Compare: Lotus Esprit 1996 Coupe 354 Hp

General information

Brand

Lotus

Model

Esprit

Generation

Esprit

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

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

20 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.3 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

4.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

4.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

4.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

282 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

3.9 kg/Hp, 256.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.5 kg/Nm, 289.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

354 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Power per litre

101 Hp/l

Torque

400 Nm @ 4250 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Lotus 918

Engine displacement

3506 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

83 mm

Piston Stroke

81 mm

Compression ratio

8.1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

15 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1380 kg

Max. weight

1630 kg

Max load

250 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

200 l

Fuel tank capacity

73 l

Dimensions

Length

4370 mm

Width

1880 mm

Height

1150 mm

Wheelbase

2420 mm

Front track

1530 mm

Rear (Back) track

1545 mm

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