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"The front engine layout of the Panoz LMP means a higher percentage of the overall weight is at the forward end of the car. This has the effect of allowing for more front downforce to be placed on the front axle and therefore larger front tires. The front engine position pushes the driver back to nearly inline with the rear axle centerline. The beneficial result is that the driver is better positioned in the chassis from a car feedback standpoint. With all things being equal to a mid-engined LMP, the front-engined Panoz came with positive design benefits not available to mid-engined cars. But ultimately everything comes down to a car's record, and that can't be ignored: three wins in '99 as well as the Manufacturer's Championship, one win in '00, two wins in '01, and two wins in '02."
Mulsanne's Corner
Engine: Élan Power Products V8, 2 valves per cylinder; 2 x 33.1 mm air restrictors
Displacement: 6.0 liters
Horsepower: 620 bhp @ 7200 rpm
Torque: 538 lb-ft.@ 6500 rpm
Gearbox: X-Trac 6-speed, inboard, longitudinal, sequential
Mulsanne's Corner
Engine: Élan Power Products V8, 2 valves per cylinder; 2 x 33.1 mm air restrictors
Displacement: 6.0 liters
Horsepower: 620 bhp @ 7200 rpm
Torque: 538 lb-ft.@ 6500 rpm
Gearbox: X-Trac 6-speed, inboard, longitudinal, sequential