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Lotus Esprit Coupe

General information

ModelLotus Esprit Coupe
Year2004
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3507 ccm (214.00 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving15.7 litres/100 km (15.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Seats2

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement3507 ccm (214.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power355.00 PS (261 kW or 350 HP) at 7800 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.02 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.1 ft.lbs)
Compression8.0:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 81.0 mm (3.3 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2572 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1260 mm (49.6 inches)
Passenger space3950 litres (1,044 gallons)
Cargo space396 litres (105 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1380 kg (3,042.4 pounds)
Overall length4380 mm (172.4 inches)
Overall width1890 mm (74.4 inches)
Overall height1160 mm (45.7 inches)
Ground clearance110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase2430 mm (95.7 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD93375
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