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Panoz Esperante

Bodywork

type 2+2 DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 90.20 mm × 90.00 mm 3.55 in × 3.54 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.6 litre 4601 cc (280.77 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.80:1
Fuel system SEFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.10 s
0-100 mph 12.60 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 13.70 s @ 103.5
Standing km
Top speed 249 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 17/23 US MPG EPA city/highway
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 220.54 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1166.2 kPa (169.1 psi)
Specific torque 92.81 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1
Unitary capacity 575.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2713 mm
wheelbase 106.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4475 mm
Length (inches) 176.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1858 mm
Width (inches) 73.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1356 mm
Height (inches) 53.4 in
L:W ratio 1.65
Ground clearance (milimeters) 127 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1451 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3199 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 59.7 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle
Tyres Michelin Pilot Sport P255/45 ZR 17
Wheels 9 x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 330 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.67
Final drive ratio 3.27

General information

RAC rating 40.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Designer unknown
Year 1999

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