Specifications: Panoz Esperante 4.6 i V8 32V (324 Hp) 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

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Panoz Esperante 4.6 i V8 32V (324 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Panoz
Model Esperante
Generation Esperante
Modification (Engine) 4.6 i V8 32V (324 Hp)
Start of production 1999 year
End of production 2009 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 13.8 l/100 km
17.04 US mpg
20.47 UK mpg
7.25 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 10.2 l/100 km
23.06 US mpg
27.69 UK mpg
9.8 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 4.8 sec
Maximum speed 249 km/h
154.72 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.5 kg/Hp, 223.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.4 kg/Nm, 294.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 324 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 70.4 Hp/l
Torque 427 Nm @ 4750 rpm.
314.94 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code Modular
Engine displacement 4601 cm3
280.77 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 90.2 mm
3.55 in.
Piston Stroke 90 mm
3.54 in.
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1450 kg
3196.7 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 58 l
15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4475 mm
176.18 in.
Width 1860 mm
73.23 in.
Height 1355 mm
53.35 in.
Wheelbase 2715 mm
106.89 in.
Front track 1545 mm
60.83 in.
Rear (Back) track 1580 mm
62.2 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Double wishbone
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 255/45 R17

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