Car specifications » Lotus cars »

Lotus Esprit V8

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 83.00 mm × 81.00 mm 3.27 in × 3.19 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.5 litre 3506 cc (213.949 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system
Maximum power
0-50 mph 3.60 s
0-60 mph 4.80 s
0-100 mph 10.54 s
0-100 km/h 4.90 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 282 km/h (175 mph)
Fuel consumption 20.0/9.3/13.3 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 253.99 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1433.7 kPa (207.9 psi)
Specific torque 114.09 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code 918
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.02
Unitary capacity 438.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type 2 Allied Signal turbos
Intercooler Y
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2420 mm
wheelbase 95.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4414 mm
Length (inches) 173.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1883 mm
Width (inches) 74.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1150 mm
Height (inches) 45.3 in
L:W ratio 1.82
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1378 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3038 lb
Weight distribuiton 43.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 72 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 235/40 ZR 17
Wheels 8.5 x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 3.89

General information

RAC rating 34.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1996 Lotus Esprit V8 PDF Manual
Esprit V8 picture
Designer unknown
Year 1996

Similar cars

Tags