| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1996 model)
2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3506 cm3 / 213.9 cu in / 213.9 cu in, 261.0 kW / 350.0 hp / 350.0 hp @ 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 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 13.3 l/100km / 21.2 mpg-UK / 17.7 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Lotus | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Esprit V8 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Esprit | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Lotus | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4414 mm / 173.8 in / 173.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1378 kg / 3038 lb / 3038 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1883 mm / 74.1 in / 74.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1150 mm / 45.3 in / 45.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2420 mm / 95.3 in / 95.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1529 mm / 60.2 in / 60.2 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1544 mm / 60.8 in / 60.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | 43.0 % / 43.0 % / 43.0 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 72 l / 15.8 UK gal / 19.0 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.82 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.84 m2 / 19.8 sq ft / 19.8 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | 918 | Total number of cylinders | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Lotus | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.02 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 3506 cm3 / 213.9 cu in / 213.9 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 438.25 cm3/cylinder / 26.744 cu in/cylinder / 26.744 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 261.0 kW / 350.0 hp / 350.0 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 400.0 N·m / 295.0 lb·ft / 295.0 lb·ft at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm |
| Compressor type | 2 Allied Signal turbos | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | yes | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 110.5 kW / 148.2 hp / 148.2 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 74.4 kW/l / 1.636 bhp/cu in / 1.636 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 114.1 N·m/l / 1.00 lb·ft/cu in / 1.00 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.76 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.89 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 3.60 s / 3.60 s / 3.60 s | Top (maximal) speed | 282 km/h / 175 mph / 175 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 4.80 s / 4.80 s / 4.80 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 254.0 kW/ton / 192.4 bhp/ton / 192.4 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 4.90 s / 4.90 s / 4.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 20.0 l/100km / 14.1 mpg-UK / 11.8 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 10.54 s / 10.54 s / 10.54 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 9.3 l/100km / 30.4 mpg-UK / 25.3 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 13.3 l/100km / 21.2 mpg-UK / 17.7 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 311 g/km / 501 g/mi / 501 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 541 km / 336 mi / 336 mi |
| Engine location | middle | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, Double wishbones, Coil springs | Suspension rear | Independent, Radius arms, Coil springs |
| Wheels front | 8.5 x 17 | Wheels rear | 10 x 18 |
| Tyres front | 235/40 ZR 17 | Tyres rear | 285/35 ZR 18 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
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