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Panoz Esperante Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2000–2007) — First Generation

The Panoz Esperante is a hand-built American sports car offered in Coupe and Roadster form. This first generation pairs a lightweight aluminium-intensive structure with front-mounted V8 power and classic rear-wheel-drive proportions.

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Panoz Esperante Engines and Transmissions

Every Panoz Esperante engine here is a naturally aspirated petrol V8 driving the rear wheels, a layout that rewards you with strong mid-range pull rather than peaky revs. Examples include the 4.6 MT and the larger-capacity 5.8 MT, both Coupes with a manual transmission that keeps the drivetrain simple and involving.

Coupe — Panoz Esperante Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Panoz Esperante Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
4.6 MTGasoline4601 cm³420 hp309 kW434 N⋅mManualRWD
5.8 MTGasoline5766 cm³445 hp327 kW597 N⋅mManualRWD

Roadster — Panoz Esperante Engines and Transmissions

Roadster Panoz Esperante Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
4.6 MTGasoline4601 cm³420 hp309 kW434 N⋅mManualRWD
4.6 MTGasoline4601 cm³305 hp224 kW407 N⋅mManualRWD

Panoz Esperante Dimensions

Coupe — Panoz Esperante Dimensions

Coupe Panoz Esperante Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
4.6 MT4475 mm1860 mm1355 mm2715 mm1450 kg130 mm
5.8 MT4475 mm1860 mm1355 mm2715 mm1080 kg130 mm

Roadster — Panoz Esperante Dimensions

Roadster Panoz Esperante Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
4.6 MT4475 mm1860 mm1355 mm2715 mm1450 kg130 mm
4.6 MT4475 mm1860 mm1355 mm2715 mm1450 kg130 mm