1997 Lotus Esprit V8 Specifications

1997 Lotus Esprit V8 Specifications - Specs

price $79 325 USD
engine Twin Turbo V8
valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
displacement 3500 cc / 213.6 cu in
bore 83.0 mm / 3.27 in
stroke 81.0 mm / 3.19 in
compression 8.0:1
power 260.9 kw / 349.9 bhp @ 6500 rpm
hp per litre 99.97 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 253.37 bhp per tonne
torque 399.9 nm / 295.0 ft lbs @ 4250 rpm
redline 7000 rpm
drive wheels Mid Engine / RWD
body / frame Fibre Composite
front brakes Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS
f brake size 295 mm / 11.6 in
rear brakes Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS
r brake size 300 mm / 11.8 in
front wheels F 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 25.4 cm / 18.0 x 10.0 in
front tire size 235/40TR-17
rear tire size 285/35ZR-18
steering Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
weight 1381 kg / 3045 lbs
wheelbase 2438 mm / 96.0 in
front track 1529 mm / 60.2 in
rear track 1544 mm / 60.8 in
length 4369 mm / 172.0 in
width 1867 mm / 73.5 in
height 1151 mm / 45.3 in
transmission 5-Speed Manual
gear ratios 3.36:1, 2.06:1, 1.38:1, 1.04:1, 0.82:1
final drive 3.89:1
top speed 286.5 kph / 178.0 mph
0 - 60 mph 4.4 seconds
0 - 100 mph 11.0 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile 13.0 seconds
epa city/hwy 15 / 22 mpg