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Panoz Esperante
4.6 i V8 32V
324 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2009
0-100 km/h 5.1 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Performance
| Power | 324hp242kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 427Nm315lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,601cc281cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,450kg3,197lb |
| Power-to-weight | 223hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.3s Calculated |
| Top speed | 249 km/h 155 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 61.9s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 58L |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | Modular |
|---|---|
| Body type | Cabriolet / convertible |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,475mm176in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,860mm73in |
| Height | 1,355mm53in |
| Wheelbase | 2,715mm107in |
| Front track | 1,545mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,580mm62in |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V | 324 hp 242 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V | 5.1 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V | 249 km/h 155 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Panoz Esperante 4.6 i V8 32VPowerTorque
- Panoz Esperante 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V | 6,000 rpm | 4,750 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
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