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Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo · Stage 3vsLotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo · Stage 2vsLotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo · Stage 1vsLotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo

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Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3) 531 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph
  • Most powerful
    531 hp
    396 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    385 hp/t
    287 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.0 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    200 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3)531 hpLotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 2)460 hpLotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 1)418 hpLotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo354 hp
Power
531hp396kW+177 hp
460hp343kW+106 hp
418hp311kW+64 hp
354hp264kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,380kg3,042lb
1,380kg3,042lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,630kg3,594lb
1,630kg3,594lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
+48 km/h
316 km/h
196 mph
+34 km/h
308 km/h
191 mph
+26 km/h
282 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
50.9s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph-12.4 s
Calculated
56.5s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
60.5s99% target: 305 km/h / 189 mph-2.9 s
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s-1.1 s
4.2s-0.7 s
4.4s-0.5 s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
10.0s-5.2 s
Calculated
11.5s-3.7 s
Calculated
12.5s-2.6 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
11.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
385hp/t287kW/t175hp/1000 lb
Calculated
333hp/t249kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
303hp/t226kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
449Nm/t301lb-ft/ton
Calculated
391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,506cc214cu in
3,506cc214cu in
3,506cc214cu in
3,506cc214cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
4,370mm172in
4,370mm172in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,150mm45in
1,150mm45in
1,150mm45in
1,150mm45in
Wheelbase
2,420mm95in
2,420mm95in
2,420mm95in
2,420mm95in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,530mm60in
1,530mm60in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
Trunk volume
200L
200L
200L
200L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
73L
73L
73L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3) 531 hpLotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 2) 460 hpLotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 1) 418 hpLotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo 354 hpPowerTorque
  • Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3) 531 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 2) 460 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 1) 418 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo 354 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3)531 hp6,500 rpm4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 2)460 hp6,500 rpm4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 1)418 hp6,500 rpm4,250 rpm6,750 rpm
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo354 hp6,500 rpm4,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3)531 hpLotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 2)460 hpLotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 1)418 hpLotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo354 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.0 s
11.5 s
12.5 s
15.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
40.8 s
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Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
134 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
197 km/h
123 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3)531 hp
531 hp
396 kW
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 2)460 hp
460 hp
343 kW
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 1)418 hp
418 hp
311 kW
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo354 hp
354 hp
264 kW

Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3) 531 hp has 177 hp more than Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo 354 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo 354 hp and Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3) 531 hp: 177 hp (132 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3)531 hp
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 2)460 hp
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 1)418 hp
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo354 hp
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3)531 hp
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 2)460 hp
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 1)418 hp
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo354 hp
1,380 kg
3,042 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3)531 hp
330 km/h
205 mph
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 2)460 hp
316 km/h
196 mph
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 1)418 hp
308 km/h
191 mph
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo354 hp
282 km/h
175 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3)531 hp3.8 s
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 2)460 hp4.2 s
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 1)418 hp4.4 s
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo354 hp4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3) 531 hp and Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo 354 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 2) 460 hp and Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 1) 418 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3)531 hp
385 hp/t
287 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 2)460 hp
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 1)418 hp
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo354 hp
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3)531 hp
531 hp
396 kW
3.8 s
330 km/h
205 mph
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 2)460 hp
460 hp
343 kW
4.2 s
316 km/h
196 mph
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 1)418 hp
418 hp
311 kW
4.4 s
308 km/h
191 mph
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo354 hp
354 hp
264 kW
4.9 s
282 km/h
175 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3)531 hp
Power
531 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 2)460 hp
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 1)418 hp
Power
418 hp
311 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3)531 hpLotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 2)460 hpLotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 1)418 hpLotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo354 hp
Power
531 hp
396 kW
460 hp
343 kW
418 hp
311 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
385 hp/t
287 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (Stage 3) 531 hp

  • Has 71 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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