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

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

Attribute
Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo ×
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (996) Carrera 3.4 ×
General
MakeLotusPorsche
ModelEsprit911
GenerationEsprit911 Cabriolet (996)
Modification3.5 i V8 32V TurboCarrera 3.4
Websitehttps://www.lotuscars.com/https://www.porsche.com/
Number of doors22
Number of seats24
Body typeCoupeCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)19961998
Production to (year)19982001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)282280
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)4.95.4
City consumption (l/100km)20-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.3-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineRear,ongitudinalRear,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)354300
Max. torque (Nm)400350
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders86
Cylinders arrangementV engineBoxer
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,5063,387
Compression ratio8.111.3
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,5006,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,2504,600
Cylinder bore (mm)8396
Piston stroke (mm)8178
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
TurbineTurbocharger-
Fuel tank (l)7364
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springMulti-link independent
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs, 318
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs, 229
Tires size
  • 235/40 R17
  • 285/35 R18
  • 205/50 R17
  • 255/40 R17
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,3704,430
Width (mm)1,8801,765
Height (mm)1,1501,305
Wheelbase (mm)2,4202,350
Kerb weight (kg)1,3801,395
Gross weight (kg)1,6301,795
Minimum boot space (l)200130
Front track (mm)1,5301,455
Rear track (mm)1,5451,500



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