Panoz Esperante GTLM (2003 – 2007) vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (2003 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 320 hp at most. The Panoz Esperante GTLM is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.3 s. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 249 km/h. The Panoz Esperante GTLM is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,565 kg.
| Specification |
Panoz
Esperante GTLM
2003 – 2007
|
Porsche
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
2003 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2003 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 320 hp | 320 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 5.3 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 275 – 280 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.4 – 12.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,356 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,713 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,200 kg | 1,565 – 1,620 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.