Lotus Excel (1982 – 1992) vs TVR "Wedge Series" (1983 – 1987): specs compared
The TVR "Wedge Series" is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 183 hp. It has the higher top speed: 246 km/h against 206 km/h. The Lotus Excel is the lighter car, from 1,135 kg against 1,163 kg. At 4,376 mm, the Lotus Excel is 363 mm longer than the TVR "Wedge Series".
| Specification |
Lotus
Excel
1982 – 1992
|
TVR
"Wedge Series"
1983 – 1987
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1992 | 1983 – 1987 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 162 – 183 hp | 160 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 217 – 224 Nm | 220 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.1 – 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 206 km/h | 209 – 246 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,376 mm | 4,013 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,016 mm | 1,207 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,482 mm | 2,408 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,135 – 1,177 kg | 1,163 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.