Panoz Esperante GT (2000 – 2007) vs Lexus SC (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Panoz Esperante GT is the more powerful of the two, with up to 305 hp against 286 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 6.4 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,740 kg.
| Specification |
Panoz
Esperante GT
2000 – 2007
|
Lexus
SC
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2007 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 305 hp | 286 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 419 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,478 mm | 4,520 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,356 mm | 1,370 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,200 kg | 1,740 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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