LOTUS ESPRIT TURBO 1997
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                              Note:  On some cars, the coeficient of drag has been estimated because not all manufacturers tell that about a car.

                     CAR SPECIFICATIONS
 
                     Engine Displacement:     3506 cc.   
                     Engine Location:          MID       
                     Engine Type:            TURBO       
                     Engine Max Horsepower:    350 bhp   
                                         @:   6500 rpm   
                     Engine Torque:            295 lb-ft 
                                 @:           4250 rpm   
                     Compression Ratio:        8.0 :1    
                     Maximum engine speed:    7000 rpm   
                     Transmission Type:     MANUAL       
                     Number of Gears:            5       
                     Gear Ratio 1st:          3.36 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 2nd:          2.05 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 3rd:          1.38 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 4th:          1.03 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 5th:          0.82 :1    
                     Final drive ratio:       3.89 :1    
                     Driving wheels:          REAR       
                     Car test weight:         3170 lb.   
                     % weight on front wheels:  44 %     
                     Wheelbase:               96.0 in.   
                     Tire section width:       285 mm.   
                     Wheel diameter:            18 in.   
                     Tire profile:              35 %     
                     Coefficient of drag:     0.33       
                     Frontal area:           19.40 sq.ft.
                     Overall height:          45.3 in.   
                     Overall width:           73.5 in.   
                     Ground clearance:         4.1 in.