Panoz GTR-1

== Description ==
The Panoz Esperante GTR-1 (also known as the Panoz GTR-1 and Panoz GTP) is a grand touring race car developed jointly by Panoz Auto Development and Reynard Motorsport for use in various endurance racing championships. Powered by a 6.0L Ford V8 built by Roush Racing, the Esperante GTR-1 bore a passing resemblance to the Panoz Esperante road car on founder Don Panoz's insistence but shared no mechanical relation to the car. Its front mid-engined layout gave rise to a distinctive appearance compared to its competition with the car having a long nose and its cockpit seated far back, giving the car the nickname "Batmobile".
The car entered competition in 1997, competing in both the IMSA GT and FIA GT Championships; six chassis were built, with four going to Europe to be used by DAMS and David Price Racing and two staying in the United States for use by Panoz. The cars were revised for 1998, with one car being modified with an experimental hybrid system by David Price and Zytek and dubbed the Q9 GTR-1 Hybrid; performance of that car was poor and the project was summarily abandoned. The standard GTR-1s however would see far greater success, with a decent showing at that year's 24 Hours of Le Mans and both the teams' and drivers' championships in IMSA. The car was largely retired from competition after 1999 due to abandonment of regulations, with one of the chassis later modified in 2003 by Panoz as a closed-cockpit LMP car and further modified later for the 2004 24 Hours of Le Mans under GTP regulations by Larbre Compétition; it would see one more race at the 2004 1000 km of Spa before being retired for good.
The initial release is a loose replica of chassis 002 campaigned by Panoz Motorsport during the 1997 IMSA GT Championship.
==Versions==
The Panoz GTR-1 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # 	Year	Series 	Color 	Tampo 	Base Color/Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type 	Toy #	Country 	Notes/Variations 	Photo
657 	1998	1998 First Editions19/40	White 	Red, Blue, Black, & Silver tampos w/ Large "Hot Wheels" logo and '66' on sides 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Blue 	WSP 	18545	China 	 	75px
657 	1998	1998 First Editions19/40	White 	Red, Blue, Black and Silver "66" tampos, Small "Hot Wheels" logo 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	LW 	18545	China 	 	75px
657 	1998	1998 First Editions19/40	White 	Red, Blue, Black, & Silver tampos w/ Small "Hot Wheels" logo and '66' on sides, racing deco on sides 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Blue 	LW 	18545	China 	 	
657 	1998	1998 First Editions19/40	White 	Red, Blue, Black and Small "Hot Wheels" logo and Silver '66' on sides 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	LW 	18545	Malaysia 	 	
1040 	1999	Mainline 	Metalflake Green 	Red, White and Blue, English flag-like tampos w/"17" 	Black/Plastic 	Black tint 	Black 	3SP 	18545	Malayasia 	Also found in World Racers 5-Pack 	75px
1040 	1999	Mainline 	Metalflake Green 	Red and White Japanese Charactor tampo on doors and top of fenders.'17' Front fenders and hood"HW Logo" Rear quarter panels.	Black/Plastic 	TintedSmoke 	Black 	Chrome3SP 	22407	China 	 	
1071 	1999	Mainline 	Black 	Red/white/silver "Samurai Racing" 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Red 	3SP 	24085	China 	 	75px
 	2000	World Racers 2 5-Pack 	Black 	Red and White "Samurai Racing" 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Red 	3SP 	25370	Thailand 	Same as above 	75px
169 	2000	Mainline 	Blue 	Red/white/silver "Samurai Racing" 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	White 	3SP 	27135	China 	 	
187 	2000	Mainline 	Yellow 	Red, White, Silver and Black "SEK" tampos 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	3SP 	25413	China 	Also Found in World Racers 2 5-Pack	75px
206 	2001	Mainline 	Red 	blue & silver tampos 	Black/Plastic 	tinted 	Blue 	PR5 	53735	China 	 	75px
 	2003	Serpent Cyclone 5-Pack 	Metalflake Silver 	Black, White and Orange "SC" tampos 	Black/Plastic 	Red tint 	Tan 	Red 3SP 	57078	Thailand 	 	
139 	2003	Mainline 	Flourescent Yellow 	Blue/Plastic 	Blue Plastic 	Smoked 	Black 	Blue 3SP 	57114	Thailand or China	 	75px
070/190	2009	Hot Wheels Racing9/10 	Metalflake Blue 	Hot Wheels Race Team Deco. "2390", "Ford" logo 	Black/Plastic 	Tinted 	Red 	White OH5 	P2390	Malaysia 	Base Code(s): A42 	
070/190	2009	Hot Wheels Racing9/10 	Metalflake Blue 	Hot Wheels Race Team Deco. "2390", "Ford" logo 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Grey 	Red Y5 	P2390	Malaysia 	Base Code(s): B17 	75px
 	2009	10-Pack Exclusive 	Dark Green 	Hot Wheels Race Team Deco. "2390", "Ford" logo 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Gray 	Gold OH5 	54886	Malaysia 	Base Code(s): 	
 	2010	Speed Machines 	Metallic Light Purple	Black flames outlined in White, "Panoz", "29" 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Tan 	Black CM6 	R8506	Malaysia 	Updated ToolingBase Code(s): 	75px
 	2010	Speed Machines 	Metallic Light Grey 	Black, Red and White race deco, "07" 	Black/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	Red Chrome rim, Grey CM6	T4437	Malaysia 	Base Code(s): 	75px
==2009 card==
From the back of the 2009 card:
Born: 1997
Birthplace: Hoschton, GA, USA
Designer: Panoz Automotive Development Company
Specialty: With a rear wing, ground effects, and V8 engine in the front, this endurance coupe was made for durability at insane racing speeds!
==Gallery==
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OAO.JPG|1998 First Ed.
Sm panoz.jpg|Panoz GTR-1 Speed Machines
Panoz GTR-1.JPG
1695.JPG|2009
922.jpg|2009
45112.jpg|2003
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File:Panoz GTR-1 (25413)00.jpg
2009 Panoz GTR-1.jpg
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