Panoz Roadster
| Panoz Roadster, AIV Roadster | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Panoz Auto Development Company |
| Production | 1992–1995 (44 Roadsters produced) 1996–1999 (176 AIVs produced) |
| Assembly | Braselton, Georgia, U.S. |
| Designer | Freeman Thomas |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door roadster |
| Layout | FMR layout |
| Related | TMC Costin |
| Powertrain | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 104.5 in (2,650 mm) |
| Length | 159 in (4,000 mm) |
| Width | 76.7 in (1,950 mm) |
| Height | 52 in (1,300 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,571 lb (1,166 kg) (AIV) |
The Panoz Roadster is a sports car launched in 1992 by the American manufacturer Panoz Auto Development Company of Georgia. The Roadster was succeeded by the AIV Roadster in 1997. They were built using aluminum, similar to that of the Plymouth Prowler first sold several years later in 1997. The Panoz Roadster was the first American-built aluminum intensive vehicle.