Panoz Esperante
Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Panoz Esperante — from 2000 to 2014.
2000–2004 Panoz Esperante
4.6L V8 DOHC (4.6 DOHC (Ford Cobra-derived)) · RWD
320 hp / 317 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (Tremec T-45)
FluidMotorcraft MERCON ATF
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity3.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidMotorcraft MERCON ATF
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-140 Synthetic Gear Oil
Fuel
Tank17 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2005–2014 Panoz Esperante
4.6L V8 DOHC (revised) (4.6 DOHC (Ford Cobra-derived, updated tune)) · RWD
325 hp / 320 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (Tremec T-56 / TR-3650)
FluidMotorcraft MERCON ATF
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity3.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidMotorcraft MERCON ATF
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-140 Synthetic Gear Oil
Fuel
Tank17 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi