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2003 Lotus Esprit V8 2DR Coupe

V8 2dr Coupe

$90,825 MSRP
3.5l V-8 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4 sec

0-60 mph

12.4 sec

@ 112 mph

Horsepower • Torque
350 hp

Power

295 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,040 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Lotus

Model:

Esprit

Trim:

V8 2DR Coupe

Style:

V8 2dr Coupe

Base Price:

$90,825

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,040 lbs

Length:

170.2 in.

Width:

74.1 in.

Height:

45.3 in.

Wheelbase:

95.3 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.318

MPG:

15 city / 23 hwy

Fuel:

18.5 gal. / 352 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

350 hp @ 6,500 rpm

Torque:

295 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm

Engine:

3.5l V-8 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

3.5 liters

Compression Ratio:

8.00 to 1

Valves:

32

Engine Config:

Mid

Redline:

7,300 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

4 sec

0-60 mph:

4.35 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

9.47 sec

0-100 mph:

9.82 sec

60-130 mph:

12.25 sec

100-150 mph:

14.47 sec

Top Speed:

174 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.05 sec @ 88.6 mph

¼ mile:

12.44 sec @ 111.9 mph

½ mile:

19.49 sec @ 137.7 mph

1 mile:

31.27 sec @ 164.2 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/40ZR17

Rear Tires:

P285/35ZR18

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.89

Gear Ratios

1: 3.36

2: 2.06

3: 1.38

4: 1.04

5: 0.82

R: 3.55

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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