2000 Lotus 340R

This automobile has a roadster body style with a mid mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. Power is supplied by a double overhead camshaft, 1.8 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine, with 4 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 178 bhp (180 PS/133 kW) at 7800 rpm and 171 N·m (126 lb·ft/17.4 kgm) at 5000 rpm respectively. The engine powers the wheels via a 5 speed manual gearbox. With a claimed weight at the kerb of 675 kg, the Lotus 340R performs the 0-60 mph benchmark sprint in 4.5 seconds and the quarter mile from rest in 13.7 seconds. Top quoted speed is 212 km/h (132 mph).
Full specs

Body type
0 door roadster with 2 seats
Length
3620 mm
Weight
675 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.8 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
180 PS / 178 bhp / 133 kW @ 7800 rpm
Torque
171 Nm / 126 ft.lb / 17.4 kgm @ 5000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 4.5 s
Top speed
212 km/h / 132 mph

2000 Lotus 340R specifications

2000 Lotus 340R data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater roadster
Number of doors	0
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2300 mm	90.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1432 mm	56.4 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1459 mm	57.4 inches
Length	3620 mm	142.5 inches
Width	1655 mm	65.2 inches
Height	1123 mm	44.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.57
Kerb weight	675 kg	1488 lb
Weight distribution	37% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Rover
Engine code	K-Series
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.8 litre 1796 cc (109.599 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	80 × 89.3 mm 3.15 × 3.52 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.9
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	180 PS (178 bhp) (133 kW) at 7800 rpm
maximum torque	171 Nm (126 ft·lb) (17.4 kgm) at 5000 rpm
Specific output	73.9 kW/litre 100.5 ps/litre 99.1 bhp/litre 1.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	95.21 Nm/litre 1.15 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1196.5 kPa (173.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	449 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	3.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	12.5 s
Standing quarter-mile	13.7 s @ 105 mph
Standing kilometre	25 s @ 193 km/h
Maximum speed	212 km/h (132 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 267.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.27 PS/kg 196.64 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.2 kW/kg 263.7 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.26 bhp/kg 0.12 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 5.09 kg/kW 8.49 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter	282 mm
Rear brake diameter	245 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.85
Final drive ratio	4.20
general
Carfolio.com ID	123035
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	15.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2000 Lotus 340R added 2004-11-03. Last modified 2013-02-28.