Lotus Esprit Turbo SE vs Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3
| Category | Esprit Turbo SE | 911 Turbo 3.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.2 l R4 | 3.3 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 268 / 264 | 320 / 315 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 353 / 260 | 450 / 332 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1279 / 2820 | 1474 / 3250 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 209 / 207 | 217 / 214 |
Lap Times
| Track | Esprit Turbo SE | 911 Turbo 3.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:58.00 | 8:08.71 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Esprit Turbo SE | 911 Turbo 3.3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.6 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 8.0 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.9 s | 10.7 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 25.3 s | 20.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 87.6 mph | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.4 s @ 105.1 mph | 12.9 s @ 108.1 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Esprit Turbo SE | 911 Turbo 3.3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.4 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.6 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.2 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.1 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.9 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.6 s | 14.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.5 s | 18.4 s |
| 1000 m | 24.3 s | 24.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.9 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.0 s | 3.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.2 s | 13.8 s |
General performance
| Category | Esprit Turbo SE | 911 Turbo 3.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 270 kph (168 mph) | 275 kph (171 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.60 g (6 m/s²) | 0.61 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 14.2 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.84 g (8 m/s²) | 0.91 g (9 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 39 m (129 ft) | 38 m (124 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 57 m (186 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Esprit Turbo SE | 911 Turbo 3.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 75 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 79 | 100 |
| Overall | 77 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Turbo 3.3 is the fastest by a huge margin.
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