Fly Panoz Esperante GTR-1
Fly Panoz Esperante GTR-1
Product Details
Discover 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.
Key Features
- High-quality construction and realistic detailing.
- Suitable for collectors and hobby enthusiasts.
- Carefully inspected before dispatch.
- Ideal for display or collection.
- Excellent gift for model enthusiasts.
- Fast and secure UK shipping.
Specifications
| Scale | 1:32 |
|---|---|
| Product Brand | Fly |
| Product Code | SCC 0057 |
| Model | Panoz Esperante |
| Condition | Pre-owned, mint condition with box |
| Analogue or digital | Analogue |
| Digital Ready | - |
| Working Lights | - |
Why Buy This Product?
- Authentic and detailed finish.
- Great addition to any collection.
- Excellent value for money.
- Quality checked before shipping.
- Trusted retailer with excellent customer service.
The real Panoz Esperante GTR-1
The 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.
Underneath 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.
To 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.
Why not add this Panoz Esperante GTR-1 slot car to your collection now?