2004 Panoz Esperante GTLM
Powertrain/Chassis
Drivetrain layout Front engine, rwd
Engine type Supercharged 90* V-8, iron block & alum heads
Valve gear DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Bore x stroke, in/mm 3.55 x 3.54 / 90.2 x 90.0
Displacement, ci/cc 280.8 / 4601
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Max SAE net horsepower 420 @ 6000 rpm
Max SAE net torque, lb-ft 390 @ 3500 rpm
Specific output, hp/liter 91.3
Weight to power, lb/hp 8.3
Redline, rpm 6500
Transmission 6-speed manual
Axle/final-drive ratio:1 3.55 / 2.24
Suspension, front; rear Control arms, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; control arms, coil springs, adj shocks
Brakes, f;r 13.0-in vented disc; 11.7-in vented disc
Wheels 18 x 8.5, forged aluminum
Tires 255/45ZR18 99Y M+S Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
Dimensions
Wheelbase, in 106.0
Track, f/r, in 61.1 / 60.7
Length, in 185.9
Width, in 73.7
Height, in 53.2
Turning circle, ft 37.9
Curb weight, lb 3491
Weight dist, f/r, % 53 / 47
Seating capacity 2
Headroom, in 38.1
Legroom, in 41.8
Shoulder room, in 54.3
Cargo vol, cu ft 7.0 (est)
Test Data
Acceleration, sec to mph
0-30 2.1
0-40 2.8
0-50 3.8
0-60 4.7
0-70 5.8
0-80 7.4
0-90 9.1
0-100 10.8
1/4 mile, sec @ mph 13.2 @ 108.8
Braking, 100-0 mph, ft 354
Braking, 60-0 mph, ft 125
200-ft skidpad, avg g 0.86
Top-gear rpm @ 60 mph 2000
Consumer Info
Base price $122,825
Price as tested $123,707
Stability/traction control No / yes
Airbags Dual front
Basic warranty 3 yrs/36,000 miles
Powertrain warranty 3 yrs/36,000 miles
Roadside assist period 3 yrs/36,000 miles
Fuel capacity, gal 15.7
EPA mpg, city/hwy 16/22
Range, miles, city/hwy 251 / 345
Recommended fuel Unleaded premium
Our Take
What's Hot
• Abundant power
• Neutral, vice-free handling
• Boutique style and exclusivity
What's Not
• Dodgy cabin ergonomics
• Blatty exhaust resonance
• Fiddly top latches and boot snaps
Don't Miss
• Underhood plaques signed by everyone who built the car
Bottom Line
• A respectable sports car that struggles to be a grand tourer
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