My 08 Corvette vs. Modded Lotus Esprit

SoonToBeASnake

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Did some runs with a friend last night that has a 04 Lotus Esprit. From what I know he has the boost turned up and has straight pipes making 390whp. My car is a 2008 Corvette with a Halltech Killer Bee Intake. Here's a few vids of us going from a 3rd gear roll roughly 70mph. He had a passanger to film the run, I was alone. I'll have a few more vids later from a lower roll as well. One of my best runs to date for sure :beer:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dkUq9MXhlg&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Lotus Esprit V8 twin turbo vs C6 Vette 1[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugdQD_ojd5Q&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Lotus Esprit vs C6 Corvette part 2[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg821-mnraU&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Lotus Esprit vs C6 Corvette Part 3[/ame]
 

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That's my boy!

From what I hear, the runs from 2nd gear were brutal, cant wait to see em!

For those that dont know. The Lotus Esprit is a Twin Turbo V8 weighing at roughly 3000 lbs
 
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What rwhp do you think your putting down?

'08 LS3 Vettes are putting down 370-375 to the wheels stock so id say he is around 380 maybe 385. If he got a tune he would easily be at 400 rwhp. Not jaw dropping rwhp but there quick for what they are, 12.30's to 12.50's showroom stock is rollin out
 

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If that elise is actually putting down 390whp than your vette has to be a monster. Elise weighs ~1850lbs

edit: i'm a noob haha
 
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'08 LS3 Vettes are putting down 370-375 to the wheels

Automatics put down those numbers. Mine is a manual without the higher flowing exhaust and made the stock numbers in my sig. The manuals with the higher flowing exhaust average 390+whp.
 

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That's my boy!

From what I hear, the runs from 2nd gear were brutal, cant wait to see em!

For those that dont know. The Lotus Esprit is a Twin Turbo V8 weighing at roughly 3000 lbs

I think my car puts down between 380-400whp. Not sure, never had it dynoed :thumbsup:

Automatics put down those numbers. Mine is a manual without the higher flowing exhaust and made the stock numbers in my sig. The manuals with the higher flowing exhaust average 390+whp.

if any of you are interested, ive got a set of 3 piece polished 18/19 Chicanes off my buddy's LS3 C6 that ill be putting up for sale. he's adding the wide body kit and is going to put a new set on.
 

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For reference, here are a couple runs with that same Esprit. 2 against a pullied cobra making 445/460
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jr8EyQyaF4&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - 03 cobra vs 04 lotus esprit 1[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQZuS8rkXLs&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - 03 cobra vs 04 lotus esprit 4[/ame]

Here he is against an M5 with a 100shot making 485whp

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-7VQLwQI3U&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - E60 M5 vs Lotus Esprit Turbo[/ame]

Heres 2 against a 997 GT3 RS

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wlfrpbHp6M&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Mfest 3 Porsche GT3 RS vs Lotus Esprit race[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEGeJRHZzEY&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Mfest 3 Porsche GT3 RS Vs. Lotus Esprit[/ame]

Pretty sick car IMHO. Cool bc you dont see too many.
 

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