Presentation of the unique coupe Esperante GTR-1 Le Mans Homologation Special 1997 release, fully otrestavrirovannouj sportscar manufacturer Panoz, was held at the Motor Show in Dubai — the automotive «Vanity Fair.»
The history of this dvuhdverki is this: it was made with the sole purpose — to provide homologation eponymous sports prototype, which was to be a marathon «24 Hours of Le Mans.»
As for the coupe restored, he could ride on public roads, but that it was so, experts Panoz spent more than six months.
Under the hood we installed the upgraded 6-liter V8 from Ford, the ability to develop more than 600 hp and 677 Nm of torque. As for the transmission, then, of course, is a 6-step «mechanics» of the ZF. However, the dynamic characteristics of silent, but they have to be very impressive. Weight Esperante GTR-1 is only 898 kilograms.
Complement brakes Brembo (8- and 4-piston front and rear, respectively), 285/40 tires with 18-inch wheels OZ Racing.
The intrigue is enhanced by the fact that the machine is constructed in one piece and is not subject to sale. However, interested in buying sport prototype do not despair: the manufacturer is not averse to collect «exact copy» of the machine, the design of which will receive a composite materials and a price tag of 890 thousand dollars.
