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2002 Lotus Esprit V8

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Lotus Esprit V8

Lotus Esprit V8 Rear Three Quaters

Lotus Esprit V8 Side

Lotus Esprit V8 Rear

Lotus Esprit V8 Front

Lotus Esprit V8 Parked

Lotus Esprit V8 Silver

Lotus Esprit V8 Silver Rear

Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Lotus
Model	Esprit V8 2002
Powertrain Layout	Mid Engine / RWD
Base Price	$88,525

Dimensions

Length	4369 mm / 172.0 in
Width	1883 mm / 74.1 in
Height	1150 mm / 45.3 in
Wheelbase	2420 mm / 95.3 in
Weight	1380 kg / 3,042 lbs
Front / Rear Track	F 1520 mm / 59.8 in R 1520 mm / 59.8 in

Engine

Configuration	3.5 Liter Twin Turbocharged V8
Valvetrain	DOHC 4 Valves / Cylinder
Displacement	3506 cc / 213.9 cu
Power	261 kW / 350.0 bhp at 6500 rpm
Torque	400 Nm / 295.0 ft lbs at 4250 rpm
Bore	83 mm / 3.3 in
Stroke	81 mm / 3.2 in
Compression Ratio	8:1
Bhp / Liter	99.83 bhp
Redline	7000 rpm

Chassis & Body

Body / Frame	Rigid Steel Zinc-Coated Backbone Chassis w/ Kevlar Composite Bodywork
Steering	Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist
Brake Type	AP Racing Vented & Cross Drilled Discs w/ Four-Pot Calipers & Kelsey Hayes Three-Channel ABS System
Brake Size	F 320 mm / 12.6 in R 320 mm / 12.6 in
Wheels	F 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in R 45.7 x 25.4 cm / 18.0 x 10.0 in
Tyres	F 235/40ZR-17 R 285/35ZR-18

Transmission

Gear Type	5 Speed Manual
Final Drive	3.89:1
1st Gear Ratio	3.36:1
2nd Gear Ratio	2.06:1
3rd Gear Ratio	1.38:1
4th Gear Ratio	1.04:1
5th Gear Ratio	0.76:1

Performance

Top Speed	281.6 kph / 175 mph
0 - 62 mph	4.8 seconds
0 - 100 mph	10.5 seconds
0 - Ľ mile	Not Available
EPA City / Highway	15 / 22 mpg