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  Lotus Esprit Sport 300
1993 - 1996
Lotus Esprit Sport 300
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Lotus Esprit Sport 300

Lotus Esprit Sport 300 review, specs, stats, comparison, rivals, data, details, photos and information on SupercarWorld.com

Specs
Metric   Imperial
 
General
Class Supercar
Body 2 Door 2 Seat
Coupe
Layout Mid Engine
Rear Drive
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
Number Built 64 
Engine
Type ICE
Details Turbo 4 cyl
Capacity
133 in3 
Max Power
302 bhp @6400rpm 
Max Torque
287 lb/ft @rpm 
Power to Weight
235 bhp/ton 
Torque to Weight
224 lbft/ton 
Specific Output 139 bhp/litre 
Compression  
Bore x Stroke
 
Fuel Cons
 
Emissions  
Performance
Top Speed
165 mph 
0 - 30 mph
 
0 - 60 mph
4.6 sec 
0 - 100 mph
11.7 sec 
0 - 124 mph
 
0 - 186 mph
 
30 - 70 mph
4.5 sec 
Standing qtr Mile
 
60 - 0 mph
 
0 - 100 - 0 mph
 
Ring Lap Time  
Lateral Accn  
Drag Cd  
Dimensions
Length
172.0 in 
Width
74.0 in 
Height
45.3 in 
Weight
2875 lbs 
Wheels (F/R)
 
Tyres (F/R)
 
Fuel Capacity
 
Pricing
New Price £n/a
Used Price £15000 - £40000

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Profile

The Esprit Sport 300 was introduced at the 1992 Birmingham Motor Show as a stripped out lighter version of the Esprit Turbo. Power was up to over 300bhp and coupled with a weight saving of over 80lbs, the Sport 300 was capable of the dash to 60mph in an exceptional 4.6sec.

Based on Lotus's IMSA racing X180R, the 300 featured stiffer suspension, a strengthened chassis and provision for a roll cage for those owners who longed for track action. The Sport 300 was joined in 1993 by the Esprit S4 and shortly after the S4S. The range continued until the long overdue 1996 arrival of the Esprit V8.


Ratings
 
Performance7/10
Handling8/10
Looks9/10
Features7/10
Quality6/10
Costs8/10
Desire8/10
Eco3/10
Practicality3/10
Sound6/10
Overall Rating
65%
Ranks 814 of 1173
Money No Object
63%
Ranks 856 of 1173
Bargain Rating
65%
Ranks 235 of 1173

Rivals
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Porsche 911 Turbo (964)

(1991 - 1995)


Honda NSX

(1991 - 2005)


Marcos LM500

(1994 - 2001)
 


Ferrari F355

(1994 - 1999)


Porsche 911 RS (964)

(1992 - 1994)

Variants
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Esprit S4

(264 bhp)


Esprit S4S

(285 bhp)


Esprit Sport 300

(302 bhp)
 

Lineage
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Esprit Sport 300

(1993 - 1996)
  

Esprit Sport 350

(1999 - 2001)

Siblings
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