{"id":7259,"date":"2010-12-23T17:34:47","date_gmt":"2010-12-23T17:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gentrylane.com\/s\/?p=7259"},"modified":"2010-12-23T17:34:47","modified_gmt":"2010-12-23T17:34:47","slug":"2005-panoz-esperante-gtlm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentrylane.ca\/s\/domestic-inventory\/sold-domestic\/2005-panoz-esperante-gtlm","title":{"rendered":"2005 Panoz Esperante GTLM"},"content":{"rendered":"

The merging of legitimate race inspired design with true\u00a0American<\/strong> muscle power creates a\u00a0top-of-the-line sports touring model that can run with the best that the world has to offer.\u00a0The limited-availability\u00a0Esperante\u00a0GTLM<\/em><\/strong> involves matching a super-charged and inter-cooled\u00a04.6L V-8<\/strong> with a 6-spd. manual transmission to result in world-class performance, handling\u00a0and control.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Panoz\u00a0Esperante<\/em> GTLM<\/strong> represents the top-of-the-line touring model available from\u00a0Panoz Auto <\/strong>Development Company. The exterior treatment is an enhanced expression of the\u00a0Esperante GT<\/strong> and\u00a0further establishes the\u00a0Esperante\u00a0GTLM<\/em><\/strong> as a unique automobile offering. The\u00a0Esperante GT<\/strong> design\u00a0enhancements include standard features such as new Recaro style seating, sport handling package\u00a0and Blaupunkt sound system. Powertrain is the hand-assembled\u00a04.6 liter DOHC\u00a0supercharged<\/em><\/strong> engine\u00a0mated to a\u00a06 spd.<\/em> manual transmission.<\/p>\n

Spectacular American Built\u00a0NEW<\/em><\/strong> 2005<\/strong> Top of the Line\u00a0Panoz Esperante\u00a0GTLM<\/em><\/strong>.
\nThis stunning handmade example is finished in\u00a0Titanium Metallic<\/strong>, complemented\u00a0by a gorgeous black leather interior with a\u00a0carbon-fiber<\/em> interior accent package.\u00a0Extras include\u00a0Recaro<\/strong> power seats with enhanced lumbar and side support and include\u00a0seat heaters.\u00a0Polished\u00a018″<\/em><\/strong> wheels, big Brembro Crossdrilled rotors and a Blaupunkt\u00a0In-dash CD Stereo System. This is a stunning\u00a0All\u00a0American<\/em> Handmade<\/strong> alternative to\u00a0high-priced exotic sports cars from overseas.<\/p>\n

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Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Engine & Drivetrain:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Engine:<\/strong> Hand assembled SVT, Supercharged, 4-cam, 32 valve,
\n90 degree V-8 with cast iron block & aluminum heads
\nDisplacement:<\/strong> 4.6 Liters\/ 280cid (4,601 cc)
\nHorsepower @ rpm:<\/strong> 420 @ 6,000
\nTorque @ rpm:<\/strong> 320 @ 3,500
\nFuel Injection:<\/strong> Sequential electronic
\nTransmission:<\/strong> Tremec T56 6-speed manual
\nDifferential:<\/strong> Limited-slip type
\nTraction Control:<\/strong> All-speed<\/p>\n

Suspension, Wheels & Tires:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Front:<\/strong> Fully independent double wishbone configuration with gas charged
\naluminum coil-over Dynamic Dampers and 1.0 inch (25.4 mm) tubular anti-roll bar.
\nRear:<\/strong> Fully independent, double wishbones with race inspired geometry &
\nfeaturing gas charged aluminum coil-over Dynamic Dampers.
\nWheels:<\/strong> Front – Aluminum BBS RK, 18 x 8.5 in \/ Rear – Aluminum BBS RK, 18 x 8.5 in
\nTires:<\/strong> Front – P255\/45ZR18 \/ Rear – P255\/45ZR18<\/p>\n

Performance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

0-62 mph (0-100 km\/h):<\/strong> 4.2 sec
\nQuarter Mile:<\/strong> 12.8 sec. @ 109.4 mph
\nLateral Acceleration:<\/strong> 0.98 g
\nTop Speed:<\/strong> 180 mph (289.0 km\/h)
\nEPA Mileage Rating:<\/strong> 17 city \/ 25 hwy<\/p>\n