Panoz Roadster
Younger enthusiasts don’t remember the name Panoz. But back in the ’90s, this company was one of the best-known limited-production American brands. Successful in racing, Panoz was offered a lot of racing technologies in street-legal vehicles. Which made them favorites with fans of performance driving. The Roadster model was introduced in the early ’90s and represented the modern-day version of the legendary Shelby Cobra (via Panoz).
It was a stripped-down, open-top two-seater built of aluminum which kept the weight down. Panoz used a lot of Mustang components, including the engine, drivetrain, and suspension, which meant that the Roadster had 300 HP and brutal performance. Panoz received a lot of criticism for copying the layout of the legendary Shelby Cobra. However, its determination to make this car and sell it to power-hungry clients remained the same.