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Comparison Lotus Esprit 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp) & Alpina B8 (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V (313 Hp)


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Alpina B8 (E36) 4.0 i V8 32V (313 Hp)
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Brand: Lotus Alpina
Model: Esprit B8
Generation: Esprit B8 (E36)
Engine / modification: 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp) 4.0 i V8 32V (313 Hp)
Production start: 1980 year 1993 year
Production end: 1991 year 1995 year
Coupe type: Coupe Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 2 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 17.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.6 l/100 km 11.3 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 73 l 95 l
Power: 218 hp 313 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 5700 rpm.
Maximum speed: 241 km/h 275 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.6 sec 5.8 sec
Torque: 298 Nm/4250 rpm. 410 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine position: Rear, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2174 cm3 3982 cm3
Fuel System: Carburettor Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 8 10.7
Piston Stroke: 76.2 mm 80 mm
Cylinder Bore: 95.29 mm 89 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): - -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 6
Length: 4330 mm 4433 mm
Width: 1860 mm 1710 mm
Height: 1150 mm 1346 mm
Wheelbase: 2440 mm 2700 mm
Front track: 1525 mm 1412 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1555 mm 1434 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 200 l 365 l
Front suspension: Helical spring Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 1980 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1370 kg 1490 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 215/50 R15; 245/50 R16 235/40 ZR 17; 265/35 ZR 17