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Todd Cameron unregistered Personal ScrapBook Admin Use |
posted 02-27-2001 06:48 PM
I have been told there is a company from England making a car that looks extremely similar to the Prowler, except it is extremely fast, 3.7 0-60. Supposedly out now 6 months. Does anyone have any information on this? ------------------ |
CoolRich Prowler Junkie From:Perris, CA |
posted 02-27-2001 07:27 PM
Panoz Roadster? It has minor similarities. Pick up a copy of the DuPont Registry magazine. They can be found throughout the magazine. They are fast, and really, not too expensive. ------------------ |
MidlifeProwler Prowler Junkie From:Silver Spring, Maryland USA |
posted 02-27-2001 07:29 PM
The Panoz is one extremely unattractive car. What's with the new last name Todd?? This message has been edited by MidlifeProwler on 02-27-2001 at 07:31 PM |
Pirana Prowler Junkie From:The Amazon River @ DFW |
posted 02-27-2001 08:34 PM
Someone told me a place in North Richland Hills, Fort Worth makes a Prowler copy with a V8. Have not gone to check it out yet. ------------------ |
Daryl Prowler Junkie From:Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
posted 02-27-2001 09:40 PM
Wonder if they are referring to the Lotus Elise? I believe you can buy it in the US, but for track use only. |
Todd Cameron unregistered Admin Use |
posted 02-27-2001 10:32 PM
It's my middle name actually, e-mail me if you want the explanation. ------------------ |
CoolRich Prowler Junkie From:Perris, CA |
posted 02-28-2001 10:01 AM
This is the Panoz Roadster. I think its pretty cool. There is actually a silver one here in CA that I see pretty often. --Rich-- |
CoolRich Prowler Junkie From:Perris, CA |
posted 02-28-2001 10:07 AM
BODY & CHASSIS Layout: Front mid/engine, rear wheel drive, two passenger, two-door roadster. Body: Hand assembled lightweight SPF aluminum. Chassis: Twin-tiered extruded aluminum space frame with steel suspension subframes ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN Engine: Hand assembled dual overhead cam, 32-valve, 90-degree aluminum V-8 Displacement: 4.6 Liters/280cid (4,601cc) Horsepower: 305 @ 5,800rpm Torque: 300 @4,800rpm Compression Ratio: 9.85:1 Bore x Stroke: 3.55 in. x 3.54 in. (90.2 mm x 90.0 mm) Fuel Injection: Sequential electronic Ignition: Distributorless, coil-on-plug Transmission: Borg Warner T45 5-speed manual Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.37:1 2nd: 1.99:1 3rd: 1.33:1 4th: 1.00:1 5th: 0.67:1 Rev: 3.22:1 Final: 3.27:1 Differential: Limited-slip type, 8.8-inch ring gear, aluminum case. SUSPENSION, WHEELS & TIRES Front: Independent, polished stainless steel Panoz SLA double wishsbone configuration with adjustable coil-over shock absorbers. Rear: Independent, Panoz SLA double wishsbone configuration with adjustable coil-over shock absorbers. Wheels: F: 18x8.5 aluminum BBS 'RX' R: 18x10 aluminum BBS 'RX' Tires: Front: 245/40ZR18 BFGoodrich G-Force Rear: 295/35ZR18 BFGoodrich G-Force BRAKES Type: Four wheel power assisted disc Front: 13-inch vented rotor Rear: 10-inch vented rotor STEERING Type Power assisted rack and pinion Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5 Ratio: 15:1 DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES Wheelbase: 104.5 in. Track (f/r): 66.9 in./63.7 in. Overall Length: 159.0 in. Overall Width: 76.75 in. Overall Height: 52.0 in. Ride Height: 5.0 in. Curb Weight: 2,570 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 11.2 gal. PERFORMANCE 0-60mph: 4.6sec. Lateral Acceleration 0.97g 700ft (212m) Slalom: 67.0 mph (107.8 km/h) Braking from 60mph: 119 ft. Top Speed: 140 mph EPA Mileage Rating (mpg): 17 City/23 Highway |
Todd Cameron unregistered Admin Use |
posted 02-28-2001 12:50 PM
Kinda cute in a way... Looks like an early MG and kit car hybred really. Doesn't come close to the lines of the Prowler though in my opinion. ------------------ |
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 02-28-2001 02:18 PM
Panoz is hand built exclusively here in Georgia. I know a guy who both works at Panoz and owns one. The car is a Rocket, but not a Cruiser. Seats are thinly padded and he says he can't stand to drive it for more than a couple hours at a stretch, and he is a young guy in late 20's early 30's. It is Ford powered. I hear it rides stiffer than the Prowler as well. I don't know if my 55 year old body could take the ride. Oh yeah, It also performs better than a Prowler in the slalom. The average price was around $65,000 the last time I looked. They now make a supercharged version. Yearly production is much much much lower than Prowler. If your ever in Georgia you can tour the Panoz plant. Also they have no windows and you have to assemble the top. The top frame and the fabric are stored seperately in the trunk. Rich Ware ------------------ |
Todd Cameron unregistered Admin Use |
posted 02-28-2001 02:36 PM
Sounds to me like a lot more points of why we own Prowlers to me. Ride quality is a definite must to me. Speed is nice, but not at the point your hating life to get it. Besides, the main reason I personally have the Prowler is looks, and personally the Prowler looks far better. Not to mention a short time ago our Prowler's were 65 K cars and still are in some places. ------------------ |
hal Prowler Newbie From:deptford, new jersey, usa |
posted 02-28-2001 06:37 PM
I gotta be the only nut in here who has owned both panoz and a prowler. TWO DIFFERENT CARS! When I had the panoz I was always looking for a prowler to chew up and spit out. Never saw one. Advise if you run across a Panoz get out of the way. I had the supercharged limited edition that had 385HP on a car that was about 2200 lbs. Fastest car I have ever driven. But alas a margin call forced me to down size my auto hobby and the Panoz left the stable and was replaced by a 2001 orange. Nice car but not a sports car. Just a cool looking cruiser that does have modern amenities such as power windows,roof, etc. When I had the panoz everybody always asked,'Is that a Prowler". Used to really piss me off. No one ever asks me if the Prowler is a Panoz! Hal |
HiHoSilver Prowler Junkie From:U.S. of A. |
posted 03-01-2001 08:27 AM
quote: That is probably because there are far fewer Panoz then Prowlers around. I live in a large city and see about 2-3 Prowlers (on average a day). If I'm lucky, I see one Panoz AIV about once every 6-7 months. FYI- It's called an AIV (Aluminum Intensive Vehicle) for those that didn't know ------------------ Mods: 2001 Speed Yellow Porsche Cabriolet |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 03-01-2001 09:15 PM
Trey - does that mean that Prowlers are AIV?
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spoons POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:West Palm Beach, FL |
posted 03-04-2001 09:02 PM
The Prowler has smoother lines and is more practical (hard to believe the prowler is more practicle then another car) then the Panoz hands down. Besides, Panoz's have Ford engines in them! A little secret from my Friend in the Industry. Panoz is working on a new car .... so stay tuned. There is NOTHING out there quite like the Prowler. Besides the Prowler owners are the Best. ------------------ |
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