{"product_id":"fly-panoz-esperante-gtr-1","title":"Fly Panoz Esperante GTR-1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the Panoz Esperante slot car from Fly, a high-quality slot car designed for collectors, enthusiasts and racers. Manufactured to a high standard with excellent attention to detail, this model is ideal for display, collection or track use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality construction and realistic detailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for collectors and hobby enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully inspected before dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for display or collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent gift for model enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast and secure UK shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"product-specifications\" style=\"width: 100.036%; height: 156.8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 43.6893%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eScale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.0949%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1:32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 43.6893%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eProduct Brand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.0949%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 43.6893%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.0949%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eSCC 0057\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 43.6893%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.0949%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003ePanoz Esperante\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 43.6893%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.0949%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003ePre-owned, mint condition with box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 43.6893%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eAnalogue or digital\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.0949%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eAnalogue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 43.6893%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eDigital Ready\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.0949%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 43.6893%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eWorking Lights\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.0949%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy This Product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic and detailed finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat addition to any collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent value for money.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality checked before shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted retailer with excellent customer service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe real Panoz Esperante GTR-1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panoz Esperante GTR-1 stands out as one of the most radical and unforgettable machines from the golden era of late-1990s sports car racing. Debuting in 1997 to compete in the FIA GT Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the GTR-1 defied conventional design logic of the time. While its competitors like the Porsche 911 GT1 and Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR utilized mid-engine layouts, American visionary Don Panoz championed a front-engine configuration. This bold engineering choice resulted in an aggressive, elongated front snout and a heavily sculpted cockpit that gave the car a highly distinctive silhouette, earning it the affectionate nickname \"Batmobile\" among racing fans and track commentators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath its dramatic carbon fiber bodywork, the Esperante GTR-1 packed a massive mechanical punch. Panoz partnered with Roush Racing to develop a front-mid-mounted, naturally aspirated 6.0-liter Ford-Roush V8 engine. By pushing the engine as far back into the chassis as possible behind the front axle, engineers achieved an optimal weight distribution that defied the nose-heavy handling typical of front-engine cars. Pumping out over 600 horsepower, the ferocious V8 wailed with an unmistakable, rumbling American exhaust note that contrasted sharply with the high-pitched screams of its European rivals, making the Panoz an instant crowd favorite on both sides of the Atlantic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo satisfy strict championship homologation requirements, Panoz also constructed a single, legendary street-legal version of the race car. Dubbed the Esperante GTR-1 \"Slammer,\" this road-going hypercar retained the raw performance, race-spec chassis, and brutal power of its track sibling, but featured a slightly trimmed interior to offer a modicum of comfort. Today, the GTR-1 is celebrated as a testament to independent engineering brilliance and audacity. It proved that a passionate, small-scale manufacturer could go wheel-to-wheel with the world's automotive titans, cementing its legacy as a true icon of endurance racing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy not add this Panoz Esperante GTR-1 slot car to your collection now?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pre-owned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54317578649941,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/3524\/3605\/files\/Sh_Panoz2_2e2b382a-4136-4eb0-bec2-d176f3e239d3.jpg?v=1783439572","url":"https:\/\/slot-car-collectors.co.uk\/products\/fly-panoz-esperante-gtr-1","provider":"Slot Car Collectors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}