Who is Panoz?
Panoz is an American sports car maker founded by Dan Panoz. The company became known for distinctive road cars and a presence in sports car racing. The Roadster was its first hand-built sports car, with a traditional open-top shape and a character all its own.
What is the Panoz Roadster like?
The Roadster is a two-seat sports car for drivers drawn to an open-air, hands-on style of motoring. Its long bonnet and compact cockpit give it a classic roadster silhouette. It sits at the heart of Panoz’s early road car range: the only model represented in official US EPA figures for 1993–1995.
How did the Roadster develop?
Panoz began with a steel chassis and a hand-shaped aluminium body, pairing a traditional sports car layout with components sourced from Ford. The Roadster evolved over its run, with Panoz developing an aluminium chassis for a later version. That development pointed toward the more aluminium-intensive Roadster that followed, while keeping the original car’s compact, open two-seat character.
Where was the Panoz Roadster sold, and was it electrified?
The Roadster appears in United States EPA figures for 1993–1995. EPA ratings use a different test procedure from European WLTP and NEDC figures and Canada’s 5-cycle ratings, so market figures are not directly interchangeable. There is no electric or hybrid Roadster in this period; Panoz’s road car story here is firmly centred on a conventional sports car.
Questions and answers
How many Panoz models appear in the figures?
The Roadster is the sole Panoz model represented, with figures spanning 1993–1995.
Was the Panoz Roadster a convertible?
Yes. It is an open-top, two-seat sports car with a classic roadster shape.
Was the Panoz Roadster electric or hybrid?
No. The Roadster in this period was a conventional petrol sports car.
Which market has official figures for the Panoz Roadster?
The figures are from the United States EPA.