Panoz Abruzzi
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Panoz Abruzzi | |
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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[update] production of the Abruzzi was not confirmed, and is no longer featured on the company's website.
References
- ^ 2011 Panoz Abruzzi "Spirit of Le Mans" Archived January 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "New Panoz Abruzzi revealed". Autocar. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- ^ "Where's the Abruzzi?". AutoWeek. 61 (18): 69. September 5, 2011.
- ^ "Panoz Abruzzi rumbles back to Mosport". Michelin Alley. 23 July 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2014.