Specifications: Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998

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Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Lotus
Model Esprit
Generation Esprit
Modification (Engine) 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 2
Doors 2
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
175.23 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.
295.02 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
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Coolant 15 l
15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1380 kg
3042.38 lbs.
Max. weight 1630 kg
3593.53 lbs.
Max load 250 kg
551.16 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 200 l
7.06 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
Tires size 235/40 R17; 285/35 R18
Wheel rims size 17; 18

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