1997 Lotus Esprit V8

ENGINE
Type V-8, twin-turbocharged, cast aluminum block and heads
Displacement 3.5 liters (214cu in)
Valvetrain DOHC 4-valve
Compression Ratio 8.0:1
Bore & Stroke 83.0 mm x 81.0 mm
Horsepower 350 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Torque 295 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
Redline 7000 rpm
Fuel Injection Electronic sequential port
PERFORMANCE
0-60 MPH 4.4 sec
1/4 Mile 13.0 sec @ 102.8 mph
Top Speed est 178 mph
Mileage (city/highway) 15/22 mpg
Power-to-Weight Ratio 8.7 lbs per bhp
CHASSIS
Suspension
   front Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
   rear Upper and lower transverse links, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Steering Power-assisted, rack and pinion, 3.1 turns lock-to-lock
Brakes Four-wheel, vacuum-assisted, vented discs, ABS
   front 11.6 in
   rear 11.8 in
Wheels and Tires
   front Cast aluminum 17 x 8.5 in, 235/40ZR
   rear Cast aluminum 18 x 10 in, 285/35ZR
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Five speed manual
Layout Mid-engine, rear wheel drive
Gear Ratios
1st 3.36
2nd 2.06
3rd 1.38
4th 1.04
5th 0.82
6th na
Final Drive Ratio 3.89:1
DIMENSIONS
Type Two door, two passenger, sports coupe
Construction Fiber composite body, steel backbone frame
Overall Length 172.0 in
Width 73.5 in
Height 45.3 in
Wheelbase 96.0 in
Weight Distribution (front/rear) 44 % / 56 %
Curb Weight 3045 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.3 gallons
Trunk Capacity 5.4 cu ft
Headroom (front/rear) 35.0 in / na
Legroom (front/rear) 42.0 in / na
The data was obtained by Road & TrackŪ magazine