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{{Infobox | | {{Infobox | | ||
|Image = | |Image = [[Image:Panoz-Esperante-08small.jpg]] | ||
|Marque = | |Marque = [[Panoz]] | ||
|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there''' | |aka = '''Type aka here, not up there''' | ||
|Production = '''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)''' | |Production = '''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)''' | ||
|Class = | |Class = [[Sports Car]] | ||
|Body Style = | |Body Style = 2-door 2-seat [[FR layout|Front-engined]] Roadster | ||
|Length = | |Length = 176.3 in (4.478 m) | ||
|Width = | |Width = 73.2 in (1.859 mm) | ||
|Height = | |Height = 53.4 in (1,355.9 m) | ||
|Wheelbase = | |Wheelbase = 106.0 in (2.713 mm) | ||
|Weight = | |Weight = 3200 lb / 1,450 kg (curb) | ||
|Transmission = | |Transmission = [[Tremec]] [[Tremec T45 transmission|T45]] 5-speed [[manual]], RWD | ||
|Engine = '''engine''' | |Engine = '''engine''' | ||
|Power = | |Power = 320 [[horsepower|hp]] (239 kW) @ 6,000 rpm<br>315 lb-ft (427 N·m) of [[torque]] @ 4,750 rpm | ||
|Similar = '''similar (competition)''' | |Similar = '''similar (competition)''' | ||
|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)''' | |Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)''' | ||
}} | }} | ||
''' | The '''Esperante''' is a [[sports car]] made by [[Panoz]] Auto Development Company. | ||
There are several models of the Esperante: the base model, the GT, the GTLM, the GTS, and the JRD (an aftermarket upgrade brand similar to Roush Mustangs). Additionally, Panoz is more than willing to work with the buyer to make special modifications to any of the stock models. Each model has slightly different stats. The Specs below are for the base model. The GTLM, for example, uses a supercharger to boost power from 305 hp to 420 hp, raising performance from 0-62 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 ~600 lb lighter than the base Esperante, has a steel 5.8 liter V8 racing engine that produces 385 bhp, and is made of easily replaceable panels to facilitate small impact race repair. It does 0-60 in 4.2 seconds, and can achieve 0.98 g of lateral grip. | |||
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''. | See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''. | ||
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===Engine and Transmission=== | ===Engine and Transmission=== | ||
*Engine: Hand assembled [[double overhead cam|DOHC]], 32-valve, 90-degree, aluminum [[V8]] | |||
*[[Engine displacement|Displacement]]: 4,601 cm³ | |||
*Power: 320 [[horsepower|hp]] (239 kW) @ 6,000 rpm | |||
*[[Torque]]: 315 ft·lbf (427 N·m) @ 4,750 rpm | |||
*Compression Ratio: 9.8:1 | |||
*[[Bore]] by stroke: 3.55 by 3.54 in (90.2 by 90.0 mm) | |||
*[[Fuel injection]]: [[Sequential]] electronic | |||
*[[Ignition]]: [[Distributor]]less, coil-on-plug | |||
*[[Transmission (mechanics)|Transmission]]: Tremec T45 5-speed manual | |||
*[[Gear ratio|Gear Ratio]]s: 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 (mechanics)|Differential]]: Limited-slip type, 8.8 inch (224 mm) ring gear, aluminum case | |||
===Performance=== | ===Performance=== | ||
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If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''. | If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''. | ||
====[[Suspension (vehicle)|Suspension]]==== | |||
*Front: Fully independent short-long arm (SLA) double wishbone configuration with gas charged [[Penske]] 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. | |||
*[[Wheel]]s: Aluminum BBS, 17 by 9 inches (430 by 230 mm) | |||
*[[Tire]]s: [[BF Goodrich]] P255/45ZR17 | |||
====[[Brakes]]==== | |||
*Type: Four-wheel power assisted disc | |||
*[[Anti-lock braking system|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 | |||
====Other Dimesions==== | |||
*Body: Hand assembled lightweight SPF aluminum. | |||
*Chassis: Modular extruded aluminium, bolted and bonded to steel [[subframe]]s | |||
*Track: ''front'' 60.9 in (1.55 m), ''rear'' 63.2 in (1.58 m) | |||
*Ride Height: 5.0 in (127 mm) | |||
*Fuel Capacity: 15.7 U.S. gal (59.4 L) | |||
===Reliability=== | ===Reliability=== | ||
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Image:Panoz-Esperante-08.jpg | |||
Image:Panoz-Esperante Jan Magnussen Edition 2003 800x600 wallpaper 09.jpg | |||
Image:Panoz-Esperante Jan Magnussen Edition 2003 800x600 wallpaper 0a.jpg | |||
Image:Panoz-Esperante Jan Magnussen Edition 2003 800x600 wallpaper 0e.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Worldwide== | ==Worldwide== | ||
If the [[automobile|vehicle]] is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets. | If the [[automobile|vehicle]] is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets. | ||
==Motorsport== | |||
{{main|Panoz Esperante GT2}} | |||
An Esperante managed to win the GT2 class at the [[2006 24 Hours of Le Mans]], which is usually dominated by [[Porsche 911 GT3]]. The best of the 911s led until the final hour but ran into trouble, finishing one lap behind the Panoz, with a [[Ferrari F430]] ten laps down. Other competitors in that class were two [[Spyker C8]]s which showed promising performance, but did not finish, like the second Panoz which managed only 34 laps. Anyway, this success is a remarkable one for the road-going version of Panoz. | |||
==Design quirks and oddities== | ==Design quirks and oddities== | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
{{Panoz}} | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.panozauto.com/ Panoz Auto Development Company] | |||
'''''News and References''''' | '''''News and References''''' | ||
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[[Category:Pages with the First Anniversary Infobox Upgrade]] | [[Category:Pages with the First Anniversary Infobox Upgrade]] | ||
[[Category:Panoz vehicles|Esperante]] | |||
[[Category:Sports cars]] |
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Panoz Esperante | |
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Panoz | |
aka | Type aka here, not up there |
Production | produced from when to when+total units made (optional) |
Class | Sports Car |
Body Style | 2-door 2-seat Front-engined Roadster |
Length | 176.3 in (4.478 m) |
Width | 73.2 in (1.859 mm) |
Height | 53.4 in (1,355.9 m) |
Wheelbase | 106.0 in (2.713 mm) |
Weight | 3200 lb / 1,450 kg (curb) |
Transmission | Tremec T45 5-speed manual, RWD |
Engine | engine |
Power | 320 hp (239 kW) @ 6,000 rpm 315 lb-ft (427 N·m) of torque @ 4,750 rpm |
Similar | similar (competition) |
Designer | Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort) |
The Esperante is a sports car made by Panoz Auto Development Company.
There are several models of the Esperante: the base model, the GT, the GTLM, the GTS, and the JRD (an aftermarket upgrade brand similar to Roush Mustangs). Additionally, Panoz is more than willing to work with the buyer to make special modifications to any of the stock models. Each model has slightly different stats. The Specs below are for the base model. The GTLM, for example, uses a supercharger to boost power from 305 hp to 420 hp, raising performance from 0-62 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 ~600 lb lighter than the base Esperante, has a steel 5.8 liter V8 racing engine that produces 385 bhp, and is made of easily replaceable panels to facilitate small impact race repair. It does 0-60 in 4.2 seconds, and can achieve 0.98 g of lateral grip.
See Wikicars' comprehensive Panoz Esperante Review.
Recent Changes
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Pricing
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Gas Mileage
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Engine and Transmission
- Engine: Hand assembled DOHC, 32-valve, 90-degree, aluminum V8
- Displacement: 4,601 cm³
- Power: 320 hp (239 kW) @ 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 315 ft·lbf (427 N·m) @ 4,750 rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
- Bore by stroke: 3.55 by 3.54 in (90.2 by 90.0 mm)
- Fuel injection: Sequential electronic
- Ignition: Distributorless, coil-on-plug
- Transmission: Tremec T45 5-speed manual
- 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
Performance
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If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.
Suspension
- Front: Fully independent short-long arm (SLA) double wishbone configuration with gas charged Penske 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)
- Tires: BF Goodrich P255/45ZR17
Brakes
- Type: Four-wheel power assisted disc
- 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
Other Dimesions
- Body: Hand assembled lightweight SPF aluminum.
- Chassis: Modular extruded aluminium, bolted and bonded to steel subframes
- Track: front 60.9 in (1.55 m), rear 63.2 in (1.58 m)
- Ride Height: 5.0 in (127 mm)
- Fuel Capacity: 15.7 U.S. gal (59.4 L)
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Worldwide
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Motorsport
An Esperante managed to win the GT2 class at the 2006 24 Hours of Le Mans, which is usually dominated by Porsche 911 GT3. The best of the 911s led until the final hour but ran into trouble, finishing one lap behind the Panoz, with a Ferrari F430 ten laps down. Other competitors in that class were two Spyker C8s which showed promising performance, but did not finish, like the second Panoz which managed only 34 laps. Anyway, this success is a remarkable one for the road-going version of Panoz.
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See Also
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PANOZ | ||
Panoz Motorsports Group Current Esperante · Abruzzi "Spirit of Le Mans" Historic Concept · Racing Esperante GT2 · Esperante GTLM · Esperante GTR-1 · LMP-01 Van Diemen · Panoz Racing Series · Mosport International Raceway · Road Atlanta · Sebring Raceway · Panoz Racing Schools | ||
Don Panoz and Danny Panoz | Corporate website | independent |
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