Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
20 l/100 km 11.76 US mpg
9.3 l/100 km 25.29 US mpg
354 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
101 Hp/l
282 km/h 175.23 mph
3506 cm3
213.95 cu. in.
8, V-engine
Rear wheel drive,
4370 mm
172.05 in.
1880 mm
74.02 in.
1380 kg
3042.38 lbs.
| Brand | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Model | Esprit (Coupe) |
| Version | Esprit |
| Engine version | 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp) |
| Year production start | 1996 |
| Year production end | 1998 |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Horsepower RPM | 354 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 4.9 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1380 kg3042.38 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4370 mm172.05 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 282 km/h 175.23 mph |
| Designation model | Lotus 918 |
|---|---|
| Cam configuration | DOHC |
| Engine position and orientation | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Displacement (liters) |
3506 cm3213.95 cu. in. |
| Eng. horsepower RPM | 354 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 101 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
3.9 kg/Hp256.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 3.5 kg/Nm, 289.9 Nm/tonne
3.5 kg/Nm289.9 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
400 Nm @ 4250 rpm.295.02 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
83 mm3.27 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
81 mm3.19 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.1 |
| Fuel delivery system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain | 4 |
| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger |
| Engine oil liters | quarts |
6.5 l6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
| Engine coolant |
15 l15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt |
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Engine location | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Drive configuration | Rear wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Anti-lock brake system | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
|---|
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Wheels size | 235/40 R17; 285/35 R18 |
|---|---|
| Wheels rims | 17; 18 |
| Passengers seats | 2 |
|---|---|
| Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft. |
200 l7.06 cu. ft. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4370 mm172.05 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1880 mm74.02 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1150 mm45.28 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2420 mm95.28 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1530 mm60.24 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1545 mm60.83 in. |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1380 kg3042.38 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
1630 kg3593.53 lbs. |
| Capacities kg - lbs |
250 kg551.16 lbs. |
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
73 l19.28 US gal | 16.06 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
20 l/100 km11.76 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
9.3 l/100 km25.29 US mpg |
8 CYLINDER V-Engine
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