Panoz Esperante GTS
Panoz Esperante GTS
Panoz Esperante GTS
RVP – Reliability / Value / Performance
The Power to Reduce Friction
Quaker State – Recommended fill for the GTS
Welcome to the Panoz family. We want to thank you for all of the time
that you have taken and for placing your trust in us by purchasing a Panoz
Esperante GTS Race Car. We look forward to working and playing with you
at the race track.
This manual is meant to assist you in the care, tuning and enjoyment of
your GTS. The information compiled in this book is from our own experience
and that of your fellow racers. This manual will be constantly updated as
components are upgraded and information is accumulated. We would also
appreciate your input for future revisions to this book.
This manual will not provide specific race set-ups and strategies. We will
explain how to tune your suspension but other than a neutral starting point
we won’t tell you how to set your suspension for individual events. For fur-
ther information about race strategies, suspension tuning, car set-ups and
driving techniques we recommend the following books:
• Tune to Win- Carroll Smith
• Drive to Win- Carroll Smith
• Prepare to Win- Carroll Smith
Taking Delivery
We have checked and double-checked the condition of the car. It should
be in good condition, however, we strongly suggest going through the car
with a torque wrench and a careful eye before you take it to the track. If
anything is wrong or out of place please let us know, we want to make sure
our system is working.
Please familiarize yourself with the basic layout of the car. Note the elec-
trical shut-off switch, fire extinguisher equipment and the fuel system safety
features. Pay attention to where the shipper tied the car down to the trailer.
There are many choices for tying down the car. The primary consideration is
for safety. Be sure to avoid damage to fuel lines, brake lines, suspension
parts and electrical wires when you tie it down to your own trailer.
