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Lotus Esprit S4 1993-2004
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Esprit S4 GT3 (1996-2000)
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| Country |
UK |
| Top speed (mph) |
164 |
| 0-60 mph |
5.1 |
| 0-100 mph |
12.9 |
| 1/4 mile |
13.92 |
| BHP |
240 @6250rpm |
| Torque lbft |
216 @3750rpm |
| BHP per ton |
196 |
| MPG UK/US |
23/27 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
1973/120 |
| Engine type |
Straight 4 MPI |
| Aspiration |
Turbocharged |
| Compression Ratio |
8.0:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
DOHC 16 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
5 |
| Wheels driven |
Rear |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Disc |
| No. of Seats |
2 |
| Length (in) |
173 |
| Width (in) |
74 |
| Height (in) |
45.3 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
2704 |
| Additional Info: More restyling to the exterior and interior was done to create the S4. PAS was now available. The GT3 was about reducing weight and creating a cut price Esprit (over 220lbs lighter than the V8 Esprit's). In 1995 the S4S was released with a modified version of the familiar Lotus 2.2 litre engine, now putting out 300bhp and which got it to 60 in 4.6 secs. |
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Esprit S4 V8 GT (1998-2001)
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| Country |
UK |
| Top speed (mph) |
175 |
| 0-50 mph |
3.6 |
| 0-60 mph |
4.4-4.8 |
| 0-100 mph |
10.4 |
| 1/4 mile |
13 |
| 0-1 km |
22.8 |
| BHP |
350 @6500rpm |
| Torque lbft |
295 @4250rpm |
| BHP per ton |
263 |
| MPG UK/US |
21/27 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
3506/214 |
| Engine type |
V8 MPI |
| Aspiration |
Turbocharged x 2 |
| Compression Ratio |
8.0:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
DOHC 32 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
5 |
| Wheels driven |
Rear |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Disc |
| No. of Seats |
2 |
| Length (in) |
173 |
| Width (in) |
74.1 |
| Height (in) |
45.3 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
2930 |
| Additional Info: In 1996 the V8 Esprit was launched and was aided by twin turbochargers. A limited run of 50 "Sport 350 Esprits" were built in 1999, with uprated brakes, suspension and a slightly reduced weight, giving a 0-60 time of around 4.3 secs. |
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