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PANOZ

Born to Race. Founded 1989 by Don Panoz in Hoschton, Georgia. Panoz builds rare, hand-crafted American sports cars -- most recently the Avezzano GT -- alongside managing the IMSA GTD racing program. S

Private
Not publicly disclosed
Very limited
Under 50 units/year
Sports cars
Focus segment
1989
Year Founded
Founded1989
HQHoschton, Georgia
ParentPanoz
StockPrivate
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Model Lineup 2026

All current Panoz models available in the United States as of March 2026. Pricing reflects base MSRP — destination, taxes, and fees add approximately $2,500–$4,500. Verify current pricing at the manufacturer's website.

Prices exclude destination (~$1,500–$2,000), taxes & fees. Verify at manufacturer website.
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Brand Overview

Born to Race. Founded 1989 by Don Panoz in Hoschton, Georgia. Panoz builds rare, hand-crafted American sports cars -- most recently the Avezzano GT -- alongside managing the IMSA GTD racing program. Son Dan Panoz now leads the company.

Private
Not publicly disclosed
Very limited
Under 50 units/year
Sports cars
Focus segment
1989
Year Founded

Parent / Ownership: Panoz (private) (Private). Headquarters: Hoschton, Georgia. Founded: 1989.

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Reliability

Panoz produces extremely low volumes. The Ford-sourced supercharged V8 powertrain is well-proven. Panoz's limited production means service support depends on proximity to their Georgia facility.

Research Before Buying

Consult Consumer Reports, J.D. Power, and NHTSA safety ratings for the specific model year you are considering. Reliability varies significantly by model year and trim.

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Recalls

No active NHTSA recalls as of March 2026. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls using your 17-digit VIN.

Always Verify Your VIN

Check all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls using your 17-digit VIN. New recalls are issued regularly.

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Recent Updates

2025
Avezzano GT Continues
Panoz Avezzano continues in limited production. Company also maintains racing program management activities.
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Competitive Comparison

Editorial comparison of Panoz against key competitors. All data from manufacturer specifications and third-party sources as of March 2026.

Brand/ModelStarting PriceFuel EconomyReliabilityNotes
Panoz Avezzano GT~$150K430 hp Ford V8Ford-basedUS boutique
Saleen Black Label~$85K730 hpFord-basedHigher power
Corvette Z06$113,295670 hp NAAverageOEM
*Pricing as of March 2026. Fuel economy from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Range from EPA official ratings.
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FAQ

Who is Don Panoz?
Don Panoz founded the company in 1989. He also developed the Elan drug delivery patch technology and owned Chateau Elan winery and resort. His son Dan Panoz continues to lead the automotive and motorsports activities.
Sources
  • Panoz -- panoz.com (2026)

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