Lotus Esprit (S3) (1996 - 2003) specifications, reviews and tests

Engine Drivetrain Power (kW / HP) Displacement (ccm)
Lotus Esprit V8 GT 1999 specs Internal combustion engine (Otto) Rear-wheel (RWD) 260 / 354 3506 ccm
Lotus Esprit V8 GT 1998 specs Internal combustion engine (Otto) Rear-wheel (RWD) 260 / 354 3506 ccm
Lotus Esprit GT3 (1996) specs Internal combustion engine (Otto) Rear-wheel (RWD) 179 / 243 1994 ccm
Lotus Esprit V8 SE 1996 specs Internal combustion engine (Otto) Rear-wheel (RWD) 260 / 354 3506 ccm
Engine Drivetrain Power (kW / HP) Displacement (ccm)
Lotus Esprit V8 GT 1999 specs
Internal combustion engine (Otto) Rear-wheel (RWD) 260 / 354 3506 ccm
Lotus Esprit V8 GT 1998 specs
Internal combustion engine (Otto) Rear-wheel (RWD) 260 / 354 3506 ccm
Lotus Esprit GT3 (1996) specs
Internal combustion engine (Otto) Rear-wheel (RWD) 179 / 243 1994 ccm
Lotus Esprit V8 SE 1996 specs
Internal combustion engine (Otto) Rear-wheel (RWD) 260 / 354 3506 ccm

Lotus Esprit (S3) (1996 - 2003) technical data and specs

Height (mm) 1150
Length (mm) 4369 - 4414
Width (mm) 1880 - 1883
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1994 ccm - 3506 ccm
Power (HP) 243 - 354
Power (KW) 179 - 260
Fuel type Super / Super Plus
Gas / fuel tank size 70,0 l - 73,0 l
Total consumption 12,5 l/100 km - 13,3 l/100 km
Car body type Coupe
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Model launch date 06.1996 - 05.1999
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 2
Acceleration (s) 4,8 - 5,2
Top speed (km/h) 263 - 283
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1310 - 1380
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 236 - 305
Trunk / boot space (litres) 200