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2002 Panoz Esperante

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Panoz Esperante

Panoz Esperante Rear Three Quaters

Panoz Esperante Side

Panoz Esperante Interior

Panoz Esperante Three Quaters

Panoz Esperante Rear

Panoz Esperante Drivers Side

Panoz Esperante Engine

Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Panoz
Model	Esperante 2002
Powertrain Layout	Front Engine / RWD
Base Price	$89,950

Dimensions

Length	4475 mm / 176.2 in
Width	1858 mm / 73.1 in
Height	1356 mm / 53.4 in
Wheelbase	2713 mm / 106.8 in
Weight	1451 kg / 3,199 lbs
Front / Rear Track	F 1546 mm / 60.9 in R 1580 mm / 62.2 in

Engine

Configuration	4.6 Liter Cobra SVT V8
Valvetrain	DOHC 4 Valves / Cylinder
Displacement	4601 cc / 280.8 cu
Power	238.6 kW / 320.0 bhp at 6000 rpm
Torque	427 Nm / 315.0 ft lbs at 4750 rpm
Bore	90.2 mm / 3.6 in
Stroke	90 mm / 3.5 in
Compression Ratio	9.8:1
Bhp / Liter	69.55 bhp
Redline	6500 rpm

Chassis & Body

Body / Frame	Hand Assembled Lightweigt Body w/ Modular Extruded Aluminium, Bolted and Bonded to Steel Subframes
Steering	Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist
Brake Type	Vented Discs w/ Power Assist & Electronic Three-Channel ABS
Brake Size	F 330 mm / 13.0 in R 297 mm / 11.7 in
Wheels	F 43.2 x 22.9 cm / 17.0 x 9.0 in R 43.2 x 22.9 cm / 17.0 x 9.0 in
Tyres	F 255/45ZR-17 R 255/45ZR-17

Transmission

Gear Type	Tremec T45 5 Speed Manual
Final Drive	3.27:1
1st Gear Ratio	3.37:1
2nd Gear Ratio	1.99:1
3rd Gear Ratio	1.33:1
4th Gear Ratio	1:1
5th Gear Ratio	0.67:1

Performance

Top Speed	249.9 kph / 155.3 mph
0 - 62 mph	5.1 seconds
0 - 100 mph	12.6 seconds
0 - Ľ mile	13.7 seconds
EPA City / Highway	17 / 23 mpg