Comparisons / Comparison of Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo and Porsche 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera 4S

Comparison of Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo and Porsche 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera 4S [S]ave

Attribute
Porsche 911 (997) 3.8 Carrera 4S ×
Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo ×
General
MakePorscheLotus
Model911Esprit
Generation911 (997)Esprit
Modification3.8 Carrera 4S3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Websitehttps://www.porsche.com/https://www.lotuscars.com/
Number of doors22
Number of seats42
Body typeCoupeCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20081996
Production to (year)20081998
Performance
Top speed (km/h)297282
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)4.54.9
City consumption (l/100km)15.820
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.49.3
Combined consumption (l/100km)10.5-
Emission standardEURO V-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineRear,ongitudinalRear,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)385354
Max. torque (Nm)420400
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders68
Cylinders arrangementBoxerV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,8243,506
Compression ratio128.1
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,5006,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,4004,250
Cylinder bore (mm)-83
Piston stroke (mm)-81
Fuel systemDirect injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Turbine-Turbocharger
Fuel tank (l)6773
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/35 R19ZR
  • 305/30 R19ZR
  • 235/40 R17
  • 285/35 R18
Turning radius (m)10.9-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4354,370
Width (mm)1,8521,880
Height (mm)1,3001,150
Wheelbase (mm)2,3502,420
Kerb weight (kg)1,5851,380
Gross weight (kg)1,8801,630
Minimum boot space (l)135200
Front track (mm)1,4881,530
Rear track (mm)1,5481,545



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