GT-RA

The Panoz GT-RA features naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter Ford V8 engine producing 250 horsepower with electronic fuel injection through five-speed Tremec manual transmission and rear-wheel-drive providing racing school specification with steel-tube frame chassis construction and fiberglass plus thermal-formed plastic bodywork representing purpose-built racing instruction vehicle with comprehensive safety equipment and durable construction establishing Panoz Racing School platform with accessible performance characteristics and reliable Ford powertrain delivering consistent operation for student instruction and racing technique development featuring practical design focused on driver education with straightforward mechanical systems and proven reliability establishing American racing school tradition with comprehensive driver training capability and versatile competition usage representing late-1990s racing education philosophy with later 351 Ford crate motor upgrade achieving 400 horsepower in experimental variants.

GT-RA launched 1998 represents Panoz racing school vehicle establishing dedicated driver instruction platform with Women Global GT series initially before opening to broader Pro series competition establishing American manufacturer racing education credentials with purpose-built GT-RA specification providing accessible racing experience and comprehensive driver training produced for Panoz Racing School operations establishing practical racing instruction focus with reliable Ford V8 powertrain and durable steel-tube construction representing unique Panoz contribution to American motorsport education continuing manufacturer racing heritage with road-racing Esperante and GTR-1 Le Mans competition establishing comprehensive Panoz motorsport program with Georgian-based American manufacturer independence and innovative approach to racing development representing practical racing school philosophy with proven reliability and straightforward mechanical design establishing foundation for driver education and racing technique instruction with characteristic American V8 character and accessible performance envelope.