Comparison: wheelbase Lotus Esprit vs. competitors 2024

The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.Coupes like the Lotus Esprit often have a shorter wheelbase due to their compact size. A shorter wheelbase can contribute to their agility and maneuverability in tight spaces, making them well-suited for city driving.With it’s length of 4410 mm and bootspace of 0 l, the Lotus Esprit has a wheelbase of 2420 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Ford Cougar 2.0 16V (BCV ), which is 284mm more than the Esprit - 2704 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Lotus and the Ford is 289mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the "medium coupe" category belongs to Ferrari 328 GTB , which is 2350 mm - that makes it 70mm shorter than the Lotus in question.