.356 m)
Ride Height: 5.0 in (127 mm)
Curb Weight: 3200 lb (1,450 kg)
Fuel Capacity: 15.7 U.S. gal (59.4 L)

Other Technical specifications
AM/FM/ audio system With Subwoofers and dual Speakers
Air Conditioning
Power windows
Cruise Control
Traction Control
Stability control
Power Folding Convertible top for the convertible model

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