LOTUS Esprit V8 specifications — approved in Switzerland
353.6 HP
Max power
400.0 Nm
Max torque
282 km/h
Top speed
1 455 kg
Curb weight
1LD311
| Power | 353.6 HP (260.0 kW) @ 6 500 rpm |
| Torque | 400.0 Nm @ 4 250 rpm |
| Top speed |
| 282 km/h |
| Weight/power ratio | 4.11 kg/HP |
| Displacement | 3 506 cm³ |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine layout | 4-temp / 8 / V-inj-T |
| Transmission | Manuelle 5 vitesses |
| Drivetrain | AR |
| Engine | 918 |
| Curb weight | 1 455 kg |
| Gross weight | 1 607 kg |
| Length | 4 369 mm |
| Width | 1 883 mm |
| Height | 1 150 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 420 mm |
| Body type | Limousine |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| CO₂ | 366.0 g/km |
| Consumption | 15.70 l/100km |
| Energy category | G |
| Tires | AV= 235/40ZR17 8.5x17 DP19, 205/45R16 M+S 83H 7x16 DP10.5 |
| Tires (option) | AR= 285/35ZR18 10x18 DP17, 235/45R17 M+S 93H 8.5x17 DP30 |
| Manufacturer | LOTUS CARS LTD, GB-14 8EZ NORWICH, NORFOLK |
| Approval date | 23/03/2001 |
| Type approval no. | 1LD311 |
1LD304
| Power | 353.6 HP (260.0 kW) @ 6 500 rpm |
| Torque | 400.0 Nm @ 4 250 rpm |
| Top speed | 282 km/h |
| Weight/power ratio | 4.11 kg/HP |
| Displacement | 3 506 cm³ |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine layout | 4-temp / 8 / V-inj-T |
| Transmission | Manuelle 5 vitesses |
| Drivetrain | AR |
| Engine | 918 |
| Curb weight | 1 455 kg |
| Gross weight | 1 607 kg |
| Length | 4 369 mm |
| Width | 1 883 mm |
| Height | 1 150 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 420 mm |
| Body type | Limousine |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| CO₂ | 328.0 g/km |
| Consumption | 13.80 l/100km |
| Energy category | G |
| Tires | AV= 235/40ZR17: 8 1/2x17 DP19 |
| Tires (option) | AR= 285/35ZR18: 10x18 DP17 |
| Manufacturer | LOTUS CARS LTD, GB-14 8EZ NORWICH, NORFOLK |
| Approval date | 08/02/1999 |
| Type approval no. | 1LD304 |
1LD301
| Power | 353.6 HP (260.0 kW) @ 6 500 rpm |
| Torque | 400.0 Nm @ 4 250 rpm |
| Top speed | 282 km/h |
| Weight/power ratio | 4.11 kg/HP |
| Displacement | 3 506 cm³ |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine layout | 4-temp / 8 / V-inj-T |
| Transmission | Manuelle 5 vitesses |
| Drivetrain | AR |
| Engine | 918 |
| Curb weight | 1 455 kg |
| Gross weight | 1 607 kg |
| Length | 4 360 mm |
| Width | 1 883 mm |
| Height | 1 150 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 420 mm |
| Body type | Limousine |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| CO₂ | 328.0 g/km |
| Consumption | 13.80 l/100km |
| Energy category | G |
| Tires | AV= 235/40ZR17, 675kg, 285km/h: 8 1/2x17 DP19 alliage léger 'AWI' ou 'OZ |
| Tires (option) | AR= 285/35ZR18, 950kg, 285km/h: 10x18 DP17 alliage léger 'AWI' ou 'OZ |
| Manufacturer | LOTUS CARS LTD, GB-14 8EZ NORWICH, NORFOLK |
| Approval date | 15/03/1996 |
| Type approval no. | 1LD301 |