Why is the poor Emira getting compared to a 911 GT3
Porsche 911 GT3 vs Lotus Emira 3.5
| Category | Lotus Emira 3.5 (V6) | Porsche 911 GT3 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V6 | 4.0 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 406 / 400 | 510 / 503 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 430 / 317 | 470 / 347 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1483 / 3269 | 1456 / 3210 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 273 / 270 | 350 / 345 |
| Average price | €106,000 | €188,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Lotus Emira 3.5 (V6) | Porsche 911 GT3 |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.00 | 0:22.10 |
| Val de Vienne | 1:53.00 | 1:42.80 |
| Dunnville Autodrome | 1:11.50 | 1:07.77 |
| Anglesey Coastal | 1:18.50 | 1:12.80 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:18.48 | 1:09.68 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Lotus Emira 3.5 (V6) | Porsche 911 GT3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.4 s | 1.0 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.5 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.3 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.1 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.3 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.9 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.4 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.3 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 12.4 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 14.6 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 18.3 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 22.7 s | 13.3 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 28.3 s | 15.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 94.4 mph | 7.7 s @ 106.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.6 s @ 109.7 mph | 10.8 s @ 128.4 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Lotus Emira 3.5 (V6) | Porsche 911 GT3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.0 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.4 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.2 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 110 kph | 5.3 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.2 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.2 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 9.1 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.3 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 170 kph | 11.9 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.4 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.6 s | 10.2 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 35.9 s | 18.1 s |
| 1000 m | 22.5 s @ 224.0 kph | 20.0 s @ 258.4 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Lotus Emira 3.5 (V6) | Porsche 911 GT3 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.9 s | 4.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.8 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.5 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.2 s | 6.3 s |
| 100 - 200 kph | 11.6 s | 7.5 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 4.7 s | 3.6 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Lotus Emira 3.5 (V6) | Porsche 911 GT3 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 29 m (94 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 128 m (420 ft) | 110 m (360 ft) |
| 30 mph - 0 | 8 m (27 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| 50 mph - 0 | 23 m (75 ft) | 21 m (70 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 30 m (100 ft) | 28 m (93 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 45 m (146 ft) | 41 m (133 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 89 m (293 ft) | 79 m (259 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Lotus Emira 3.5 (V6) | Porsche 911 GT3 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 290 kph (180 mph) | 320 kph (199 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) | 0.92 g (9 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 72.6 kph (45.1 mph) | 78.4 kph (48.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 37 UK) | 7.2 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.06 g (10 m/s²) | 1.19 g (12 m/s²) |
| Measured power | 411 ps (405 bhp) | 523 ps (516 bhp) |
| Measured torque | 419 Nm (309 lb-ft) | 479 Nm (353 lb-ft) |
Summary
| Category | Lotus Emira 3.5 (V6) | Porsche 911 GT3 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 78 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 36 | 100 |
| Overall | 61 | 100 |
Verdict
911 GT3 is the fastest by a huge margin.
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