Comparisons / Comparison of Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo and Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 AWD

Comparison of Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo and Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 AWD [S]ave

Attribute
Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 AWD ×
Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo ×
General
MakePorscheLotus
Model911Esprit
Generation911 (996)Esprit
ModificationCarrera 4 3.4 AWD3.5 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)19981996
Production to (year)20011998
Performance
Top speed (km/h)280282
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.24.9
City consumption (l/100km)17.420
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.89.3
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Position of engineRear,ongitudinalRear,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)300354
Max. torque (Nm)350400
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders68
Cylinders arrangementBoxerV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,3873,506
Compression ratio11.38.1
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,8006,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,6004,250
Cylinder bore (mm)9683
Piston stroke (mm)7881
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Dohc
Turbine-Turbocharger
Fuel tank (l)6473
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionIndependent type McPhersonHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionMulti-link independentHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 205/50 R17
  • 255/40 R17
  • 235/40 R17
  • 285/35 R18
Turning radius (m)10.6-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4304,370
Width (mm)1,7651,880
Height (mm)1,3051,150
Wheelbase (mm)2,3502,420
Kerb weight (kg)1,3751,380
Gross weight (kg)1,7751,630
Minimum boot space (l)-200
Maximum boot space (l)100-
Front track (mm)1,4551,530
Rear track (mm)1,5001,545
Ride height (mm)100-
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.3-



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