Though suffering from quirky ergonomics and borrowed cockpit components, the Panoz offers performance on par with the world's best sports cars and exclusivity that practically guarantees that yours will be the only one at the country club.

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A high-tech, modern throwback

Jeffthefish, 09/23/2004

2004 Panoz Esperante 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)

The Panoz Esperante recaptures the feeling of the old 289 Cobra, which was always the most exciting streetable ride there was. There's a fun factor so lacking in the other cars available today. Some are faster, most quieter and ride better, some are surely better put together and use prettier materials, but the Panoz gives something else-those intangibles the Cobra …

danny's esperante

dw simp 48, 11/10/2002

2003 Panoz Esperante 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)

i have had my experante for about 6 months now and i love it. i cant go any where without it drawing a crowd. i have had the new maserati, a 360 modena and a 911 porsche and this car is my favorite. it drives great on a long trip and its quiet with the top down. i would highly recommend it

panoz esperante

djbutter, 06/08/2004

2004 Panoz Esperante GT 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)

the esperante has good handleing and great power but the ride is terrible.it is an overpriced auto that drives terrible and i am not thriled by it.

Panoz is the absolute best

jack orbin, 07/15/2006

2003 Panoz Esperante 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M)

This is a great car. I have or have had a Mercedes, Jaguar, BMW, Lexus, Triumph and this car beats them hands down in almost every category. My Panoz Esperante is the very best looking car on the road. I love it.

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2005 Esperante Highlights

Type:

Coupe

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$98,229
Engine Type	Gas
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	11.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Panoz Esperante 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Ohio.

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A high-tech, modern throwback

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Panoz Esperante 2dr Convertible (4.6L 8cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Ohio.}