Porsche 911 Turbo vs Lotus Esprit Sport 350
| Category | Esprit Sport 350 | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V8 | 3.6 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 354 / 349 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 560 / 413 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1342 / 2959 | 1573 / 3468 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 264 / 260 | 267 / 263 |
Lap Times
| Track | Esprit Sport 350 | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:13.00 | 7:56.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:15.30 | 1:14.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Esprit Sport 350 | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.4 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.3 s | 13.7 s |
| 1000 m | 22.8 s @ 228.5 kph | 22.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.8 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.7 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.3 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.9 s | 8.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.8 s @ 96.3 mph | 8.6 s @ 98.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s @ 114.0 mph | 11.9 s @ 116.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Esprit Sport 350 | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 282 kph (175 mph) | 313 kph (194 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) | 0.73 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 12.3 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) | 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 49 m (162 ft) | 50 m (163 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Esprit Sport 350 | Porsche 911 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 81 | 100 |
| Overall | 88 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Turbo is the fastest by considerable margin.
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