Model Cars - Panoz

Panoz Auto Development is an American manufacturer of high-performance sports cars, founded by Don Panoz in 1989. The company is known for producing innovative, racing-inspired vehicles and has had a significant impact on the motorsports world, particularly in endurance racing.

Founder was Don Panoz, a former pharmaceutical executive, founded Panoz Auto Development with the vision of creating high-performance cars with advanced technology and distinctive designs.

The Panoz Roadster was the first production car built by the company and debuted in 1991. It was a true road-going performance car with a focus on lightweight construction and driver engagement.

The Panoz Esperante is one of the most iconic models from the brand, produced from 2000 to 2008. This car represented a luxury sports car that combined high-performance characteristics with elegant design.

The Panoz Esperante GT was a race-inspired version of the standard Esperante, built for performance enthusiasts and serious racers.

The Panoz AIV Roadster was another important model in Panoz’s lineup, introduced in 1997. It was a more affordable and accessible roadster that retained many of the brand's performance characteristics while being designed with a more practical approach.

The Panoz GTR-1 was an incredibly special race car developed for Le Mans-style racing. It was designed and built in the late 1990s for the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The Panoz Abruzzi was a limited-production sports car that combined Panoz’s traditional race-inspired engineering with luxury styling and advanced technology.