Lotus Esprit V8 '02

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Lotus Esprit V8 '02
Appears in	Gran Turismo 4 Gran Turismo PSP Gran Turismo 5 Gran Turismo 6
Type in GT5	Standard, Premium
Interior in GT6	Detailed
Manufacturer	Lotus
Displacement	3506 cc
Drivetrain	MR
Aspiration	Turbo
Engine	Lotus 918 engine
Max Power	342 BHP
Performance Points	482 PP
Max Torque	40.78 kgf.m
0-60 Mph	4.731 seconds
Standing Quarter Mile	13.245 seconds
Length	4369 mm
Width	1883 mm
Height	1150 mm
Weight	1,380 kilograms (3,000 lb)
Power/Weight Ratio	4.04 kg (8.9 lb) per horsepower

The Lotus Esprit V8 '02 is a Road car produced by Lotus. It appears in Gran Turismo 4, Gran Turismo PSP, Gran Turismo 5, and Gran Turismo 6.

In-game description

"The Esprit evolves; a twin-turbo model producing over 345 BHP."

The Lotus Esprit debuted in 1976 as an evolved model of the Europa. The car styling was handled by Italdesign (then being lead by G. Giugiaro) but still utilizes the traditional Lotus technique of putting a plastic body on a reinforced steel plate backbone frame. Its engine is a Lotus-tuned Ford inline-4 that was eventually expanded from a 2.0L/158 HP initial displacement to a 2.2L/161 HP in the Series 2 model.

In the 80's, more power was required for the Esprit to keep up with its rivals but there was no more room to increase displacement; so a Garrett turbocharger was installed. This was the Esprit Turbo that made its debut in 1980, with maximum output increased to 207 HP. It became 212 HP in 1986 with increased boost pressure. In 1981, the chassis of the NA models was unified with the chassis of the Turbo model, and evolved into the Series III.

In 1987, exterior changes were made to the body of the Esprit, updating the design of the Giugiaro to a self-designed, modernized style. The first turbo model to sport this new look was the Turbo HC.

The Esprit continued to evolve into the 90s with other improvements such as a fuel injection intake, but its power reached a plateau by the middle of the decade. This prompted Lotus to replace the engine with a 3.5L V8 Twin Turbo; the V8GT and the V8SE. Both of these versions can generate over 345 HP even though the GT weighs 55 kg less than the luxurious SE. In 1999, the limited edition Sports 350 model for racing homologation was released to the public. This was one of the lightest models to date, weighing in at only 1300 kg.

Acquisition

GT6

This car can be purchased for 116,520 Credits. It is a detailed car.

GT5

As a Premium car, the Lotus Esprit V8 '02 can be purchased from the Dealerships for 116,520 Credits. A Standard version is also possible when imported from Gran Turismo PSP. Both cars are Level 8.

GTPSP

This car can be purchased for 116,520 Credits.

GT4

This car can be bought at the Lotus New Cars Dealership for 116,520 Credits.

Pictures

The Premium version of the Lotus Esprit V8 '02 as it appears in Gran Turismo 5 and Gran Turismo 6. Aside from the minor exterior improvements, the car remains aesthetically unchanged.