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2006 Panoz Esperante Coupe
Standards and Options
Pricing

Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
MSRP $79,900 $85,700 $113,200 $98,229
Invoice Price $0 $0 $0 $0
Destination Charges $1,350 $860 $0 $1,500
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control Standard Standard Standard N/A
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter N/A Standard Not listed N/A
Rear HVAC Ducts Standard N/A N/A N/A
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard N/A N/A N/A
Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/A N/A N/A N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
CD Changer Option Option Standard Option
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player N/A N/A Not listed N/A
DVD Player N/A N/A Not listed N/A
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone Option N/A N/A N/A
Navigational Aid Option Option Option Option
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/A N/A N/A N/A
Subwoofer Option Option Not listed Not listed
Telematic Systems N/A N/A N/A N/A
Exterior

Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board N/A N/A N/A N/A
Bumper Step Up N/A N/A N/A N/A
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard Standard
Metallic Paint Option Option N/A Option
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid N/A Standard N/A N/A
Rear Spoiler N/A N/A Standard Option
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/A N/A N/A N/A
Splash or Mud Guards N/A N/A Option N/A
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A N/A N/A
Instrumentation

Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
Battery Gauge Standard Not listed Not listed Not listed
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compass Not listed Not listed Not listed Option
Cruise Control Option Standard Option Not listed
Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A N/A Standard N/A
Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A N/A N/A
Night Vision N/A N/A N/A N/A
Oil Gauge Standard Standard Not listed Not listed
Outside Temperature Gauge Not listed Standard Not listed Option
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls N/A Standard Option Not listed
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor N/A Standard Standard Not listed
Trip Computer Standard Standard Standard Not listed
Lighting

Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
Automatic Headlights N/A Not listed Not listed Not listed
Cornering Lights N/A Not listed Not listed N/A
Daytime Running Lights N/A Not listed Not listed Not listed
Fog Lights Standard Standard Not listed Not listed
Halogen Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Headlight Washers Option Option Option N/A
High Intensity Discharge Headlights Option Option Option N/A
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roof

Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
Power Sunroof/Moonroof N/A Standard N/A N/A
Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A N/A Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof N/A Standard N/A N/A
Tires and Wheels

Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
Alloy Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels N/A Not listed N/A Option
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire N/A N/A Not listed Not listed
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A N/A N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A N/A N/A
Steel Wheels N/A N/A N/A N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/A Option N/A N/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A N/A Not listed
Heated Exterior Mirror Standard Standard N/A N/A
Heated Washer System N/A Standard N/A N/A
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A Option N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Option Option Option Option
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A Standard N/A N/A
Rear Wiper N/A Option N/A N/A
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A N/A N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
Body Style Sports Car/Luxury Coupe Sports Car/Luxury Coupe Sports Car/Luxury Coupe Sports Car/Luxury Coupe
EPA Classification SUBCOMP MINICOMP 2SEATER 2SEATER
Turbo N N N N
Drive Train

 Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
City MPG 13 18 14 17
Combined MPG 15   16  
Displacement (CC) 4244 3596 4282 4601
Driveline RWD AWD RWD RWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.73 3.44 3.91 3.55
Fuel Capacity (gal) 23.3 17.7 21.1 15.7
Fuel System EFI SEFI SEFI SEFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $3 $0 TBA $0
Highway MPG 18 26 20 25
Horsepower @ RPM 390@7000 325@6800 380@7300 305@5800
PowerToWeightRatio 9.4 10.2 9.1 10.6
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 7000 6800 7300 5800
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual
Torque @ RPM 333@4500 273@4250 302@5000 320@4200
Transmission Speeds 6 6 6 5
Transmission Type M M M M
Type of Engine 4.2L V8 3.6L H6 4.3L V8 4.6L V8
Valves 32 24 32 32
Exterior

 Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
Curb weight (lbs) 3682 3329 3594 3197
Overall Height (in) 51.4 51.6 49.4 53.4
Overall Length (in) 178.1 175.6 172.4 176.3
Overall Width (in) 71.7 72.9 73.4 73.2
Wheelbase (in) 104.7 92.5 102.4 106.0
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
Trunk Volume (cu ft) 5      
Interior - Passengers

 Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
Headroom front (in)     37.0 38.1
Leg room front (in)     44.0 41.8
Passenger Volume 86     49
Seating Capacity - Maximum 4 4 2 2
Seating capacity - Standard 4 4 2 2
Shoulder room front (in)     54.8 50.0
Suspension

 Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in)     5.3 5.0
Rear Suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Track Front 60.0 58.6 61.7 60.9
Track Rear 60.6 60.9 61.5 60.7
Turning Radius

 Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
Steering Diameter Left 39.4   36.5 37.9
Steering Diameter Right 39.4   36.5 37.9
Warranty

 Maserati Coupe Porsche 911 Targa Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe Panoz Esperante
Powertrain Miles 50000 50000   36000
Powertrain Time (Months) 48 48 36 36
Rust Time (Months)   120 120  
Warranty - Basic Miles 50000 50000   36000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 48 48 36 36


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