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1997 Lotus Esprit V8 |
General
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List Price
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$79,325 |
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Seating Capacity
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2 |
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Transmission
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5-speed manual |
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Curb Weight
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3,045 lb |
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Length
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172.0 in |
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Width
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73.5 in |
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Height
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45.3 in |
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Ground Clearance
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4.1 in |
Performance
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0 - 60 mph
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4.4 sec |
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0 - ¼ mile
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13.0 sec |
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Top Speed
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178 mph |
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Skidpad
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0.90g |
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Slalom
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60.3 mph |
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Braking from 60 mph
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125 ft |
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Braking from 80 mph
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206 ft |
Engine
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Type
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cast-aluminum block & heads, twin-turbo V-8 |
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Valvetrain
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dohc 4-valve/cyl |
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Displacement
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3,500 cc |
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Horsepower
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350 bhp @ 6500 rpm |
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Torque
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295 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm |
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Maximum Speed
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7,000 rpm |
Chassis and Body
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Layout
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mid engine/rear drive |
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Body/Frame
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fiber composite/steel backbone |
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Brakes
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vented discs; vacuum, ABS |
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Wheels
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cast aluminum |
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Tires
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Michelin Pilot SX |
Fuel Economy
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Testing Average
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17.0 mpg |
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EPA City/Highway
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15/22 mpg |
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Fuel Capacity
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19.3 gal |
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Select a Trim
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