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

Name

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

Brand

Lotus
Model

Esprit
Generation

Esprit
Year of production

1996

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp)

Power

354 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

400 Nm @ 4250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

20 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.3 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

4.9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

282 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
Lotus 918
Power
354 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre
101 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
Engine displacement
3506 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
83 mm
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression ratio
8.1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Turbine
Turbocharger
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1380 kg

Max weight (kg)

1630 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

73 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

200 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4370 mm

Width (mm)

1880 mm

Height (mm)

1150 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2420 mm

Front track (mm)

1530 mm

Rear track (mm)

1545 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Coil spring

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Front tires size

235/40 R17; 285/35 R18

Rear tires size

235/40 R17; 285/35 R18

Wheel rims size

R17; R18

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