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Esperante
2008 Panoz Esperante
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Vehicle Details
Year
2008
Make
Panoz
Model
Esperante
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.6 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
309 hp
Power (kW)
227 kW
Torque
430 Nm (317 lb-ft)
Top speed
242 km/h
(150 mph)
0–60 mph
4.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.1 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,720 mm
(185.8 in)
Width
1,870 mm
(73.6 in)
Height
1,350 mm
(53.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,713 mm
(106.8 in)
Curb weight
1,450 kg
(3,197 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,200 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
90.2 mm
(3.6 in)
Stroke
90 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
4,601 cc
9.8 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.37 :1
2nd Gear
1.99 :1
3rd Gear
1.33 :1
4th Gear
1 :1
5th Gear
0.67 :1
Final Drive
Performance
Quarter Mile
13.7 sec
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
59.4 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
13.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
10.2 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,550 mm
(61.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,580 mm
(62.2 in)
Ground Clearance
127 mm
(5.0 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
Interior
Steering Wheel
Steering Ratio
15 :1
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
3.27 :1
Reverse
3.22 :1
70.3
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Panoz
8 vehicles
Esperante
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Esperante Standard
2000–2013
Generation
1st Generation
Year
2008
Powertrain
4.6 V8
Horsepower
309 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
