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Lotus Esprit V8
1996 - 2003 |
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Specs
Metric Imperial |
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| General |
| Class |
Supercar |
| Body |
2 Door 2 Seat
Coupe |
| Layout |
Mid Engine
Rear Drive |
| Transmission |
6 Speed Manual
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| Number Built |
1517 |
| Engine |
| Type |
Conventional |
| Details |
Twin Turbo V8 |
| Capacity |
214 in3 3506 cc |
| Max Power |
350 bhp @6250rpm 257 Kw @6250rpm |
| Max Torque |
295 lb/ft @4300rpm 400 Nm @4300rpm |
| Power to Weight |
265 bhp/ton 0.19 Kw/Kg |
| Torque to Weight |
223 lbft/ton 0.30 Nm/Kg |
| Specific Output |
100 bhp/litre |
| Compression |
8.0:1 |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.19 X 3.27 in 81 X 83 mm |
| Fuel Cons |
20 mpg 7.1 Km/L |
| Emissions |
366 g/Km Co2 |
| Performance |
| Top Speed |
175 mph 282 kmh |
0 - 30 mph 0 - 48 kmh |
1.8 sec |
0 - 60 mph 0 - 100 kmh |
4.5 sec 4.7 sec |
0 - 100 mph 0 - 160 kmh |
10.5 sec |
0 - 124 mph 0 - 200 kmh |
16.5 sec |
0 - 186 mph 0 - 300 kmh |
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30 - 70 mph 48 - 113 kmh |
4.1 sec |
Standing qtr Mile Standing Km |
12.8sec @110mph |
60 - 0 mph 97 - 0 kmh |
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0 - 100 - 0 mph 0 - 160 - 0 kmh |
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| Ring Lap Time |
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| Lateral Accn |
0.90 g |
| Drag Cd |
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| Dimensions |
| Length |
172.0 in 4369 mm |
| Width |
74.1 in 1882 mm |
| Height |
45.3 in 1151 mm |
| Weight |
2960 lbs 1343 Kg |
| Wheels (F/R) |
8.5 X 17
10 X 18 |
| Tyres (F/R) |
235/40 ZR17
285/35 ZR18 |
| Fuel Capacity |
22 gal 100 L |
| Pricing |
| New Price |
£n/a |
| Used Price |
£15000 - £40000 |
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| Profile |
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After speculation that had been around since the mid 80's, 1996 was the year that saw the Esprit finally gain the V8 it had deserved for so long.
The V8 finally arrived due to new tighter emissions laws from the USA (that the 4 cylinder turbos would not have passed) and pushed the 20 year old Esprit to a new level of performance. 175mph and 0-100mph in 10.5sec was a big improvement over the 4 cylinder turbo and put the V8 on a par with its rival the Ferrari F355 and Porsche 996. There were few exterior changes made to the already stunning design, save for even larger wheels and, of course, the V8 badge!
The GT arrived in 1998, offering all the performance of the V8 but without certain interior goodies like leather seats and air con (at a saving of £10,000). 2002 saw another mild restyle (esp. round rear lights) to keep the Esprit fresh into the 21st century.
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| Performance | 7/10 |
| Handling | 8/10 |
| Looks | 9/10 |
| Features | 7/10 |
| Quality | 6/10 |
| Costs | 8/10 |
| Desire | 6/10 |
| Eco | 3/10 |
| Practicality | 3/10 |
| Sound | 7/10 |
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