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Elbow
02-12-2010, 07:33 AM
"This 'Sparky' concept is a parallel hybrid, and involves installing a Zytec permanent magnet brushless DC motor independently coupled to the transaxel with a mid-engine Roush tuned Ford V8. The idea is to use both the gas V8 and electric motor when accelerating out of the corners and parts of the 200 plus mph straights, then use the electric motor as a brake going into the turns, recovering the braking energy via generator to the batteries (called regenerative braking). Hopefully this will reduce break wear and increase fuel efficiency and hence reduce the number of pit stops which is very important in a 24 hr Le Mans race." - Electricfying Times

http://www.electrifyingtimes.com/bird.html
mocha latte cupcake
02-12-2010, 07:41 AM
http://www.306gti6.com/forum/attachments/2235_dr_evil_right_thumb.jpg
Mr Egg Rollllll
02-12-2010, 02:08 PM
Seems logical...I've always liked Panoz cars...
Drummerboy
02-12-2010, 07:12 PM
Thats a long freakin car.
jdm>usdm
02-12-2010, 07:17 PM
Awesome.


Looks like it hasnt changed at all visually. Which I think is pretty cool.
EJ25RUN
02-12-2010, 08:16 PM
IA members don't get cars like this.


Slam it and rust the hood for better results.
Elbow
02-12-2010, 08:17 PM
IA members don't get cars like this.


Slam it and rust the hood for better results.

Yeah, fitment sucks too.
chameleon30038
02-20-2010, 01:53 AM
crazy
Mantooth
02-20-2010, 02:15 AM
Panoz are the shit. The one I heard at LeMans sounded really fucking weird though. I think I kinda liked it.:thinking:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i164/wesb18dc2/LeMansMillermotorsportspark016.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i164/wesb18dc2/LeMansMillermotorsportspark055.jpg






Also, I'd like to say that EVERY SINGLE LeMans car has the correct fitment. If you don't believe me, the proof is in the pudding. ;)
jnv255
02-20-2010, 02:49 AM
Nice.....
speedminded
02-20-2010, 02:59 AM
Ahh I miss the chameleon batmobile!
KodyH
02-20-2010, 03:00 AM
I live like 5 minutes from the Panoz...factory? I don't want to call it that, it sounds weird.
speedminded
02-20-2010, 03:09 AM
I live like 5 minutes from the Panoz...factory? I don't want to call it that, it sounds weird.Workshop/headquarters
Elbow
02-20-2010, 06:28 AM
I live like 5 minutes from the Panoz...factory? I don't want to call it that, it sounds weird.

They call it a factory so that's good! lol:goodjob: It's a cool place.
bdydrpdmazda
02-20-2010, 07:07 AM
I live like 5 minutes from the Panoz...factory? I don't want to call it that, it sounds weird.
I live 5 mins in the other direction. Do they still build them right by Road Atlanta or did they move?