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Lotus Esprit
General information | |
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| Model | Lotus Esprit |
| Year | 2005 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 3506 ccm (213.94 cubic inches) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 13.4 litres/100 km (17.62 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Middle |
| Displacement | 3506 ccm (213.94 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 354.00 PS (260 kW or 349 HP) at 4250 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 400.00 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.0 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 8.1:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 83.0 x 81.0 mm (3.3 x 3.2 inches) |
| Fuel system | Indirect injection, multi point |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel control | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 282.0 km/h (175.2 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 4.8 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2565 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Climate control | Air condition. |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Steering | Power assisted steering. |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1380 kg (3,042.4 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4420 mm (174.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 1890 mm (74.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1160 mm (45.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2430 mm (95.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 73.0 litres (19.29 gallons) |
