I've been in love with Panoz ever since I played the game Midtown Madness. I once was lucky enough to see an Esperante in the wild. Madness. Literally.
Any American motor will fit. They have custom mounts/hardware for each engine series. A friend has a mid 90's coupe with a ford modular V8 with an eaton blower. He says it's the best all round performance car he's ever owned
the panoz leman car has been one of my favorite cars for 10 years I didnt even know they were so unknown. I got to see a GT class esperante at the 2009 american lemans.
I've only heard of Panoz because of Gran Turismo. I remember back in the day when I had a Panoz Esperante GTR-1 on Gran Turismo 3 I used that thing for a ton of races and it was great. Damn, thinking about this makes me wanna bust out the old PS2 again...
If anything, I'd want to put an ecoboost v6 into it. I feel the V8 ruins the character of the car a bit. Then I'd crank the boost up on the engine for kicks. Thoughts?
I'd rather opt for the reliability and lower end torque of an all motor V8 (or lightly boosted) as opposed to a big honking turbo on a V6. Don't get me wrong, there's a time and a place for that, but I like the idea of a V8 for this. If it were possible, I'd get one with the 5.2L Voodoo out of the new GT350.
dude a turbo just doesnt go with this car. It needs a pure powerful engine. A turbo would in my opinion ruin the experience or atleast my imagination of the experience. This is what a car should be. If only I could get one. sigh
Yea the back looks cool but the front could look alittle more intense and more sharp lines in my eyes at least. But shout out the the company I'm glad they're based out Georgia and their doing good for themselves... if I had the capital I would totally ask them to make a custom car see what crazy things we could come up with!
Super hard day... I would be so pained to review a car like that. What a chore... Yeah, about as sincere are you in the review... Hahaha! Panoz, I still have great memories about driving the roadster in midtown madness 2 with my brothers. We ended up installing it on two pc's and doing multiplayer games too. It usually ended up with us trying to ram each-other in the most creative ways. Such great memories this review brought up. Thank you David!
Glad to see Panoz is still very much alive. They have always been very interesting to me but after learning more about the company and how customizable they are I love them even more now!
First time I see Panoz repped on RUclips. I've known of them since 1999 (Sports Car GT game) but never seen them get exposure. Kudos to you for showing the world what a little manufacturer can do with a light chassis rocking a big V8. Just a side note, if you roll up side windows, you might get away with screaming less.
Fantastic review! I only ever followed Panoz as a race team and I never realized they were still producing road cars. Overall, I think this is one of my favorite reviews from you! :-)
I remember when these things used to be just stylized Mustangs. They literally were Mustangs with a different body. Had the same 4.6 3V engine, interior was damn near identical, and the RSR model was the same just supercharged with a big Kenne Bell blower. Some even had the 5.4 outta the GT500. Amazing how far this car has come in 10 years and it's still surprising that people still don't know about the company; unless you're really into racing. Who would ever think a small company in the backwoods of Georgia would be the largest manufacturer of single seat race cars in the world.
I waited this review for a while now, I've heard of Panoz through Gran Turismo 4 and have always been interested in what and how it was. So thank you David, I learned a lot ^_^
I saw a panoz once I never knew they were based in braselton that makes me happy and tbh I thought that went out of business but since they're so small I'm glad theyre still here, now I want one😄
wow I can't believe it I installed the whole a/c system on that panoz building in braselton, ga when they were building it about 4 yrs back. Hahaha that's so cool.
I criticized David before about his content, and lately i've seen a big turn around. I'm guilty of being quick to judge, i'm happy you kept at it David, you are original and I enjoy all your videos. Cheers!
Been a big Panoz fan since around 1998 when they went racing with the Esperante GT1 and then their prototype the Roadster S. They make the best sounding V8 cars on the planet. Just ask anyone who has heard one of their creations go roaring past at full throttle. They are a wonderful little giant killing car company and this latest car is just perfect.
I remember seeing Panoz car in Codemasters "Racedriver: Grid" & I think in Grand Turismo 2, other then those games the car brand is not that popular kinda forgotten by the public.
@ThatDudeinBlue I remember this was one of two cars to start with in the 1999 Sports Car GT! Only reason I've ever heard of this car.. Never seen one since!
@thatdudeinblue Did you check out Lanier Tech while you were there? A school where you learn to be on a race team and drive race cars is pretty darn cool.
The fact that the gtr1 model weight is less than a miata and around the same hp as a z06 is extremely impressive. 2,000 pounds, 600 hp, and 500 lb of torque. Unbelievable
I just got kind of a flashback when I saw the Panoz racecar. I first saw that car in gran turismo when I played it as a kid. Btw. I've wanted to make car reviews (in finnish) for a good amout of a time now, but atm I only have Canon eos 700d with couple lenses.. So I just ordered Canon 10-18mm is stm wide angle lens and rode mic, but I don't know which mount should I get for the in car footage as I'm on a budged.
3:30 Nope not a "what is that car" for me personally, known about Panoz for ages (not sure how long ago). Mainly because I've seen a few on a track and was very impressed.
They have a history at road Atlanta? They a have a history all over the world with their sports car programs! They were a pretty competitive racing team a few years ago.
I've been in love with Panoz ever since I played the game Midtown Madness. I once was lucky enough to see an Esperante in the wild. Madness. Literally.
It started with Gran Turismo for me
Me too
Dang midtown madness, that game was my childhood!
my favorite game, I honestly think mm2 had the most realistic physics engine in a car game Ive ever tried
Mac Doodles You're so lucky Damn it 😔
i would put the voodoo in it. the gt350r motor
Jack Bush yes!!! A bunch of yes
yes
You and me both. That would certainly be an interesting car to drive :)
Would probably cost you 30-40 grand
Wait, could I order one of those with a viper v10?
Shawn Burnham yuup
Any American motor will fit. They have custom mounts/hardware for each engine series. A friend has a mid 90's coupe with a ford modular V8 with an eaton blower. He says it's the best all round performance car he's ever owned
Dam I supercharged viper v10
I meant to say I can have them put u supercharged v10 from a viper in it that's just insane
I would love to see more companies like Panoz pop up. I'm tired of seeing Ferraris and Lambos and other various known luxury brands around LA.
Thanks for watching guys! This thing was pretty epic.
What did you guys think of the Panoz?
well i know what im doing when i win the lottery
But do you really like the looks of it, David? I mean, do you "really"?
The word «Panoz» in russian sounds like «diarrhea». The car itself is still awesome :D
ThatDudeinBlue if you try that other car you showed I'ma flip the hell out. Btw been watching you for a while, much love bro
You made me want to go out and buy one.
they should offer an LS7 motor option for this car , it would fit the character so well
They do offer that.
As it was said, you can decide which american engine you want in yours.
LS9 would be more suited tbh
I knew Panoz from playing Gran Turismo.
Same here :)
GT4
same. i even remember this manufacturer im forza and pgr series
GT3
Fm4
David, I'm also in the Atlanta area and have seen a couple of these around, they're awesome.
I remember the old Esperante race car from Gran Turismo 3. I have been interested in Panoz ever since
David you seem so much more happy in your recent keeps! Glad to see that man.
Order one with a 3-banger from a geo metro 😂😂😂
Race it in lemons!
It looks like a car from GTA trying to replicate a Ferrari.
However the more I'm watching this the more I'm falling in love
I have always liked these cars, have yet to see one
Never thought of it but it looks good unlike most gta cars
Agreed
***** yea
the panoz leman car has been one of my favorite cars for 10 years I didnt even know they were so unknown. I got to see a GT class esperante at the 2009 american lemans.
What's the retail on one of those?
More than you can afford pal
Six-digit area, but varies widely due to the level of customization.
smoke it
More than I can afford......
panoz *revs engine
I've only heard of Panoz because of Gran Turismo. I remember back in the day when I had a Panoz Esperante GTR-1 on Gran Turismo 3 I used that thing for a ton of races and it was great. Damn, thinking about this makes me wanna bust out the old PS2 again...
The shop that tuned my Sti is swapping an lsa into a brz! This made me more stoked to see it finished.
Just saw the video has a 4k option. Keep up the good work David.
If anything, I'd want to put an ecoboost v6 into it. I feel the V8 ruins the character of the car a bit. Then I'd crank the boost up on the engine for kicks. Thoughts?
haha. wait. are you serious o.O
I'd rather opt for the reliability and lower end torque of an all motor V8 (or lightly boosted) as opposed to a big honking turbo on a V6.
Don't get me wrong, there's a time and a place for that, but I like the idea of a V8 for this. If it were possible, I'd get one with the 5.2L Voodoo out of the new GT350.
dude a turbo just doesnt go with this car. It needs a pure powerful engine. A turbo would in my opinion ruin the experience or atleast my imagination of the experience. This is what a car should be. If only I could get one. sigh
those trucks with the huge turbos have a ton of lag. The new gt has ecoboost too but that's a different story
How can you say that without driving it
Yea the back looks cool but the front could look alittle more intense and more sharp lines in my eyes at least. But shout out the the company I'm glad they're based out Georgia and their doing good for themselves... if I had the capital I would totally ask them to make a custom car see what crazy things we could come up with!
I've only seen 1/3 of your reviews, but the vicious growl this one makes is my fav sound.
Absolutely stunning. I remember the one in Forza 1 from back in the day. Love it!
I have always loved these, and wanted one for about 15 yrs.
Super hard day... I would be so pained to review a car like that. What a chore... Yeah, about as sincere are you in the review... Hahaha!
Panoz, I still have great memories about driving the roadster in midtown madness 2 with my brothers. We ended up installing it on two pc's and doing multiplayer games too. It usually ended up with us trying to ram each-other in the most creative ways. Such great memories this review brought up. Thank you David!
Glad to see Panoz is still very much alive. They have always been very interesting to me but after learning more about the company and how customizable they are I love them even more now!
First time I see Panoz repped on RUclips. I've known of them since 1999 (Sports Car GT game) but never seen them get exposure. Kudos to you for showing the world what a little manufacturer can do with a light chassis rocking a big V8. Just a side note, if you roll up side windows, you might get away with screaming less.
So what you're basically saying is that Panoz is the American version of Wiesmann
pretty much yea :D
Only that Panoz still exists.
And isn't dependent on one engine-manufacturer.
Did you have to remind me?! 😭
a shitty version of Wiesman, yes
musclcarmaniac98 f
Fantastic review! I only ever followed Panoz as a race team and I never realized they were still producing road cars. Overall, I think this is one of my favorite reviews from you! :-)
Every time David got on it, the sound it made reminded of me someone with a card in the spokes of their bicycle tire.
Great review David! The Esperante is awesome! The exhaust note from the LSA is music to my ears!
i love this review so much. best birthday present ever (:
I love the viewing format of the reviews, it's like watching a movie, great video!
Any engine you want it in????? Well shitttt... put a 2jz in that bitch
same
nah LS swap everything!
Hellcat engine!!!
Voodoo
Trinity 5.8
about time i see a good review of the panoz other than Jay Leno video, one of my favorite autos for years🤓
Saabkyle did a test of the coupe and spider versions , just search youtube for Panoz and his video should be near the top .
Thanks i'll check it out.
Just a question, if you brought a 2jz, rb or any other great engine from Japan, would they put it in?
I'm sure if the engine you wanna use is in the American Market
Lord Haruguchi I mean, if i BUY the engine and bring it to them.
Allusion Namiboo that would be insane
the vr38dett is also a good option, just took some random names.
3ur
It sounds sooo good! Keep up the great work David!
I wish the ZL1 sounded like that from the factory!!
I loved the Panoz with the Terminator motor. crazy to see another car powered by a Termi motor
If I bought one I'd make them work to have to figure it out. 632 BBC supercharged tr6060.
I remember when these things used to be just stylized Mustangs. They literally were Mustangs with a different body. Had the same 4.6 3V engine, interior was damn near identical, and the RSR model was the same just supercharged with a big Kenne Bell blower. Some even had the 5.4 outta the GT500. Amazing how far this car has come in 10 years and it's still surprising that people still don't know about the company; unless you're really into racing. Who would ever think a small company in the backwoods of Georgia would be the largest manufacturer of single seat race cars in the world.
I waited this review for a while now, I've heard of Panoz through Gran Turismo 4 and have always been interested in what and how it was. So thank you David, I learned a lot ^_^
I've been waiting for someone to showcase this car company. GOOD STUFF
Great video David that Panoz is sweet. Keep up the awesome work.
I saw a panoz once I never knew they were based in braselton that makes me happy and tbh I thought that went out of business but since they're so small I'm glad theyre still here, now I want one😄
i love this channel always good commentary unlike other channels.
This review flew under the radar, how did I miss this one? inSANELY rare car.
I worked on an older one a few years back that had a cobra motor and interior, definitely a cool car
This specific Panoz reminds me of the Banshee from the GTA series haha, great review david!
wow I can't believe it I installed the whole a/c system on that panoz building in braselton, ga when they were building it about 4 yrs back. Hahaha that's so cool.
Man, I drive by Panoz every day! Lol, crazy to think I could have seen you on i124 in a yellow esperante
I criticized David before about his content, and lately i've seen a big turn around. I'm guilty of being quick to judge, i'm happy you kept at it David, you are original and I enjoy all your videos. Cheers!
Been a big Panoz fan since around 1998 when they went racing with the
Esperante GT1 and then their prototype the Roadster S. They make the best sounding V8 cars on the planet. Just ask anyone who has heard one of their creations go roaring past at full throttle. They are a wonderful little giant killing car company and this latest car is just perfect.
The TVR Sagaris paint Esperante is gorgeous.
I think David mounted actually mounted the camera on the exhaust pipe.
We need a Doug score for this car!
So you can get this with the Voodoo engine?
I remember seeing Panoz car in Codemasters "Racedriver: Grid" & I think in Grand Turismo 2, other then those games the car brand is not that popular kinda forgotten by the public.
I love it, minus the front that looks a bit too "kit car" and generic
I remember seeing these in the alms back in the day, very cool
when are you doing superspeedersrob corvette?
@ThatDudeinBlue I remember this was one of two cars to start with in the 1999 Sports Car GT! Only reason I've ever heard of this car.. Never seen one since!
Definitely a good conversation piece at a car meet!
when i saw the thumbnail i was like "hey, i've seen that thing in forza"
@thatdudeinblue
Did you check out Lanier Tech while you were there? A school where you learn to be on a race team and drive race cars is pretty darn cool.
I remember I had a couple Hotwheelz Panoz when I was a kid, their esperante race car
I saw you up by my house David. I knew that blue mustang around 211 in Brasleton. I live like 2 miles from there.
The fact that the gtr1 model weight is less than a miata and around the same hp as a z06 is extremely impressive. 2,000 pounds, 600 hp, and 500 lb of torque. Unbelievable
at 6:22 is that wood around the exhaust?!!? sorry my eyes may be buggin
@thatdudeinblue I'm surprised you didn't mention that they are the team that is currently running and developing the deltawing project.
I just got kind of a flashback when I saw the Panoz racecar. I first saw that car in gran turismo when I played it as a kid.
Btw. I've wanted to make car reviews (in finnish) for a good amout of a time now, but atm I only have Canon eos 700d with couple lenses.. So I just ordered Canon 10-18mm is stm wide angle lens and rode mic, but I don't know which mount should I get for the in car footage as I'm on a budged.
I remember this car in GT4, it was one of my favorites
nice review Dave, keep them up man!
Southern Hooning i watch your vids
thanks homie! 😊
So how do you do maintenance? Take it to Ford if you have their engine? Pretty cool
Such an awesome car, thanks for opening my eyes to it!!!
The thing sounds gnarly!
Ah, Panoz... GTR1 and the Roadster bring back childhood memories of Midtown Madness
The American idea of a Morgan or with engines choices, maybe more Caterham? Very cool, no matter what. Panoz are serious racers.
now uve driven this u neeeeed to drive a TVR or a Wiesemann
*Wiesmann
3:30 Nope not a "what is that car" for me personally, known about Panoz for ages (not sure how long ago). Mainly because I've seen a few on a track and was very impressed.
i beat a chunk of the races gran turismo 3 a-spec with this car way back when i was in middle school. i didnt know they still made them!!
Thank you for the review of this interesting and what appears like fun to drive automobile.
David have you played any of the Gran Turismo series? Panoz have had cars in there. They are usually racing cars though.
it looks great keep up the vids...r u gonna make a 240 coupe update soon?
front end like a boxster, rear end like a 360 modena
I'd love to see one of those with a Voodoo engine in it and the exhaust right next to you on the side like that
looks like a the 1gen rx7 converted with a miata or something, looks awesome.
Great audio quality man!
This car is awesome. My only gripe is the front bumper. It kind of reminds me of a duraflex bumper
I think that's the same car SaabKyle04 did an in-depth review on!
these things definitely seem built to last. I wouldn't be surprised to see a lot of these still in really nice shape many many years from now.
Brydon Medeiros you might be suprised...my neighbor owns the predecessor to this car, the Roadster, and the build quality is pretty shit.
I was more referring to components used. aluminum won't rust, the tremec is bombproof, so is the ls series.
Who's the driver at 5:04?
He is the chief ingineer from Panoz.
Any American built motor??? 1.5L Chevy it is
To me it looks like an old TVR, kind of like a Sagaris with the rear end of a Ferrari 360
There's a red one of these in my town. I never knew what it was. It has an ls engine and it looks like an Alfa badge.
I took my dad's 2016 Mazda 6 (manual of course) and bounced it off the red line. It was cool.
Love the car n review dude nice work
played so much Gran Turismo i know about Panoz
They have a history at road Atlanta? They a have a history all over the world with their sports car programs! They were a pretty competitive racing team a few years ago.
Hmmmm, wonder if its possible to order one with a 4- rotor..
Would it be possible to put the stage 3 supercharged wedge 540 cui mopar crate motor producing 850 bhp?
Any engine? Hellcat motor plz.