BMW M3 CSL vs Lotus Esprit V8
Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Lotus Esprit V8 |
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Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.5 l V8 |
Max power (ps / bhp) | 360 / 355 | 355 / 350 |
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 370 / 273 | 400 / 295 |
Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1409 / 3106 | 1376 / 3034 |
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 255 / 252 | 258 / 254 |
Lap Times
Track | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Lotus Esprit V8 |
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Vairano Handling Course | 1:20.49 | 1:25.92 |
Hockenheim Short | 1:13.50 | 1:16.90 |
Acceleration
Speed & distance | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Lotus Esprit V8 |
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0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 3.6 s |
0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.5 s |
0 - 120 kph | 6.9 s | 6.5 s |
0 - 160 kph | 11.1 s | 10.1 s |
0 - 180 kph | 14.2 s | 12.7 s |
0 - 200 kph | 16.7 s | 15.5 s |
1000 m | 24.1 s @ 224.4 kph | 22.7 s @ 228.5 kph |
60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 4.9 s |
60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.2 s | 9.1 s |
80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.4 s | 4.6 s |
80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.0 s | 7.7 s |
Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.2 s | 10.8 s |
0 - 30 mph | 2.0 s | 1.7 s |
0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 4.2 s |
0 - 100 mph | 10.8 s | 10.1 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.7 mph |
1/4 mile | 13.0 s | 12.7 s @ 110.6 mph |
General performance
Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Lotus Esprit V8 |
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Top speed | 269 kph (167 mph) | 289 kph (179 mph) |
0 - 100 mph - 0 | 18.2 s | 14.9 s |
Est. max acceleration | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
Fuel economy | 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
100 kph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 38 m (124 ft) |
Summary
Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Lotus Esprit V8 |
---|---|---|
Track Performance | 200 | 170 |
Straight line speed | 2181 | 2415 |
Total | 2381 | 2585 |
Verdict
Esprit V8 is the fastest by a small margin.
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