For Sale: 1998 Panoz AIV Roadster in Biloxi, Mississippi

# 1998 Panoz AIV Roadster

Gulf Coast Exotic Auto is pleased to offer this **1998 Panoz AIV Roadster**, finished in **Star Mist Black over a black interior**. One of just **176 examples built for public sale** during the AIV Roadster's hand-assembled production run, this lightweight American roadster combines distinctive styling with Ford V8 power and a five-speed manual transmission.

Power comes from its **original 4.6-liter 32-valve DOHC V8**, which has been dyno-tuned by Swanson Performance using a Diablo chip. Additional performance upgrades include a **Pro-M mass air meter** and **BBK dual 62mm throttle body**. The engine is paired with a **T45 five-speed manual transmission**, sending power to the rear wheels through a **Ford Motorsport 8.8-inch rear differential with Traction-Lok and 3.73 gears**.

A full stainless-steel exhaust system features stepped headers, 2.5-inch piping, and MagnaFlow mufflers, giving the 4.6-liter V8 an appropriately aggressive exhaust note.

Braking is handled by the **Cobra Brake Package**, featuring drilled and slotted rotors measuring 13 inches up front and 12 inches at the rear.

The AIV-or **Aluminum Intensive Vehicle**-was engineered around an exceptionally lightweight aluminum structure. Aerospace-grade alloy body panels were formed using super-plastic forming technology, helping create a rigid, lightweight roadster designed around a straightforward formula: low weight, V8 power, rear-wheel drive, and a manual transmission.

The **Star Mist Black** exterior is complemented by a black cockpit featuring carbon-fiber inserts and the lightweight, purpose-built character expected from a Panoz roadster. Additional equipment includes a **5.0 Pro Tower shifter** along with an upgraded **Kenwood Bluetooth stereo and speakers**.

With its hand-built construction, naturally aspirated DOHC V8, five-speed manual transmission, lightweight aluminum architecture, and extremely limited production, the Panoz AIV Roadster represents a unique chapter in American performance-car history.

### Highlights

* One of 176 AIV Roadsters built for public sale
* Star Mist Black exterior
* Black interior with carbon-fiber inserts
* Original 4.6-liter 32-valve DOHC V8
* T45 five-speed manual transmission
* Swanson Performance dyno tune with Diablo chip
* Pro-M mass air meter
* BBK dual 62mm throttle body
* Ford Motorsport 8.8-inch rear differential
* Traction-Lok with 3.73 gears
* Stainless-steel exhaust with stepped headers
* 2.5-inch exhaust with MagnaFlow mufflers
* Cobra Brake Package
* 13-inch front and 12-inch rear drilled/slotted rotors
* Aluminum Intensive Vehicle construction
* Aerospace-grade alloy body panels
* 5.0 Pro Tower shifter
* Kenwood Bluetooth stereo and upgraded speakers
* Rear-wheel drive

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