Porsche 911 Carrera S vs Lotus Esprit V8
| Category | Lotus Esprit V8 | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V8 | 3.8 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 355 / 350 | 355 / 350 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1376 / 3034 | 1470 / 3241 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 258 / 254 | 241 / 238 |
Lap Times
| Track | Lotus Esprit V8 | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:25.92 | 1:20.74 |
| Top Gear Track | 1:32.50 | 1:26.20 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Lotus Esprit V8 | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.7 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.6 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.5 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.2 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.6 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.8 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.6 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.1 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 12.7 s | 12.2 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 14.9 s | 14.4 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 17.7 s | 17.7 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 22.0 s | 21.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.7 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s @ 110.6 mph | 12.3 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Lotus Esprit V8 | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.6 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.5 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.1 s | 10.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.7 s | 13.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.5 s | 16.0 s |
| 1000 m | 22.7 s @ 228.5 kph | 23.4 s @ 230.1 kph |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.9 s | 5.5 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 9.1 s | 6.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.6 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.7 s | 6.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.8 s | 11.7 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Lotus Esprit V8 | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (124 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| 30 mph - 0 | 10 m (32 ft) | 8 m (28 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 15 m (48 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Lotus Esprit V8 | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 289 kph (179 mph) | 293 kph (182 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Lotus Esprit V8 | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 82 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera S is the fastest by considerable margin.
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