Panoz Abruzzi

Panoz Abruzzi
Overview
Manufacturer Panoz Auto Development
Production Proposed 2011
Assembly Braselton, Georgia, United States
Body and chassis
Class Grand tourer
Layout FR layout
Powertrain
Engine V8, 650 HP

The Panoz Abruzzi is a grand tourer manufactured by Panoz Auto Development, currently under development for the European market.[1] Production is to be limited to 81 units[2] and it is expected to be delivered from between 2011 and 2013, with a retail price of around £330,000. Much of the car is made of a multilayer composite known as REAMS (Recyclable Energy Absorbing Matrix System).[3]

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

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

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.

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