1999 - Panoz - Esperante

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Esperante 1999
General Information
Make Panoz
Model Esperante
Production Year 1999
Country
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2713 mm     (106,8 in)
Front Track 1546 mm     (60,9 in)
Rear Track 1580 mm     (62,2 in)
Length 4475 mm     (176,2 in)
Width 1858 mm     (73,1 in)
Height 1356 mm     (53,4 in)
Ground Clearance 127 mm     (5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,65
Weight 1451 kg     (3196 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 59,7 litre   (13,1 Imp gal ,  15,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 32 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4601 cc     (280,77 cu in)
Bore 90,2 mm     (3,55 in)
Stroke 90 mm     (3,54 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1
Unitary Capacity 575,12 cc/cylinder    (35,1 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,8 : 1
Fuel System Type SEFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 320 HP     (238,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 427 N.m     (315,1 lb.ft ,  43,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4750 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 379,8 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 220,5 HP/ton    (164,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 69,6 HP/litre    (51,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption 17/23 US MPG EPA city/highway
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 5,1 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 12,6 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 13,7 s    @ 167 km/h    (103,5 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 249 km/h   (154,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,67 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,27 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,5
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 330 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 297 mm
Wheels (front) 9 x 17
Wheels (rear) 9 x 17
Tyres (front) Michelin Pilot Sport P255/45 ZR 17
Tyres (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport P255/45 ZR 17