DISPLAYS GREAT! As all AUTOart models this one is well-detailed accurate model that featuring: steering front-wheel, opened doors, detailed interior, engine compartment, and more. A great model of a great car indeed.
ABOUT THE CAR
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
ABOUT THE MODEL MAKER
Gateway Global is licensed by most of the car manufacturers in the world to manufacture perfect miniature replicas of their vehicles in die-cast zinc alloy; the highest quality models manufactured by the company distributed under AUTOart brand name.
AUTOart models available in 1/12; 1/18; 1/43 and 1/64 scales. 1/18 scale line was presented in 8 collections: Millennium; Performance; Classics; Movie; Of Road; Contemporary; Motor Sport and Racing. Models retail at between $60 and $90.
Recently, AUTOart decided to concentrate on the Millennium Series, which is featured the most detailed models from this brand. It appears that all other series age going to be phase out. Many models from those series are already discontinued and sold out. Many become rare, difficult to find models, which started appreciated.
The brand has often been praised by hobby magazines as being responsible for producing some of the best quality models cars to 1:18 scale at their respective price points.