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Panoz Esperante GTSM

Panoz Esperante GTS

BODY & CHASSIS

Layout: Front mid-engine, rear wheel drive

Body: Lightweight, damage-resistant ABS plastic with acrylic exterior layer 15 easily replaceable panels with standardized mounting points Safety glass windshield; clear acrylic rear window
Chassis: 1.75(43.75mm) x 1.75, .090(2.25 mm) Wall, Mild Steel Space Frame 1.75x .095 DOM 8-point roll cage w/triple tube side protection 18-gauge interior panels, welded in Meets all SCCA tech and safety requirement

ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN

Engine: Ford Racing 5.8l/351 GT-40
Displacement: 5.8 Liters/351cid (5,768cc)
Horsepower: 480 bhp @ 5,750rpm
Torque: 520 @4,500rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Cylinder Heads: Aluminum GT-40
- Bore x Stroke: 4.00 in. x 3.5 in. (101.6 mm x 90.0 mm)
Carburation: Holley 4 bbl., 750cfm Double Pump carburetor
Ignition: MSD 6ALN Ignition Control
Transmission: Drenth sequential gearbox

BRAKES

Front: AP Racing 4 Piston hydraulic calipers 380mm vented steel rotors
Rear: AP Racing 4 Piston hydraulic calipers (360 mm) vented steel rotors

DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES

Wheelbase: 107.6 in. (2690 mm)
Track (f/r): 63.0/65.8 in. (1575/1645 mm)
Overall Length: 170.0 in. (4250 mm)
Overall Width: 78.0 in. (1,950 mm)
Overall Height: 51.0 in. (1,275 mm)
Curb Weight: 2,685 lbs. (1,217 kg.)
Fuel Capacity: 32.0 gal. (121.6 L).

SUSPENSION

Front: Unequal length A Arm Penske single adjustable coil-over shock absorbers Two-position adjustable sway bar, 1.25” dia.
Rear: independent suspension by PRC /Penske
Wheels: BBS 11/12 x 18 aluminum- Tires: Dunlop