2003 LOTUS ESPRIT
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Exterior
Lotus has described the Esprit’s composite body as a “complex mix of sharp edges and subtle curves.” Low-slung wedge-shaped styling was penned by Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. A front valance with “winglets” sits ahead of the front wheel arches. A zinc-clad steel backbone chassis is used, and dual self-balancing fuel tanks are installed. Current Esprits have AP Racing curved-vane brake discs and calipers. Functional air scoops cool the brakes, and a wing perches atop the rear deck.
Measuring 172 inches long overall on a 96-inch wheelbase, the Esprit V8 is a little shorter than the Ferrari 360 Modena. The tires are 17 inches in diameter in the front and 18 inches at the rear and enclose six-spoke alloy wheels. Lotus uses a fully independent suspension for the Esprit V8. A glass roof panel is optional, and customers can select special paint.
Interior
Two occupants fit in the snug interior, which is no surprise because the car stands just 45.3 inches tall. Hand-finished leather upholstery, power windows, central locking, heated power mirrors, air conditioning, remote keyless entry with an anti-theft system and a multispeaker Alpine CD stereo are standard, but cruise control is not available.
Engine
Designed and built by Lotus and fitted with twin Garrett T25 turbochargers, the mid-mounted 3.5-liter V-8 engine generates 350 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 295 pounds-feet of torque at 4,250 rpm. Mounted behind the seats and ahead of the rear axle, the engine mates with a five-speed-manual transmission. Lotus claims the Esprit V8 can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in a swift 4.4 seconds and that it has plans to keep the V-8 around for two decades.
Safety
Dual front airbags and antilock brakes are standard. Side-impact airbags are not available.
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