Overview
The Panoz GTP 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 GTP Avezzano |
|---|---|
| Built | Braselton, Georgia |
| Layout | Front-Engine, RWD |
| Engine | Ford-sourced V8 |
| Price | Race Car |
| Founded | 1989 |
Powertrain
Racing-prepared engine with significantly more power than the road car. Full FIA GT racing specification.
Panoz uses proven Ford V8 engines — providing long-term reliability backed by the world's largest Ford service network.
Construction
Panoz has raced at Le Mans and in American endurance series for decades — the GTP Avezzano carries that heritage.
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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Updates
Pros & Cons
✓ 430 hp hand-built Georgia sports car
✓ Genuine GT race car with Panoz Le Mans heritage
✓ FIA-specification safety
✓ Purpose-built for endurance racing
✗ Very limited production
✗ Race car only — not street legal
✗ Requires race facility support
✗ Contact Panoz for availability
FAQ
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