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1996 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Lotus

Model

Esprit

Generation

Lotus Esprit

Modification

3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1996

End of production

1998

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

73 l 19.28 US gal
16.06 UK gal

Engine displacement

3506 cm³ 213.95 cu. In.

Power

354 hp (at 6500 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 4250 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 4250 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

282 km/h 175 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1380 kg 3042.4 lbs

Length

4370 mm 172.05 in

Width

1880 mm 74.02 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

17; 18

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

20 l/100 km 11.76 US mpg
14.12 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.3 l/100 km 25.29 US mpg
30.37 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

282 km/h 175 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

4.9 sec

0 - 60 mph

4.7 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

Lotus 918

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Rear, Longitudinal

Turbine

Turbocharger

Engine displacement

3506 cm³ 213.95 cu. In.

Power

354 hp (at 6500 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 4250 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 4250 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

83 mm 3.27 in

Piston Stroke

81 mm 3.19 in

Compression ratio

8.1

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

Coolant

15 l 15.9 US qt
13.2 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4370 mm 172.05 in

Width

1880 mm 74.02 in

Height

1150 mm 45.28 in

Wheelbase

2420 mm 95.28 in

Front track

1530 mm 60.24 in

Rear (Back) track

1545 mm 60.83 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

235/40 R17; 285/35 R18

Wheel rims

17; 18

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1380 kg 3042.4 lbs

Max. weight

1630 kg 3593.5 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

200 l 7.06 cu ft

- Max. roof load

250 kg 551.2 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp) is made in 1996 1997 1998