Lotus 340R Speedster (2000-2000)
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Lotus 340R is a subcompact speedster in production in 2000. It was powered by a Rover-sourced naturally-aspirated inline-4 engine that displaced 1.8 liters paired to a 5-speed manual transmission. Essentially, it was a limited-production version based on the Lotus Elise.
Exceptionally light, the 340R does away with the roof and adds more racing-focused suspensions. It offers improved handling and a more unique open-top driving experience at the expense of some practicality.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good performance overall
- Great handling
- A unique open-top driving experience
Cons
- Engine too small and sluggish
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Specifications
Capacity
Coolant Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
40.0 L / 10.6 gal
Passengers
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
195/50 R15, 225/45 R15
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1123 mm / 44.2 in
Size | Length
3620 mm / 142.5 in
Size | Width
1702 mm / 67.0 in
Track Width | Front
1488.0 mm / 58.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1470.0 mm / 57.9 in
Weight
660.0 kg / 1455.1 lbs
Wheel Size
15 in
Wheelbase
2300 mm / 90.6 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.4 sec
Top Speed
210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
K16 (18K4FL70)
Engine | Bore
80.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Engine | Displacement
1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc
Engine | Power
180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 7800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
100.2 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.3 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
171 Nm / 126.1 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2000 ~ 2000
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