2006 Panoz Esperante GT 2006 Panoz Esperante GT 2006 Panoz Esperante GT 2006 Panoz Esperante GT
2006 Panoz Esperante GT 2006 Panoz Esperante GT 2006 Panoz Esperante GT 2006 Panoz Esperante GT
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The aggressive stance is reminiscent of the most spirited, high-performance vehicles from around the world. The Esperante GT utilizes the same powertrains available in the Esperante and features a 4.6L V-8 combined with either a 5-spd. manual or 4-spd. automatic transmission.

Source - Panoz Auto Development

2006 Panoz Esperante GT

Year2006
MakePanoz
ModelEsperante GT
Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Production Years for Series2000 -
Weight3200 lbs | 1451.5 kg
MPG City17
MPG Highway25

Performance
0-60 mph4.9 seconds.
1/4 Mile13.4 sec. @ 107.3 mph
Top Speed155 mph | 249.4 km/h Similar top speeds

Engine  
Engine ConfigurationV
90-degree
Cylinders8
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement4.60 L | 280.7 cu in. | 4600.7 cc.
Valves32 valves.
4 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainDOHC
Horsepower305.00 BHP (224.5 KW) @ 5800.00 RPM
Torque320.00 Ft-Lbs (433.9 NM) @ 4200.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio10.5 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter66.3 BHP / Liter
Fuel TypeGasoline - Petrol
Fuel FeedFuel Injected
Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection
BlockAluminum
HeadAluminum
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Standard Transmission
Gears5
TransmissionManual
Tremec T45

Optional Transmission
Gears4
TransmissionAutomatic

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume11.60 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity2
Doors2
Exterior
Length176.301 in | 4478 mm.
Width73.201 in | 1859.3 mm.
Height53.401 in | 1356.4 mm.
Wheelbase106.001 in | 2692.4 mm.
Front Track60.901 in | 1546.9 mm.
Rear Track63.201 in | 1605.3 mm.
Ground Clearance5.001 in | 127 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom38.101 in | 967.8 mm.
Front Legroom41.801 in | 1061.7 mm.
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Suspension
SuspensionFront : Fully independent double wishbone configuration with gas charged aluminum coil-over Dynamic Dampers and 1.0 inch (25.4 mm) tubular anti-roll bar.

Rear : Fully independent, double wishbones with race inspired geometry & featuring gas charged aluminum coil-over Dynamic Dampers.


Steering
Turning Circle37.901 ft

Tires / Wheels
TiresFront : P255/45ZR17
Rear : P255/45ZR17
WheelsFront : Aluminum, 17 x 8 in.
Rear : Aluminum, 17 x 8 in.


 
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