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2005 Panoz Esperante

Used 2005 Panoz Esperante

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2006
2005
Fuel Economy
18 - 20 combined mpg
Horsepower
305 - 420 hp
Engine
2 engines available
Engine Options
  • V8, 4.6 Liter
  • V8, Supercharged, 4.6L
Torque
320 - 390 lb-ft
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2005 Panoz Esperante Overview

2005 Panoz Esperante Pricing

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors, but here's a general idea of what buyers are currently paying for used 2005 Panoz Esperante models when purchasing from a dealership.

Overall 2005 Panoz Esperante Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2005 Panoz Esperante is about average for its class. Owners rated the 2005 Panoz Esperante quality a 3 out of 5.

2005 Panoz Esperante Reliability

The 2005 Panoz Esperante receives an average consumer rating of 3.5 overall and a 5 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2005 Esperante Features

According to drivers of the 2005 Esperante, here are some of its best features:

  • Great value, fun to drive, mechanically reliable

2005 Panoz Esperante MPG by Trim

2005 Esperante Convertible 2D - city 17 MPG - hwy 25 MPG

2005 Esperante Coupe 2D - city 17 MPG - hwy 25 MPG

2005 Esperante GT Convertible 2D - city 17 MPG - hwy 25 MPG

2005 Esperante GT Coupe 2D - city 17 MPG - hwy 25 MPG

2005 Esperante GTLM Convertible 2D - city 16 MPG - hwy 22 MPG

2005 Esperante GTLM Coupe 2D - city 16 MPG - hwy 22 MPG

2005 Esperante Safety

2005 Panoz Esperante Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Rear Parking Sensors
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2005 Panoz Esperante
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

3.5
Consumer Rating
Based on 2 Consumer Reviews
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Value
5.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
3.0

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2005 Panoz Esperante Styles

Style
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Engine
Torque
0-60
Top Speed
Curb Weight
Convertible 2D
20 MPG
305 @ 5800 RPM
V8, 4.6 Liter
320 lb-ft
5.1 seconds
155 mph
3279 lbs
GT Convertible 2D
20 MPG
305 @ 5800 RPM
V8, 4.6 Liter
320 lb-ft
4.9 seconds
155 mph
3197 lbs
GTLM Convertible 2D
18 MPG
420 @ 6000 RPM
V8, Supercharged, 4.6L
390 lb-ft
4.2 seconds
180 mph
3384 lbs
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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
3279 lbs.
EPA Total Interior
49.0 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
15.7 gallons
Front Head Room
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room
41.8 inches
Max Seating Capacity
2
Overall Length
176.3 inches
Turning Diameter
37.9 feet
Wheel Base
106.0 inches
Width with mirrors
73.2 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Number of Doors
2 doors
Rear Spoiler
Available

Fuel Economy

City
17 mpg
Highway
25 mpg
Combined
20 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission Type
Manual
5 speed
Available
Recommended Fuel
Premium

Performance

Horsepower
305 @ 5800 RPM
Torque
320 @ 4200 rpm
Engine
V8, 4.6 Liter
0 to 60
5.1 seconds
Top Speed
155 mph

Warranty

Basic
3 years / 36000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36000 miles

Entertainment

  • DVD Entertainment System
  • MP3 Player
  • CD Player

Technology

  • Hands Free Phone
  • Navigation System

2005 Panoz Esperante Safety

2005 Panoz Esperante Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Rear Parking Sensors

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KBB.com Rating
N/A
N/A
4.2
4.7
Consumer Rating
3.5
4.7
4.9
4.4
Fuel Economy
City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG
City 26/Hwy 35/Comb 29 MPG
City 19/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG
City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity2224
Basic Warranty
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
4 years or 50000 miles
4 years or 50000 miles
Horsepower
305 @ 5800 RPM
181 @ 7000 RPM
320 @ 7200 RPM
385 @ 6100 RPM
Engine
V8, 4.6 Liter
4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.0 Liter
6-Cyl, 3.4 Liter
V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
RWD
AWD

2005 Panoz Esperante Rankings

FAQs

Is 2005 a good year for a Panoz Esperante?

Owners of the vehicle give it 3.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2005 Esperante is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Panoz Esperante 2005 a good vehicle?

Owners of the vehicle give it 3.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2005 Esperante is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 2005 Panoz Esperante?

The 2005 Panoz Esperante gets 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
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