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Specs of Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp) /1996, 1997, 1998/

Key specs

Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp) /Coupe 1996 - 1998/

What is the body type of Lotus Esprit?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is 1996 Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp)?
282 km/h | 175 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.9 sec
0-60 mph: 4.7 sec
What is the power output of Lotus Esprit Coupe 1996 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp)?
354 Hp, 400 Nm
295 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Lotus Esprit Coupe 1996 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp)?
3.5 l
3506 cm3
213.95 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Lotus 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp)?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Lotus Esprit Coupe 1996 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1996 Lotus Esprit Coupe?
4370 mm
172.05 in.
What is the width of 1996 Lotus Esprit Coupe?
1880 mm
74.02 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1996 Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp)?
1380 kg
3042 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp)?
1630 kg
3594 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Lotus Esprit Coupe?
200 l
7.1 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp)
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
20 l/100 km 11.8 US mpg
14.1 UK mpg
5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.3 l/100 km 25.3 US mpg
30.4 UK mpg
10.8 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
4.7 sec
Maximum speed
282 km/h 175 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
3.9 kg/Hp, 256.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.5 kg/Nm, 289.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
354 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre
101 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 295 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
Lotus 918
Engine displacement
3506 cm3 213.95 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
83 mm 3.27 in.
Piston Stroke
81 mm 3.19 in.
Compression ratio
8.1:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
15 l 15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1380 kg 3042 lbs.
Max. weight
1630 kg 3594 lbs.
Max load
250 kg 551 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
200 l 7.1 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
73 l 19.28 US gal | 16.06 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4370 mm 172.05 in.
Width
1880 mm 74.02 in.
Height
1150 mm 45.28 in.
Wheelbase
2420 mm 95.28 in.
Front track
1530 mm 60.24 in.
Rear (Back) track
1545 mm 60.83 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
235/40 R17; 285/35 R18
Wheel rim size
17; 18