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 May 20 2009, 01:04 PM
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 Posting God  Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451  |
    QUOTE There are several models of the Esperante: the base model, the GT, the GTLM, the GTS, and the JRD (an aftermarket upgrade brand similar to Roush Mustangs). Additionally, Panoz is more than willing to work with the buyer to make special modifications to any of the stock models. Each model has slightly different statistics. The Specs below are for the base model. The GTLM, for example, uses a supercharger to boost power from 305 hp (227 kW) to 420 hp (310 kW), raising performance from 0-62 mph in 5 seconds to 4 seconds. The GTS on the other hand is built as a driver's class spec car, to SCCA standards, with harness, roll cage, side bars, etc. Additionally, it is ~ 600 lb (270 kg) lighter than the base Esperante, has a steel 5.8 liter V8 racing engine that produces 385 bhp (287 kW; 390 PS), and is made of easily replaceable panels to facilitate small impact race repair. It can do 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds, go up to a top speed of 182 mph (293 km/h), and achieve 0.98 g of lateral grip. Panoz's engines are sourced from The Ford Motor Company's Modular V8 family. Wikipedia |
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May 20 2009, 03:15 PM
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 Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
I respect Panoz as a company, but I'm sorry, the Esperante is not a cool car, it's way too dorky. Also center mount gauges ftl.
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May 20 2009, 03:20 PM
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 LSX LOL Group: Moderators Posts: 1,481 Joined: 12-March 09 From: Wayne, NJ Member No.: 4,781 Car: 2002 Ford Mustang GT/99 Subaru Outback |
QUOTE(clarkma5 @ May 20 2009, 07:15 PM)  I respect Panoz as a company, but I'm sorry, the Esperante is not a cool car, it's way too dorky. Also center mount gauges ftl. Agreed, it is supposed to be a luxury high performance car, not a car with Saturn ION/Toyota Yaris center-mount |
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May 20 2009, 04:14 PM
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 Torque, it's what's for winners Group: Members Posts: 1,949 Joined: 5-July 07 Member No.: 3,952 Car: Supercharged 4.7L on an engine stand |
QUOTE(clarkma5 @ May 20 2009, 04:15 PM) I respect Panoz as a company, but I'm sorry, the Esperante is not a cool car, it's way too dorky. Also center mount gauges ftl. +1 |
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May 21 2009, 12:44 AM
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Posting God Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 |
Just the fact that it's a Panoz makes it cool as hell for me. The exterior is a bit awkward kind of like a cross between something from GTA, and an overgrown Miata. However, I don't mind the interior at all. Having spent some time in the Echo, Yaris, and the Nissan X-Trail...I rather like central gauges.
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May 22 2009, 07:06 AM
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 VTEC yo! Group: Members Posts: 2,503 Joined: 3-March 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 2,309 Car: 2007 Honda S2000 |
Again, we are crossing the line between good and cool. Pick a date up in an Esperante and you're doing pretty good. Cool car.
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May 22 2009, 01:32 PM
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 jedi leprechaun douchebag in training Group: Members Posts: 893 Joined: 14-May 06 From: Tucson, AZ Member No.: 2,507 Car: 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES |
I absolutely fucking hate central gauges, especially in a car that's supposed to be sporty. Why move them so far away from the line of sight?
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May 22 2009, 09:49 PM
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VTEC yo! Group: Members Posts: 2,503 Joined: 3-March 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 2,309 Car: 2007 Honda S2000 |
I agree, I hate them too. But gauges don't make a car uncool.
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May 23 2009, 10:41 PM
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jedi leprechaun douchebag in training Group: Members Posts: 893 Joined: 14-May 06 From: Tucson, AZ Member No.: 2,507 Car: 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES |
It does however take a 'Meh' car into uncool status for me. If it had regular gauges it would have gotten a neural from me.
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May 26 2009, 11:55 AM
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Talkin' the talk since 2003 Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T |
We're in need of some tie breaker votes here.
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May 26 2009, 11:59 AM
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 ^_^ Group: Members Posts: 2,233 Joined: 3-May 05 From: Canada Member No.: 1,656 |
horridly uncool
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May 30 2009, 06:26 AM
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 shit. Group: Members Posts: 784 Joined: 12-January 07 From: Mill City Member No.: 3,621 Car: 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 SE |
The GTS model redeems this car. If it weren't for that, and the use of Ford's modular V8s (which I'm also a fan of), it would've been meh or MJ uncool.
I used to visit a dealership, that has since gone out of business, that was an authorized Rousch, Saleen, and Panoz dealer. These cars just seem very cheaply built while looking at one up close or sitting in one. Along with the center-mount gauges, this car is meant for driving and I just like to believe that the horrible ergonomics and cheap fit and finish keep the price down. But I don't doubt that they can rip some shit up when pushed hard. I vote cool. |
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