BMW M3 Sport Evolutione vs Lotus Esprit Turbo HC

Picture of BMW M3 Sport Evolutione (E30)
Picture of Lotus Esprit Turbo HC
Category M3 Sport EvolutioneEsprit Turbo HC
Max power (ps / bhp) 238 / 235218 / 215
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 240 / 177298 / 220
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1277 / 28151173 / 2586
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 186 / 184186 / 183

Acceleration

Speed & distance M3 Sport EvolutioneEsprit Turbo HC
0 - 60 kph 3.5 s2.6 s
0 - 80 kph 5.0 s4.1 s
0 - 100 kph 6.5 s5.7 s
0 - 120 kph 9.2 s8.3 s
0 - 140 kph 11.7 s11.1 s
0 - 160 kph 16.7 s14.7 s
0 - 180 kph 21.7 s19.6 s
0 - 200 kph 29.0 s31.7 s
1000 m 27.0 s26.1 s @ 175.0 kph
60 - 100 kph (4) 8.6 s6.4 s
Est. 100 - 200 kph 22.4 s25.7 s
Est. 1/8 mile 10.4 s @ 82.0 mph10.1 s @ 83.9 mph
1/4 mile 14.0 s14.1 s @ 98.2 mph
Est. 1/2 mile 24.9 s @ 118.7 mph25.1 s @ 117.4 mph

General performance

Category M3 Sport EvolutioneEsprit Turbo HC
Top speed 248 kph (154 mph)235 kph (146 mph)
Est. max acceleration 0.48 g (5 m/s²)0.53 g (5 m/s²)
Fuel economy 10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 27 UK)13.5 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 21 UK)

Summary

Category M3 Sport EvolutioneEsprit Turbo HC
Track Performance 00
Straight line speed 92100
Overall 92100

Verdict

Esprit Turbo HC is the fastest by considerable margin.

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