LOTUS ESPRIT V8 - Technical Specifications:
Engine:
Mid-mounted
Lotus 3.5 litre aluminum alloy 90 degree V8 DOHC with 32-valves with Hydraulic
valve lifters. Two Allied Signal turbochargers with 0.75 bar maximum boost
pressure. Bore 3.3" Stroke 3.2" Engine speed: 850 to 7000 RPM. Maximum
power: 350 b.h.p. @ 6500 RPM. Maximum torque: 295 lb.ft @ 4250 RPM. OBDII
Engine management diagnostic system.
Cooling
System:
Dual front-mounted
oil coolers
Clutch:
280mm dia.
pull-actuated Valeo single-plate, hydraulically-operated. New pull type
high capacity hydraulically operated clutch.
Transmission:
High-torque
5-speed transaxle from Renault Moteurs driving the rear wheels. Precision
quickshift gearchange with short-throw linkage.
Ratios:
1st: 3.364
2nd: 2.059
3rd: 1.381
4th: 1.037
5th: 0.756
Rev: 3.546
Final:
3.889
Chassis/Body:
Rigid steel
zinc-coated backbone chassis, composite bodywork with seating for two.
Aerodynamics:
Front:
New valance with "winglets" ahead of front wheelarches
Rear: Europe:
S4S wing mounted on rear bodywork USA: S4 wing mounted on tailgate
Fuel System:
Fuel tank
capacity: 19 US gallons. Fuel requirement: Use premium unleaded fuel only.
Front Suspension:
Independent
by upper and lower wishbones, with uprated coil springs, revised suspension
geometry and new damper settings. New stiffer sway-bar.
Rear Suspension:
Independent
by upper and lower transverse links with radius arms. Uprated coil springs
and revised suspension geometry and damper settings. Aluminum hub carriers.
Brakes:
New dual
circuit, vacuum assisted three-channel electonic anti-lock braking system
(ABS) from Varity Kelsey-Hayes. Brembo discs and calipers. Front: 11'7"
ventilated. Rear: 11'8" ventilated.
Exhaust:
Starter
and main 3-way catalysts per bank, feeding into both ends of single transverse-mounted
muffler, with one outlet each side.
Wheels:
New 6-spoke
single piece forged alloy design by AWI, 17" diameter x 8.5J front - 18"
diameter x 10J rear rim sizes.
Tyres:
Michelin
Pilot MXX3. Front: 235/40ZR 17 Rear: 285/35ZR 18
Performance:
Acceleration:
0-100 km/h: 4.9s 0-60 mph: 4.8s 0-160 km/h: 10.3s 0-100 mph: 10.54s 80-110
hm/h: 2.5s 50-70 mph: 2.4s Maximum speed - 282 km/h (Certified by RDW)
(175 mph) Note: Performance figures are based on the manufacturer's test
track results and may vary depending on model, weather and road conditions,
driving style and skill, elevation above sea level and vehicle load.
Unladen
weight:
1380 kg(front
590 kg, rear 790 kg, distribution 43:57)
Dimensions:
Length
4414 mm, height 1150 mm, width 1883 mm
Standard
Equipment:
Driver
and Passenger Airbag system, power steering, air-conditioning, ABS braking
system, four catalytic converters, single-key central door locking, alarm/immobiliser,
burr walnut instrument panel surround and door trims. Caerbont instruments.
Muirhead leather trimmed seats, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors.
Beige or black carpets.