The Coupe version of the Esprit model has a 1973 cc (120.3 ci) 16 valve Straight 4 Turbo Petrol engine.
This particular Lotus Esprit 2.0 Turbo GT3 has a 5 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.
The Esprit's 1973 cc (120.3 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 240 bhp (178 kW) @ 6250 rpm.
The Lotus Esprit produces torque measuring 217 lb-ft (294.2 Nm) @ 3750 rpm.
The Esprit weighs around 1229 kg (2709 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 195.2 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 176.5 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Lotus Esprit 2.0 Turbo GT3 - [1996] has a top speed of 163 mph (262.3 kph)
This Esprit accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 5.10 seconds or 0-100kph in 5.3s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 14.12 seconds with a trap speed of 96.8 mph.
Audi A3 RS3 2.5 Turbo
Engine: Turbo Petrol | 2480cc 20v St5
Top Speed: 155 mph
0-60mph: 3.90 seconds
Bentley Flying Spur 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo
Engine: Twin Turbo Petrol | 5952cc 48v W12
Top Speed: 333.1 kph
0-100kph: 3.8 seconds
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