Overview
The Panoz Avezzano is a hand-built American sports car produced in Braselton, Georgia by Panoz LLC. Founded by Dan Panoz in 1989, the company has raced at Le Mans and carries genuine GT endurance racing heritage.
Panoz is one of very few manufacturers building sports cars from scratch in the United States — making every Avezzano a genuinely American vehicle.
2026 Trims & Pricing
Contact Panoz LLC at panoz.com for current pricing and availability.
Full Specs
| Spec | Panoz Avezzano |
|---|---|
| Built | Braselton, Georgia |
| Layout | Front-Engine, RWD |
| Engine | Ford-sourced V8 |
| Price | ~$135,000 |
| Founded | 1989 |
Powertrain
Ford-sourced 5.0L V8 producing 430 hp and 420 lb-ft in a lightweight front-engine RWD chassis.
Panoz uses proven Ford V8 engines — providing long-term reliability backed by the world's largest Ford service network.
Construction
Hand-built in Braselton, Georgia. Panoz uses carbon fiber body panels to minimize weight in the Avezzano.
Panoz LLC is one of the very few American sports car manufacturers still building vehicles in the United States.
Panoz Heritage
Panoz LLC was founded by Dan Panoz in 1989 in Braselton, Georgia. Panoz has competed at Le Mans since the 1990s — one of the most successful American manufacturers in GT class endurance racing.
Panoz has raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans multiple times, earning GT class results that give the Avezzano genuine motorsport provenance.
Reliability
Reliability data from Consumer Reports, J.D. Power, and NHTSA.
| Area | Rating | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford V8 Engine | ★★★★☆ | Good | Ford-sourced — proven reliability |
| Build Quality | ★★★★☆ | Good | Hand-assembled quality |
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ | Limited Data | Very small production volume |
Check consumerreports.org and nhtsa.gov before purchasing.
Recalls
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Pros & Cons
✓ 430 hp hand-built Georgia sports car
✓ 430 hp hand-built Georgia sports car
✓ Panoz Le Mans racing heritage
✓ Carbon fiber bodywork
✓ Front-engine RWD — traditional sports car dynamics
✗ Very limited production
✗ Very limited production — service network sparse
✗ $135K price for a small-brand vehicle
✗ Low production resale market
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