Panoz Abruzzi

Panoz Abruzzi
Overview
Manufacturer Panoz Auto Development
Production Proposed 2011
Assembly Braselton, Georgia, United States
Body and chassis
Class Grand tourer (S)
Layout FR layout
Powertrain
Engine 6.2L (6,162cc) supercharged LS3 V8
Transmission 6-speed manual

The Panoz Abruzzi was a grand tourer intended for manufacture by Panoz Auto Development for the European market.[1] Production was to be limited to 81 units[2] and it was expected to be delivered between 2011 and 2013, with a retail price of around £330,000. Much of the car was to be made of a multilayer composite known as REAMS (Recyclable Energy Absorbing Matrix System), which Panoz claimed was as strong as carbon fiber but was more durable and could have been recycled.[3]

The Abruzzi made its sports car racing debut at the 2011 12 Hours of Sebring.[4]

Rear view

As of July 2014 production of the Abruzzi was not confirmed, and is no longer featured on the company's website.

Performance

The Abruzzi was planned to be powered by a supercharged 6.2L (6,162 cc) LS3 V8 engine that produces 650 HP and 590 lb ft of torque.[5] It also features a "Trifecta" cooling system that uses multiple rear mounted radiators in addition to other cooling systems to keep coolant temperatures down.[6]

References

  1. ↑ 2011 Panoz Abruzzi "Spirit of Le Mans" Archived January 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ "New Panoz Abruzzi revealed". Autocar. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  3. ↑ "Where's the Abruzzi?". AutoWeek. 61 (18): 69. September 5, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Panoz Abruzzi rumbles back to Mosport". Michelin Alley. 23 July 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  5. ↑ "Panoz launches newest sports car, the Abruzzi". Autoweek. Retrieved 2018-04-04.
  6. ↑ "Officially Official: Panoz reveals the Abruzzi Spirit of Le Mans". Autoblog. Retrieved 2018-04-04.
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