1997 Lotus Esprit
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The top 10 fastest cars are lined up from fastest to slowest by their 0 to 60 times. We bring you this list of Fast Cars based on the best estimates from trusted sources, including Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track and more.
Ranked at #6, the 1997 Lotus Esprit races 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Fast Cars.
It falls behind the #5 ranked 2008 Lotus Exige S 240 by 0.1 seconds and pulls ahead of the #7 ranked 2005 Lotus Elise by 0.2 seconds.
Before getting in the driver's seat of one of these cars and punching the gas, you should know where you stand. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1997 Lotus Esprit vs. 2005 Lotus Elise, you would WIN by 0.2 seconds!
If you are thinking about going head to head with another Lotus, make sure you know your competition. Find out where your car ranks against the top 10 fastest cars from 1997.
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