600 hp Dart Block SBF 427, revs to 8,000 RPM. This car is an absolute monster and a blast to drive! Needing to unload to make room for the next project.
Autobahn Track Video: https://youtu.be/ifOKHnNnPZc?si=hYMJ0NkZJYomCPtj
Panoz Esperante GTS Chassis #31 with all factory updates. Car was campaigned by Riley Racing Team. It raced in SCCA GT1 and GT2 class from 2001 to 2009 and raced in the 2005 SCCA National Runoffs. After 2009 it was used for HPDE track days. Comes with SCCA Logbook. It has all fresh fluids in Engine, Trans, Rear End, and Radiator. SBF 427 installed in 2025 with Holley Sniper 2 EFI, see below engine specs. In 2022/23 interior was redone with new switch panel and epoxy raptor sprayed interior. New and updated upper control arms and bearings and New Steeda TRI-AX shifter. Panoz race cars are safe, very easy to work on, parts are inexpensive, can’t go faster for the money and they come with a complete how to service manual that goes over setup and maintenance. Also, with the workable doors they are very easy to get in and out of. TKO Transmission has only 12 hours on it from last rebuild. Clutch Quatermaster 8.5 Clutch and flywheel are new with 12 hours of track time. Rear End seals and axle bearings 8 hours track time Penske shocks rebuilt with 8 hours of track time. Body in in ok shape for a race car. Typical scratches and touched up paint. Spares: Complete radiator assembly with oil cooler and shroud and various spar parts.
ENGINE
600hp 427 Engine
Refresh done in 2024
SBF 427 build
Holley Sniper 2 EFI System
Dart SHP block ARP mains
K1 crankshaft (internally balanced)
Scat h beam rods arp2000 bolts
Cp Carillo dished pistons
AFR Renegade 220cc heads
Cylinder heads have upgraded valves and 8000RPM Springs (AFR 8001 , seat pressure 260 lbs, open pressure 700 lbs)
AFR stud girdles
Scorpion 1.6 rockers
Manton hardened pushrods
Cometic mls head gaskets
ARP head studs
Edelbrock victor single plane high rise intake
Howard’s billet timing set
Erson racing camshaft .656/.656
Comp endure x solid lifters
Canton oil pan
Canton windage screen
Msd pro billet distributor
Melling high volume oil pump
ARP oil pump driveshaft
10.5/1 compression ratio
BRAKES (f/r)
Front
• Brembo 4-piston hydraulic calipers 40/44mm
• 328 mm slotted & vented, floating rotors
• Performance Friction pads
Rear
• Brembo 4-piston hydraulic calipers 36/40mm
• 320 mm slotted & vented, floating rotors
BODY CHASSIS
• 1. 75 x 1.75, .090 Wall, Mild Steel Space Frame
• 1. 75x .095 DOM 8-point roll cage w/triple tube side protection
• 18-gauge welded interior panels
• Lightweight, damage-resistant ABS plastic with acrylic exterior layer
• 15 easily replaceable panels with standardized mounting points.
• Safety glass windshield; clear acrylic rear window
Equipment and Controls:
• Steel braided fuel and oil lines
• Front brake cooling ducts
• Rear Diff cooler
• Fittipaldi 3-spoke steering wheel with quick release
• Autometer 2-5/8" Ultra Lite gauges and lighted 10k rpm 5" Pro-Comp Tach
• Manual fire extinguisher system; driver & remote operated
• Wilwood brake bias control system (cockpit adjustable)
• Fuel Safe fuel cell with bladder located within chassis rails
• 2-inch, 6-point safety harness
• Driver's side window net
• Driver & remote battery & ignition kill master switch
• Opening doors
Steering
• Type: Rack and pinion
• Turns lock-to-lock: 3
• Steering Ratio: 15:1
Wheels & Tires
• BBS "RGR" 18 x 9.5" inch (457 x 241 mm) Forged
Aluminum
• Falken 615k 275/35-18
SUSPENSION (f/r)
• Unequal length A Arms
• Penske single adjustable coil-over shock absorbers
• Two-position adjustable front sway bar, 1.25" diameter
• Live axle located by trailing arms and Watts Link
• Three-position adjustable rear sway bar, 0.75" diameter
Above Added: 2025-2026
• Holley Sniper 2 EFI System
• Full 3 inch stainless exhaust with Dynomax Race Bullet Mufflers
• Front Springs softened from 600# to 500#
• Passenger side rear spindle replaced
• Replacement Pads (not installed):
o Front: Hawk HT-10 HB-193S.670
o Rear: Hawk Blue 9012 HB-194E.570
• 4 row radiator
• 180 degree thermostat
