Lotus Esprit Esprit
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Lotus - Esprit

Details-
BrandLotus
ModelEsprit
GenerationEsprit
Modification2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)
Start Of Production1996
End Of Production1999

Performance

The Lotus Esprit is a car with impressive acceleration, capable of going from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds, and has a maximum speed of 263 km/h (163.42 mph).

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph5.2 sec
Max Speed263 km/h 163.42 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Lotus Esprit is a sleek and sporty coupe with a compact size, measuring 4.369 meters in length, 1.883 meters in width, and 1.150 meters in height. It has a wheelbase of 2.420 meters and a front track of 1.530 meters, making it a agile and responsive drive.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeCoupe
Seats2
Doors2
Length4369 mm 172.01 in.
Width1883 mm 74.13 in.
Height1150 mm 45.28 in.
Wheelbase2420 mm 95.28 in.
Front Track1530 mm 60.24 in.
Rear Track1545 mm 60.83 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Lotus Esprit is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 19 l/100 km in urban areas and 8 l/100 km in extra-urban areas, making it a fuel-efficient vehicle for city driving and highway cruising.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban19 l/100 km 12.38 US mpg 14.87 UK mpg 5.26 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg 35.31 UK mpg 12.5 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Lotus Esprit is a high-performance sports car powered by a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine producing 243 horsepower and 294 Nm of torque. It features a rear, longitudinal engine layout and a 5-speed manual transmission. The car has a rear-wheel drive system and a coil spring suspension system.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power243 Hp @ 6250 rpm.
Power Per Litre123.2 Hp/l
Torque294 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 216.84 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.
Engine LayoutRear, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeLotus 920
Engine Displacement1973 cm3 120.4 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore95.3 mm 3.75 in.
Piston Stroke69.2 mm 2.72 in.
Compression Ratio8
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder4
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationTurbocharger
ValvetrainDOHC
Engine Oil Capacity6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification5W-50
Coolant24 l 25.36 US qt | 21.12 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox5 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionCoil spring
Rear SuspensionCoil spring

Brakes

The car is a Lotus Esprit with ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels. It has a rack and pinion steering system with hydraulic power steering. The tire size is 215/40 R17 for the front and 245/40 R17 for the rear, with a rim size of 17 inches.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesVentilated discs
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Tires Size215/40 R17; 245/40 R17
Wheel Rims Size17

Weight & Capacity

The Esprit boasts a lightweight-to-power ratio of 5.5 kg/Hp, indicating excellent power delivery. Its weight-to-torque ratio of 4.6 kg/Nm further highlights its impressive performance potential. With a kerb weight of 1340 kg and a maximum weight capacity of 1590 kg, the Esprit can handle both spirited driving and everyday errands with ease.

Specs-
Weight To Power Ratio5.5 kg/Hp, 181.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio4.6 kg/Nm, 219.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1340 kg 2954.19 lbs.
Max Weight1590 kg 3505.35 lbs.
Max Load250 kg 551.16 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum200 l 7.06 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity73 l 19.28 US gal | 16.06 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Lotus - Esprit

The Lotus Esprit has a seating capacity of 2 people.

The Lotus Esprit has 2 doors.

The Lotus Esprit is 4.369 meters (172.01 inches) long.

The Lotus Esprit can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds.

The maximum speed of the Lotus Esprit is 263 km/h (163.42 mph).

The Lotus Esprit has above average acceleration for its class.

Petrol (Gasoline)

19 l/100 km (12.38 US mpg, 14.87 UK mpg, 5.26 km/l)

8 l/100 km (29.4 US mpg, 35.31 UK mpg, 12.5 km/l)

243 Hp @ 6250 rpm.

5-speed manual transmission.

Rear-wheel drive.

The car has ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.

The car has a rack and pinion steering system with hydraulic power steering.

The tire size is 215/40 R17 for the front and 245/40 R17 for the rear, with a rim size of 17 inches.

The Esprit is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with 197 horsepower and 221 Nm of torque.

The Esprit features advanced suspension and a sport-tuned chassis for exceptional handling and stability.

The Esprit comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety features including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.

Fuel consumption information is not in the given specifications.

The minimum trunk/boot space is 200 l.

The maximum load capacity is 250 kg.