Comparisons / Comparison of Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo and Porsche Boxster (986) 3.2 Boxer S 24V

Comparison of Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo and Porsche Boxster (986) 3.2 Boxer S 24V [S]ave

Attribute
Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo ×
Porsche Boxster (986) 3.2 Boxer S 24V ×
General
MakeLotusPorsche
ModelEspritBoxster
GenerationEspritBoxster (986)
Modification3.5 i V8 32V Turbo3.2 Boxer S 24V
Websitehttps://www.lotuscars.com/https://www.porsche.com/
Number of doors22
Number of seats22
Body typeCoupeCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)19961996
Production to (year)19982002
Performance
Top speed (km/h)282260
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)4.95.9
City consumption (l/100km)2015.6
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.37.8
Combined consumption (l/100km)-10.7
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Engine type-Fuel engine
Position of engineRear,ongitudinalRear,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)354252
Max. torque (Nm)400305
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders86
Cylinders arrangementV engineBoxer
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,5063,179
Compression ratio8.111
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,5006,250
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,2504,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8393
Piston stroke (mm)8178
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
TurbineTurbocharger-
Catalyst-Regular
Fuel tank (l)7364
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springThe depreciated rack
Front suspension-Coil springs
Rear suspension-Coil springs
Front stabilizer-+
Rear stabilizer-+
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/40 R17
  • 285/35 R18
  • 205/50 R17
  • 255/40 ZR17
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,3704,315
Width (mm)1,8801,780
Height (mm)1,1501,290
Wheelbase (mm)2,4202,415
Kerb weight (kg)1,3801,370
Gross weight (kg)1,6301,615
Minimum boot space (l)200260
Front track (mm)1,5301,455
Rear track (mm)1,5451,508



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