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Lotus Esprit

(2005 model)

Brief specs of 2005 Lotus Esprit

2-door 2-seater coupé, 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3506 cm3 / 213.9 cu in / 213.9 cu in, 260.0 kW / 348.7 hp / 348.7 hp @ 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm, 400.0 N·m / 295.0 lb·ft / 295.0 lb·ft @ 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 282 km/h / 175 mph / 175 mph top speed, consumption 13.4 l/100km / 21.1 mpg-UK / 17.6 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LotusIssued from2005
ModelEspritIssued until
SerieEspritNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerLotusCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typecoupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4420 mm / 174.0 in / 174.0 inTotal (curb) weight1380 kg / 3042 lb / 3042 lb
Width1890 mm / 74.4 in / 74.4 inDry weight
Height1160 mm / 45.7 in / 45.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2430 mm / 95.7 in / 95.7 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity73 l / 16.1 UK gal / 19.3 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.82  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.86 m2 / 20.1 sq ft / 20.1 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in
FuelStroke81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.02
Fuel supplyIndirect injection, multi pointEngine displacement3506 cm3 / 213.9 cu in / 213.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity438.26 cm3/cylinder / 26.744 cu in/cylinder / 26.744 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio8.1 : 1
SumpMax. output power260.0 kW / 348.7 hp / 348.7 hp at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm
AspirationMax. torque400.0 N·m / 295.0 lb·ft / 295.0 lb·ft at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)104.0 kW / 139.5 hp / 139.5 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output74.2 kW/l / 1.630 bhp/cu in / 1.630 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque114.1 N·m/l / 1.00 lb·ft/cu in / 1.00 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) speed282 km/h / 175 mph / 175 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio256.5 kW/ton / 194.3 bhp/ton / 194.3 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)13.4 l/100km / 21.1 mpg-UK / 17.6 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range545 km / 339 mi / 339 mi

Chassis

Engine locationmiddleEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering.
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontWishbone (A-arm, control arm)Suspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front285/35-ZR18+)Tyres rear285/35-ZR18+)
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Esprit

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