| Esprit S4 GT3 (1996-2000) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
|
164
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0-60 mph
|
5.1
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0-100 mph
|
12.9
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1/4 mile
|
13.9
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BHP
|
240 @6250rpm
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Torque lbft
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216 @3750rpm
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BHP per ton
|
196
|
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MPG UK/US
|
27/23
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Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1973/120
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Engine type
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Straight 4 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
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Turbocharged
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Compression Ratio
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8.0:1
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Valve Type/No
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DOHC 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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5
|
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
|
173
|
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Width (in)
|
74
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Height (in)
|
45.3
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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. |
| Esprit S4 V8 GT (1998-2001) |
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Country
|
UK
|
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Top Speed (mph)
|
175
|
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0-50 mph
|
3.6
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0-60 mph
|
4.4-4.8
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0-100 mph
|
10.4
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1/4 mile
|
13
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0-1 km
|
22.8
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BHP
|
350 @6500rpm
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Torque lbft
|
295 @4250rpm
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BHP per ton
|
263
|
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Engine capacity CC/CU
|
3506/214
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Engine type
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V8 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
|
Turbochargers x 2
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Compression Ratio
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8.0:1
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Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 32
|
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Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
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No of speeds
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5
|
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Wheels driven
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RWD
|
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
|
|
No. of Seats
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2
|
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Length (in)
|
173
|
|
Width (in)
|
74.1
|
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Height (in)
|
45.3
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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. |
