2006 Panoz Esperante

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2006 Panoz Esperante

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: GT Coupe

Engines

See Specs 305-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard 130-amp. alternator  
Standard Dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
3.27 Axle ratio  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Sport suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Premium front shocks  
Standard Independent rear double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Premium rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P255/45ZR17.0 BSW performance tires  
Optional P225/40ZR18.0 BSW performance tires  
Optional P295/35ZR18.0 BSW performance rear tires  
Standard 17" wheels
Optional 18" wheels
Optional 18" x 10" silver BBS alloy rear wheels Optional 18" x 10" chrome BBS alloy rear wheels Optional 18" x 9.5" polished BBS alloy rear wheels Optional 18" x 9.5" machined BBS alloy rear wheels Standard Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Power remote side-view door mirrors  
Standard Convex passenger mirror  
Standard Rear lip spoiler  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Composite/alloy body material  
Standard Rocker panel extensions  
Standard Alloy grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Mechanical fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Illuminated passenger-side visor mirror  
Optional Garage door transmitter  
Optional Navigation system  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Optional Manufacturer luggage set  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 2  
Standard Front sport seats  
Optional Front bucket seats  
Standard Driver heated-cushion  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver heated-seatback  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Power reclining driver seat  
Standard Power 2-way driver lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining passenger seat  
Standard Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Leather front seat upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Optional Genuine wood instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert  
Optional Body-colored instrument panel insert  
Standard Leather console insert  
Optional Body-colored console insert  
Standard Aluminum shift knob  
Standard MOMO leather steering wheel  
Standard Leather dashboard  
Standard Carpet front floor mats  
Standard Aluminum interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Air compressor  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard Remote CD compatible  
Optional Trunk/cargo area 10-disc remote CD  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Optional Radio data system  
Optional Amplifier  
Optional Audio theft deterrent  
Optional Digital signal processor  
Standard 4 Blaupunkt speakers  
Optional Entertainment system with DVD  
Optional A/V remote  
Optional 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard Power retractable activation antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Optional Compass  
Optional Outside-temperature display  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio clock  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 3 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Fixed front head restraints  
Optional Manual adjustable front head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-8 Engine type  
281 cu.in. Engine displacement  
305-hp @ 5,800 rpm Engine horsepower  
320 lbs.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
32 Valves  
3.6" x 3.5" Engine bore x stroke  
9.85 to 1 Compression ratio  
15.7 gal. Fuel tank capacity
17 mpg Fuel economy city  
25 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.31 Drag coefficient  
3,179 lbs. Curb weight  
185.9" Exterior length  
73.7" Exterior body width  
53.2" Exterior height  
106.0" Wheelbase  
60.9" Front tread  
63.2" Rear tread  
19.0' Turning radius  
5.0" Ground clearance (min.)  
41.8" Front legroom  
38.1" Front headroom  
50.0" Front shoulder room  
49.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
11.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
11.6 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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