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 one of those brands that offered 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 out of aluminum, which kept the weight down. Panoz used a lot of Ford Mustang components including the engine, drivetrain, and suspension. This meant 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 and sell this car to power-hungry clients remained unchanged.