| General information |
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| Brand | Panoz |
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| Model | Esperante |
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| Generation | Esperante |
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| Modification (Engine) | 4.6 i V8 32V (324 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1999 year |
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| End of production | 2009 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Cabriolet |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
13.8 l/100 km
17.04 US mpg20.47 UK mpg7.25 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
10.2 l/100 km
23.06 US mpg27.69 UK mpg9.8 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.1 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.1 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
249 km/h
154.72 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.5 kg/Hp, 223.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.4 kg/Nm, 294.5 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 324 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 70.4 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
427 Nm @ 4750 rpm.
314.94 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
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| Engine displacement |
4601 cm3
280.77 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
90.2 mm
3.55 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
90 mm
3.54 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.8 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1450 kg
3196.7 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
58 l
15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4475 mm
176.18 in. |
| Width |
1860 mm
73.23 in. |
| Height |
1355 mm
53.35 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2715 mm
106.89 in. |
| Front track |
1545 mm
60.83 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1580 mm
62.2 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 255/45 R17 |
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