The Coupe version of the Esprit model has a 3506 cc (213.9 ci) 32 valve V 8 Turbo Petrol engine.
This particular Lotus Esprit S4 3.5 V8 Turbo has a 5 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.
The Esprit's 3506 cc (213.9 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 350 bhp (260 kW) @ 6500 rpm.
The Lotus Esprit produces torque measuring 295 lb-ft (399.9 Nm) @ 4250 rpm.
The Esprit weighs around 1378 kg (3037 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 253.9 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 214.0 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Lotus Esprit S4 3.5 V8 Turbo - [1996] has a top speed of 172 mph (276.8 kph)
This Esprit accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 4.60 seconds or 0-100kph in 4.8s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 13.71 seconds with a trap speed of 105.9 mph.
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