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Lotus Esprit GT3

Brief specs of Lotus Esprit GT3

2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1973 cm3 / 120.4 cu in / 120.4 cu in, 179.0 kW / 240.0 hp / 240.0 hp @ 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm, 294.0 N·m / 216.8 lb·ft / 216.8 lb·ft @ 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 263 km/h / 163 mph / 163 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LotusIssued from
ModelEsprit GT3Issued until
SerieEspritNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerLotusCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

LengthTotal (curb) weight
WidthDry weight
HeightLoad capacity
WheelbaseGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity73 l / 16.1 UK gal / 19.3 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerLotusValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore95.3 mm / 3.75 in / 3.75 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke69.2 mm / 2.72 in / 2.72 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.38
Fuel supplyMPFiEngine displacement1973 cm3 / 120.4 cu in / 120.4 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity493.25 cm3/cylinder / 30.100 cu in/cylinder / 30.100 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio8.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power179.0 kW / 240.0 hp / 240.0 hp at 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque294.0 N·m / 216.8 lb·ft / 216.8 lb·ft at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm
Compressor type1 Garrett TB03 turbochargerMaximum rpm
IntercooleryesMax. net output (power at the wheels)71.6 kW / 96.0 hp / 96.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output90.7 kW/l / 1.994 bhp/cu in / 1.994 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque149.0 N·m/l / 1.30 lb·ft/cu in / 1.30 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed263 km/h / 163 mph / 163 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)5.10 s / 5.10 s / 5.10 sPower-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/h5.20 s / 5.20 s / 5.20 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)12.90 s / 12.90 s / 12.90 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationmiddleEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringPASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent,Trans Links, Radius arms, Coil springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontGoodyear Eagle GS-A Asymmetric 215/40 ZR 17Tyres rearGoodyear Eagle GS-A Asymmetric 245/45 ZR 17
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Esprit GT3

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