Lotus Esprit V8 SE 1996 Specifications, Review and Tests

GENERAL Lotus Esprit V8 SE 1996
Brand Lotus
Range Esprit
Generation S3
Model series Esprit (S3) (1996 - 2003)
Engine version Esprit V8
Engine subversion SE
Car body type Coupe
Number of seats 2
Number of doors 2
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 06.1996
Model end date 05.2003
PERFORMANCE Lotus Esprit V8 SE 1996
Maximum power (kW) 260
Maximum power (HP) 354
Acceleration (s) 4,9
Top speed (km/h) 280
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Lotus Esprit V8 SE 1996
Fuel type Super
Total consumption 13,3 l/100 km
Gas / fuel tank size 70,0 l
FUEL CONSUMPTION NEDC
Fuel consumption city (NEDC) 20,0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption highway (NEDC) 9,3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined (NEDC) 13,3 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category Euro 3
ENGINE Lotus Esprit V8 SE 1996
Torque 400
Number of gears 5
Installation position / engine type Mid-engine / V-engine
Exhaust gas cleaning regulated
Number of cylinders 8
Fuel injection type Injection
Supercharging Bi-Turbo
Number of valves 4
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 3506
Power / torque 260 kW (354 HP) / 400 Nm
Power (KW) 260
Power (HP) 354
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 3506 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 6500 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 4250 RPM
TRANSMISSION Lotus Esprit V8 SE 1996
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 5
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Lotus Esprit V8 SE 1996
Length (mm) 4369
Width (mm) 1883
Height (mm) 1150
Wheelbase (mm) 2420
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1380
Gross weight (kg) 1630
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 250
BODY AND CHASSIS Lotus Esprit V8 SE 1996
Body type Coupe
Number of doors 2
Number of seats (normal) 2
Power steering Series (included)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Disc
ABS Series (included)
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 235/40R17ZR
Tire size rear (if different) 285/35R18ZR
EQUIPMENT Lotus Esprit V8 SE 1996
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
Airbag driver Series (included)
Airbag passenger Series (included)
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Series (included)
Window electric lifter (front) Series (included)
EXTERIOR
Central locking system Series (included)
Alloy wheels Series (included)
WARRANTY Lotus Esprit V8 SE 1996
Car warranty 2 years

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