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531 hp3506 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-1998
0-100 km/h 3.8 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Performance
| Power | 288 hp / Stage 3: 432 hp304 hp / Stage 3: 456 hp354 hp / Stage 3: 531 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,506cc214cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,380kg3,042lb |
| Gross weight | 1,630kg3,594lb |
| Power-to-weight | 385hp/t287kW/t175hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 449Nm/t301lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8s-1.1 s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.0s-5.1 s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6s-1.0 s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 11.4s-1.5 s Calculated |
| Top speed | 330 km/h 205 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 50.6s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph-12.3 s Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 73L |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | Lotus 918 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Coupe |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,370mm172in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,880mm74in |
| Height | 1,150mm45in |
| Wheelbase | 2,420mm95in |
| Front track | 1,530mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,545mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 200L |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3) | 531 hp 396 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3) | 3.8 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3) | 330 km/h 205 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3)PowerTorque
- Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3): Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3) | 6,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
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