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| Technical Specs of This Model |
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Esprit V8 1996
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| General Information |
| Make |
Lotus |
| Model |
Esprit V8 |
| Production Year |
1996 |
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| Model Family |
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| Chassis and Dimensions |
| Chassis Type |
2S FHC |
| Number of Doors |
2 |
| Wheelbase |
2420 mm (95,3 in) |
| Front Track |
1529 mm (60,2 in) |
| Rear Track |
1544 mm (60,8 in) |
| Length |
4414 mm (173,8 in) |
| Width |
1883 mm (74,1 in) |
| Height |
1150 mm (45,3 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,82 |
| Weight |
1378 kg (3035,2 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
%43 / %57 |
| Fuel Capacity |
72 litre (15,8 Imp gal , 19 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
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| Frontal Area |
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| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Manufacturer |
Lotus |
| Engine Location |
Middle |
| Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Engine Construction |
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| Coolant Type |
Water |
| Engine Type |
DOHC |
| Number of Cylinders and Placement |
V-8 |
| Valves per Cylinder |
4 (Total of 32 Pieces) |
| Engine Displacement |
3506 cc (213,95 cu in) |
| Bore |
83 mm (3,27 in) |
| Stroke |
81 mm (3,19 in) |
| Bore / Stroke Ratio |
1,02 |
| Unitary Capacity |
438,25 cc/cylinder (26,74 cu in/cylinder) |
| Number of Main Bearings |
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| Compression Ratio |
8 : 1 |
| Fuel System Type |
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| Aspiration Type |
Turbo |
| Compressor Type |
2 Allied Signal turbos |
| Intercooler Type |
Yes |
| Catalytic Converter |
Yes |
| Maximum Engine Power |
350 HP (261 kW) |
| Maximum Engine Power rpm |
6500 d/d |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
400 N.m (295,2 lb.ft , 40,8 kg.m) |
| Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
4250 d/d |
| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
383,4 N.m (6500 d/d) |
| Power / Weight Ratio |
254 HP/ton (189,4 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
99,8 HP/litre (74,4 kW/litre) |
| CO2 Emissions |
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| Fuel Consumption |
20.0/9.3/13.3 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
3,6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph |
4,8 s |
| 0 - 100 km/h |
4,9 s |
| 0 - 160 km/h |
10,54 s |
| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
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| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
282 km/h (175,3 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
5M |
| Top Gear Ratio |
0,76 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3,89 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
rack & pinion |
| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
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| Turning Circle Diameter |
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| Suspension (front) |
I.DW.CS. |
| Suspension (rear) |
I.RA.CS. |
| Brakes (front/rear) |
VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS |
| Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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| Brake Disc Diameter (rear) |
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| Wheels (front) |
8.5 x 17 |
| Wheels (rear) |
10 x 18 |
| Tyres (front) |
235/40 ZR 17 |
| Tyres (rear) |
285/35 ZR 18 |
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