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Technical data

This 3.5i MT Turbo (354 hp) engine was fitted in the 5 generation Coupe, which was produced by Lotus from 1996 to 1998. In addition to this engine, 6 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km20litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km9.3litre
Fuel tank capacity73litre
Cruising rangefrom 370 to 780km
Fuel95 RON
Top speed282km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)4.9second

Engine

Displacement3506cm3
Engine power354bhp
RPM at max powerfrom 6 500RPM
Maximum torque400Nm
RPM at max torque4250RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutV-type
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Forced inductionTurbocharger
Number of cylinders8
Valves per cylinder4
Bore83mm
Stroke81mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive

Body

Seats2
Length4370mm
Width1880mm
Height1150mm
Wheelbase2420mm
Front track1530mm
Rear track1545mm
Ground clearance150mm
Kerb weight1380kg
Gross weight1630kg
Min. boot capacity200litre
Max. boot capacity200litre
Body typeCoupe

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionHelical springs
Rear suspensionHelical springs
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City24 litres / 100km
Highway11.2 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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