[PTA Slowchat] Lotus Esprit V8 0-160 in 10.5 sec

Increased flexibility

The Lotus Esprit V8's ECM does not alter the powerplant's output of 350 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm. Instead it allows the engine to produce more torque in the lower gears. The idea was not to make the car quicker - it still runs from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds - but to give greater flexibility and driving ease in the real-world situations.

More stopping power

To harness this power, Lotus engineers specified front AP Racing competition four-piston fixed brake calipers and upgraded brake discs. The former 296 mm (11.6-in.) front and 300 mm (11.8-in.) rear brake discs have been replaced with AP Racing curved-vane 320 mm (12.6-in.) brake discs at all four wheels. The brake discs are both vented and cross-drilled for superior ventilation.

Inside, the designers at Lotus added body color accents to the interior. This year they added body color console and door trim panels to accentuate the interior.

The Engine

Configuration: Aluminum-alloy twin-turbocharged V8, 90 degree cylinder bank angle, single-plane crankshaft.

Bore: 83 mm

Stroke: 81mm

Capacity: 3506 cc

Power: 350 HP @ 6500 rpm

Torque: 295 lb ft @ 4250 rpm

Head Chamber Aluminum alloy, four-valve pent-roof combustion

Valvegear: Dual overhead camshafts with one toothed belt per bank, hydraulic tappets.

Inlet valves: 33.5 mm

Exhaust valves: 30.0 mm

Block: LM25TF aluminum alloy with cast iron "wet" lines, spheroidal graphite cast iron cross-bolted main bearing caps.

Turbochargers: Two Garrett T25 water-cooled, oil lubricated.

Fueling: One primary injector per cylinder, one secondary injector per bank.

Ignition: Four double-ended coils triggered from crankshaft sensor.

Ancillaries: Water pump, alternator, power steering pump, air conditioning compressor.

Weight: 485 lb with ancillaries.

The Car

Chassis/Body: Rigid steel zinc-coated backbone chassis, composite bodywork with seating for two.


Front Suspension: Independent by upper and lower wishbones, with uprated coil springs, revised suspension geometry and damper settings.


Rear Suspension: Indpendent by upper and lower transverse links with radius arms, coil springs and telescopic dampers.
Aluminum hub carriers.


Wheels: OZ Racing Wheels; Front: 17"x8.5", Rear: 18"x10" on Dunlop SP9000 Tires; Front: 235/40ZR 17, Rear: 285/35ZR 18


Performance:

Maximum Speed: 180mph
0-60mph: 4.4 seconds
0-100mph: 10.5 Seconds

Fuel Economy: EPA city driving: 15mpg, EPA highway driving: 23mpg


Comfort and Convenience: Hand-finished leather interior, air-conditioning, power windows, central locking, tinted glass, electronically operated fuel filler flap, power operated and heated remote outside mirrors, Premium Alpine AM/FM CD sound system.


Safety and Security: Kevlar reinforced passenger safety cell, driver and passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraints (airbags), four wheels anti-lock braking system (ABS), three-point retractable safety belts, delay interior safety lighting, anti-theft system with remote keyless entry, immobilizer and alarm.


Optional Equipment: Glass roof panel. Customer selected paint.

[Dit bericht is gewijzigd door Boink op 16-01-2004 19:51]

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