Panoz Avezzano GT4 (GT4)
The Panoz Avezzano GT4 is a distinctly American GT racer built from the wild-looking Avezzano sports car and turned into a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive endurance weapon for the GT4 category. It carries the trademark Panoz blend of aggressive styling, lightweight construction, and track-focused engineering, making it one of the more characterful entries in the class.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 5.0L naturally aspirated V8, front-mounted, longitudinal
Total Output: ~430 hp (BoP-dependent)
Redline: ~7,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential
Weight: ~1,380 kg minimum
Dimensions: ~4,820 mm long × 1,950 mm wide × 1,250 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,705 mm
Tires: GT4-spec slicks on forged racing wheels
Brakes: Ventilated steel discs with racing calipers
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Avezzano GT4 feels like a muscular, slightly old-school GT car with a strong front end and predictable rear-drive balance. Compared with more modern, highly optimized GT4 machinery, it tends to feel a bit more alive and mechanical, which gives it plenty of personality on corner entry and exit. It’s not the lightest or most nimble car in the field, but it rewards clean inputs and good momentum management.
Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated V8 delivers a deep, bellowing exhaust note with a crisp top-end bark as it climbs through the revs. Throttle response is immediate, and the power delivery is linear, making it easy to place the car precisely through medium-speed sections and over longer stints.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Stable on turn-in with solid front grip, though it can push into mild understeer if overdriven mid-corner.
Traction: Rear-end traction is good, but the V8’s torque can still provoke wheelspin on corner exit if you’re too aggressive.
Braking: Strong and consistent, with a progressive pedal that makes trail braking approachable.
Top Speed: Respectable, but it usually shines more in balanced technical sectors than outright straight-line pace.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and keep it in the meat of the torque curve. The Avezzano GT4 rewards patience on entry and a clean pickup on exit, especially on circuits where maintaining momentum matters more than attacking kerbs aggressively.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Avezzano GT4 looks every bit the American exotic: broad shoulders, sharp lines, and a dramatic silhouette that stands out immediately in any GT4 grid. It has a purposeful, motorsport-ready presence that suits endurance racing perfectly.
For drivers who like GT cars with a little extra attitude, the Panoz Avezzano GT4 brings a unique blend of raw character, stable handling, and unmistakable style to the sim.