Panoz Top Speed

Esperante

249.00 km/h

or 154.72 mp/h

General information
BrandPanoz
Model Esperante
Generation Esperante
Modification (Engine) 4.6 i V8 32V (324 Hp)
Start of production 1999 year
End of production 2009 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
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)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 4.8 sec
Maximum speed 249 km/h 154.72 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.5 kg/Hp, 223.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.4 kg/Nm, 294.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 324 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 70.4 Hp/l
Torque 427 Nm @ 4750 rpm. 314.94 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine displacement 4601 cm3 280.77 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 90.2 mm 3.55 in.
Piston Stroke 90 mm 3.54 in.
Compression ratio 9.8
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1450 kg 3196.7 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 58 l 15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal
Dimensions
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
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Double wishbone
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 255/45 R17