Comparisons / Comparison of BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.2i and Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3

Comparison of BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.2i and Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 [S]ave

Attribute
Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 ×
BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.2i ×
General
MakeLotusBMW
ModelEspritZ3
GenerationEspritZ3 (E36/7)
Modification2.0 i 16V Turbo GT32.2i
Websitehttps://www.lotuscars.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors22
Number of seats22
Body typeCoupeCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19962000
Production to (year)19992003
Performance
Top speed (km/h)263224
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.27.9
City consumption (l/100km)1912.6
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)87.3
Combined consumption (l/100km)-9.2
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineRear,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)243170
Max. torque (Nm)294210
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders46
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,9732,171
Compression ratio810.8
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,2506,250
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,7503,500
Cylinder bore (mm)95.380
Piston stroke (mm)69.272
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
TurbineTurbocharger-
Fuel tank (l)7351
Chassis
ABS-+
Front wheel suspensionHelical springThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 215/40 R17
  • 245/40 R17
  • 225/50 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,3694,050
Width (mm)1,8831,740
Height (mm)1,1501,293
Wheelbase (mm)2,4202,446
Kerb weight (kg)1,3401,345
Gross weight (kg)1,5901,540
Minimum boot space (l)200165
Front track (mm)1,5301,413
Rear track (mm)1,5451,494



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