Very Rare 2005 Panoz Esperante GTLM Convertible in striking Chili Pepper Red on Black Leather. Only 9,252 miles on this 4.6L Supercharged V8 with 420hp/390ft-lb torque. Aluminum Body Panels over a Carbon Superstructure. Center-Mounted Gauge Cluster. Carbon Fiber & Billet Aluminum Interior Trim Pkg. Alloy Grille. Chromed BBS 18" Wheels. Limited Slip, Rear Spoiler, Power Sport Seats in Black Leather w/Red Stitching. $124k MSRP. Only three owners from new.
Standard performance equipment on the limited-edition, high-performance GTLM - (LM for "LeMans"), includes; Ford supplied 4.6-liter Supercharged SVT V8 with 420hp/390ft-lb torque, 18-inch aluminum BBS RK wheels and dual-piston aluminum PBR brake calipers with Brembo vented rotors. Weighing less than 3400 pounds, and with an Eaton supercharger sitting on top of the 4.6-liter SVT V8, the GTLM performs impres-sively: Accelerating at 4.2 seconds 0-60 mph, 12.8 seconds at 109.4 mph in the standing quarter-mile, and no less than 180 mph all out.
This gorgeous 2005 Panoz GTLM, with elegant flowing lines and a long-hood/short-deck profile, was also treated to plush furnishings in the cabin. Heavily bolstered power sport seats, handcrafted in black leather with contrasting red stitching, securely welcome both driver and passenger. Carbon-fiber and billet-aluminum trim abound. The cockpit-style gauge cluster is stylishly positioned in the center of the dashboard. Standard features include, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, power windows, remote keyless entry and variable intermittent wipers.
The hand-assembled Esperante, designed and built by hand by Georgia-based race car company Panoz, features cutting-edge technology, utilizing lightweight SPF aluminum body panels over a Carbon Superstructure. The Esperante is a race-bred, high-performance sports car exhibiting classic sports-car styling with limited production exclusivity, racing heritage, and the pride in American craftsmanship story.
The Esperante was originally developed as a race production GT2 car to run in the American LeMans Series against world-class sports car competition. Panoz Manufacturing's goal was to win the 24 Hours of LeMans, and with the introduction of the production street cars they were able to be accepted into the proper class and achieved their goal in 2006, winning at both LeMans and Sebring.
Included with this fine example are owner's books, original window sticker, and Carfax report. Please note that Carfax's report shows a branded title history in Arizona, as a result of an unfortunate clerical error, so be sure to call us at 425.562.1000 for more information on this striking, unique and rare 2005 Panoz Esperante.
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