ixo-MODELS

Junior Series

CIXJ000036 – PANOZ Esperante GTR

Street Version

Metallic Blue

Die Cast

1/43 scale

ixo 2006 ‘March’ release – USA availability May 2006

The only “Jr” part of the ixo-MODEL Junior Series is its price and different colors of outer carton sleeve of the packaging.  The quality of models is equial to models from other ixo-MODELS Series

In 1996 PANOZ MOTOR SPORT made the decision to develop a racer car. “The resulting car became known as the PANOZ ESPERANTE GTR-1 and was developed by Reynard Special Vehicles Projects in England…
American muscle with a flare for the exotic! This 600 bhp front/mid-engine (engine is located behind the front axel) racer was released onto the race circuits of the world in 1997 at the famous Sebring 12hr venue. Powered by a Roush-prepared Ford V8 that creamed down the straightaway, this car was a fan favorite. Dubbed the “Batmobile” while racing in Europe, this car followed the trend in GT racing for fron-engined cars such as the Marcos and Dodge Viper GTS-R”.
Roush/FORD OHV V8, 5999cc engine, with estimated 600 hp and estimated torque 500 lb-ft