Lotus Esprit I 3.5 Sport 350 3.5 V8 Twin Turbo Coupe
261 kW355 PS350 hp1999–2001
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- Power
- 261 kW 355 PS · 350 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.4 s
- Kerb weight
- 1,300 kg
- Displacement
- 3,506 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Lotus Esprit I 3.5 Sport 350 V8 Twin Turbo coupe sits a 3.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 261 kW (355 PS). The Esprit I 3.5 Sport 350 V8 Twin Turbo has rear-wheel drive.
Across the Esprit I range, the Esprit I 3.5 Sport 350 V8 Twin Turbo is the quickest to 100 km/h (4.4 s) and the best on power-to-weight (273 PS per tonne). According to our catalog data, the Esprit I 3.5 Sport 350 V8 Twin Turbo weighs 1,300 kg.
The Esprit I 3.5 Sport 350 V8 Twin Turbo in numbers: strong points
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the Esprit I range: 4.4 s
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 273 PS per tonne
Engine
| Engine code | 918 |
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| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 3,506 cm³ 3.5 l · 214 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 261 kW 355 PS · 350 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s 0–62 mph |
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Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,300 kg 2,866 lb |
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Production
| Body type | Coupe |
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| Years | 1999–2001 |
| Generation | Esprit I (1976–2004) |
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