Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)
Car comparison
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 · Stage 3vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 · Stage 2vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 · Stage 1vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)
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Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)
Cup 250 1.8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.5 s
- Fastest top speed285 km/h177 mph
- Most powerful349 hp260 kW
- Highest torque363 Nm267 lb-ft
- Lightest931 kg2,053 lb
- Best power-to-weight375 hp/t280 kW/t2.7 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28.0 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.0 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions175 g/km
- Best estimated range533 km331 mi
- Largest trunk112 L
- Best overall score60/100
- Best performance score78/100
- Best economy score87/100
- Best practicality score23/100
Specification comparison
| Model | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp |
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| Power | 349hp260kW+103 hp | 307hp229kW+61 hp | 280hp209kW+34 hp | 246hp183kW |
| Torque | 363Nm267lb-ft+113 Nm | 320Nm236lb-ft+70 Nm | 290Nm214lb-ft+40 Nm | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 931kg2,053lb | 931kg2,053lb | 931kg2,053lb | 931kg2,053lb |
| Top speed | 285 km/h 177 mph | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 275 km/h171 mph Calculated | 268 km/h 167 mph | 248 km/h 154 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 37.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-5.7 s Calculated | 42.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-0.7 s Calculated | 42.9s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-0.5 s Calculated | 43.4s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5s-0.8 s | 3.8s-0.5 s | 4.0s-0.3 s | 4.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.8s-4.8 s Calculated | 10.8s-3.8 s Calculated | 12.2s-2.4 s Calculated | 14.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.3s-0.8 s Calculated | 3.6s-0.5 s Calculated | 3.8s-0.3 s Calculated | 4.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.1s-1.2 s Calculated | 11.5s-0.9 s Calculated | 11.8s-0.5 s Calculated | 12.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 375hp/t280kW/t170hp/1000 lb Calculated | 330hp/t246kW/t150hp/1000 lb Calculated | 301hp/t225kW/t137hp/1000 lb Calculated | 264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 389Nm/t261lb-ft/ton Calculated | 344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton Calculated | 311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton Calculated | 269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 533km331mi Calculated | 533km331mi Calculated | 533km331mi Calculated | 533km331mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,798cc110cu in | 1,798cc110cu in | 1,798cc110cu in | 1,798cc110cu in |
| Length | 3,824mm151in | 3,824mm151in | 3,824mm151in | 3,824mm151in |
| Width | 1,719mm68in | 1,719mm68in | 1,719mm68in | 1,719mm68in |
| Height | 1,117mm44in | 1,117mm44in | 1,117mm44in | 1,117mm44in |
| Wheelbase | 2,300mm91in | 2,300mm91in | 2,300mm91in | 2,300mm91in |
| Front track | 1,457mm57in | 1,457mm57in | 1,457mm57in | 1,457mm57in |
| Rear track | 1,507mm59in | 1,507mm59in | 1,507mm59in | 1,507mm59in |
| Ground clearance | 130mm5in | 130mm5in | 130mm5in | 130mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 112L | 112L | 112L | 112L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 40L | 40L | 40L | 40L |
| CO2 emissions | 175g/km | 175g/km | 175g/km | 175g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hp: Power / Torque
- Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2) 307 hp: Power / Torque
- Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1) 280 hp: Power / Torque
- Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 246 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp | 7,200 rpm | 3,500-5,000 rpm | 7,450 rpm |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp | 7,200 rpm | 3,500-5,000 rpm | 7,450 rpm |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp | 7,200 rpm | 3,500-5,000 rpm | 7,450 rpm |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp | 7,200 rpm | 3,500-5,000 rpm | 7,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.3 s | 3.6 s | 3.8 s | 4.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.5 s | 3.8 s | 4.0 s | 4.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.8 s | 10.8 s | 12.2 s | 14.6 s |
| Top speed | 285 km/h 177 mph | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 275 km/h171 mph Likely limited | 268 km/h 167 mph | 248 km/h 154 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.0 s | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.0 s | 5.1 s | 5.3 s | 5.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.4 s | 7.6 s | 7.8 s | 8.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.4 s | 9.7 s | 10.0 s | 10.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.1 s | 11.5 s | 11.8 s | 12.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 213 km/h 132 mph | 206 km/h 128 mph | 198 km/h 123 mph | 187 km/h 116 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp | 349 hp 260 kW |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp | 307 hp 229 kW |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp | 280 hp 209 kW |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp | 246 hp 183 kW |
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hp has 103 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 246 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 246 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hp: 103 hp (77 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp | 363 Nm 267 lb-ft |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp | 290 Nm 214 lb-ft |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp | 931 kg 2,053 lb |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp | 931 kg 2,053 lb |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp | 931 kg 2,053 lb |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp | 931 kg 2,053 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp | 285 km/h 177 mph |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 275 km/h171 mph |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp | 268 km/h 167 mph |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp | 248 km/h 154 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp | 3.5 s |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp | 3.8 s |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp | 4.0 s |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp | 4.3 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 246 hp: 0.8 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2) 307 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1) 280 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp | 375 hp/t 280 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp | 330 hp/t 246 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp | 301 hp/t 225 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp | 264 hp/t 197 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp | 533 km 331 mi |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp | 533 km 331 mi |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp | 533 km 331 mi |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp | 533 km 331 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp | 349 hp 260 kW | 3.5 s | 285 km/h 177 mph |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp | 307 hp 229 kW | 3.8 s | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 275 km/h171 mph |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp | 280 hp 209 kW | 4.0 s | 268 km/h 167 mph |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp | 246 hp 183 kW | 4.3 s | 248 km/h 154 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp |
| 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp |
| 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp |
| 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp |
| 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 3.5 s |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 3.8 s |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 4.0 s |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 4.3 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp | 375 hp/t 280 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp | 330 hp/t 246 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp | 301 hp/t 225 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp | 264 hp/t 197 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 349 hp 260 kW | 307 hp 229 kW | 280 hp 209 kW | 246 hp 183 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 363 Nm 267 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 290 Nm 214 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.5 s | 3.8 s | 4.0 s | 4.3 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 285 km/h 177 mph | Unrestricted 285 km/h177 mph Restricted 275 km/h171 mph | 268 km/h 167 mph | 248 km/h 154 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 931 kg 2,053 lb | 931 kg 2,053 lb | 931 kg 2,053 lb | 931 kg 2,053 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 533 km 331 mi | 533 km 331 mi | 533 km 331 mi | 533 km 331 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 175 g/km | 175 g/km | 175 g/km | 175 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 112 L 4.0 cu ft | 112 L 4.0 cu ft | 112 L 4.0 cu ft | 112 L 4.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 375 hp/t 280 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | 330 hp/t 246 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp | 301 hp/t 225 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | 264 hp/t 197 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hp | Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2) 307 hp | Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1) 280 hp | Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 246 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.13 LC100 km | 13.13 LC100 km | 13.13 LC100 km | 13.13 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,969 LC/year | 1,969 LC/year | 1,969 LC/year | 1,969 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hp
- Has 42 hp more
- Has 43 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2) 307 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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