2007 | Panoz Esperante GTLM Coupe

This 2007 Panoz Esperante GTLM Coupe stands as 1 of 4 fixed-roof variants built, and the final road car produced by the manufacturer. Chili Pepper Red exterior paint over a Tan leather interior, this 1 of 2 automatic transmission-equipped examples showcases the hand built Le Mans legend at its finest. Beneath sculptural aluminum bodywork, carbon-tub construction paired with an extruded aluminum chassis underpin this sports car’s competition-ready credentials. Maintained to a high standard, this seldom-seen GTLM benefits from a bare-metal repaint in its original color, a rebuilt transmission, and refinished wheels. A clean Carfax report, service records from current ownership, and a Seller’s Disclosure accompany the sale. 

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Inside, passengers face central SVT White-dial instrumentation encircled by carbon fiber trim package extras and deluxe billet aluminum accents. Air conditioning, cruise and traction control, plus AUX-enabled Sony audio complete modern comforts. Top-spec faire further includes Sport Handling Package Multimatic coilover suspension, Hot Weather Upgrade Package cooling, and Brembo cross-drilled brakes. 2-piece 18” alloy wheels hold the road wrapped in Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 tires. Included press release documentation lists a factory output over 500 horsepower gained via supercharger pulley diameter and optimized engine management software.

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The street-legal Esperante—contemporary of the Panoz Le Mans race car, made the high points of its motorsport roots available to the enthusiast driver. With production running from 2001 to 2007, the car remained rare from its inception and tallied just 234 examples in total. Cantilever rear coilover suspension and lightweight materials throughout met supercharged 4.6L V8 power shared with Ford’s SVT Cobra for a compelling package engineered for performance. First in Class at the 2006 12hrs of Sebring and winner of the 24hrs of Le Mans in the same year, the car’s pedigree and legacy cannot be overstated. 

 

-Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 tires (Date coded January 2014)

-Full bare-metal repaint in factory delivered color (2018)

-Transmission rebuilt & shock absorbers replaced (2019)

-Wheels refinished & whole-car concours detail (2023)

-Engine oil change service (within past 12 mos.) 

 

This 2007 Panoz Esperante GTLM Coupe shows clean Carfax history and is sold with service records, copies of original promotional materials, and more. The vehicle is currently located with the seller in La Jolla, California. 

Sotheby's Motorsport presents this auction in partnership with the seller. This 2007 Panoz Esperante GTLM Coupe shows wear consistent with its age, mileage, and partially restored condition according to a Seller's Disclosure provided by the seller. Please review the entire document by clicking "Seller's Disclosure" above.