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PANOZ ESPERANTE GTR-1 – FORD n.44

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HISTORY

The Panoz Esperante GTR-1 – Ford is a prototype that participated at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1998.

The American Panoz Motorsports Inc. team with Eric Bernard, Christophe Tinseau, Johnny O’Connell at the wheel of the Panoz Esperante GTR-1 – Ford n.44 did not finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1998 due to broken transmission after two hundred thirty-six laps.

The race won by Porsche 911 GT1-98 n.26 with Laurent Aiello, Allan McNish and Stephane Ortelli, second finished Kazuyoshi Hoshino, Aguri Suzuki and Masahiko Kageyama at the wheel of the Nissan R390 GT1 n.32, while in third position Jorg Muller, Uwe Alzen and Bob Wollek with the Porsche 911 GT1-98 n.25.

CHASSIS

Panoz Esperante GTR-1
Designed: Panoz Competition
Carbon fibre moncoque
Length: 4459 mm
Width: 1981 mm
Height: 1231 mm
Suspension front: Double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension rear: Double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs
Tyres: Michelin

ENGINE

Ford / Elan Products 5980 cc 90° V8
Power: 448 kW
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Transmission: XTrac 6 speed Sequential.
Fuel brand: Valvoline
Fuel Type: Petrol
Tank capacity: ? lt.

RESULT

Did not finish at the 24 hours of Le Mans 1998 with drivers Eric Bernard, Christophe Tinseau, Johnny O’Connell