Lotus - Esprit-2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 (304 Hp)

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Lotus - Esprit

Last updated - July 4, 2024, 5:57 p.m.

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Brand	Lotus
Model	Esprit
Generation	Esprit
Modification	2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 (304 Hp)
Start Of Production	1991
End Of Production	1996

Performance

The Lotus Esprit is a high-performance sports car with impressive acceleration and a top speed of 270 km/h. It can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds.

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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	4.5 sec
Max Speed	270 km/h 167.77 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Lotus Esprit is a sleek and sporty coupe with a compact size, measuring 4.39 meters in length and 1.17 meters in height. It has a wheelbase of 2.44 meters and a width of 1.9 meters. It has 2 seats and 2 doors.

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Body Type	Coupe
Seats	2
Doors	2
Length	4390 mm 172.83 in.
Width	1900 mm 74.8 in.
Height	1165 mm 45.87 in.
Wheelbase	2440 mm 96.06 in.
Front Track	1525 mm 60.04 in.
Rear Track	1555 mm 61.22 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Esprit is a petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 11.2 liters per 100 kilometers, which is equivalent to 21 US mpg, 25.22 UK mpg, and 8.93 km/l.

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Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined	11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg 25.22 UK mpg 8.93 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Lotus Esprit is a sports car with a 4.0 liter, inline 4-cylinder engine (Lotus 910S) that produces 304 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 389 Nm of torque at 4400 rpm. It has a mid-longitudinal engine layout and a turbocharger for increased power. The engine features a DOHC valvetrain and multi-port manifold injection. The car has a 5-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. Both the front and rear suspensions are double wishbone. The power-to-weight ratio is 139.8 horsepower per liter, indicating a high-performance engine.

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Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	304 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power Per Litre	139.8 Hp/l
Torque	389 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 286.91 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.
Engine Layout	Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code	Lotus 910S
Engine Displacement	2174 cm3 132.67 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	95.3 mm 3.75 in.
Piston Stroke	76.2 mm 3 in.
Compression Ratio	8
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	4
Fuel Injection System	Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharger
Valvetrain	DOHC
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel	Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension	Double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Double wishbone

Brakes

The Esprit car model features advanced braking systems, including ventilated discs at the front and discs at the rear, along with ABS for enhanced safety. It also comes equipped with hydraulic power steering and a steering rack and pinion system. The car rides on 17-inch wheels with 315/35 ZR17 tires, providing a smooth and comfortable ride.

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Front Brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes	Disc
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type	Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size	315/35 ZR17
Wheel Rims Size	17

Weight & Capacity

The Lotus Esprit is a high-performance car with an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 4 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 3.1 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1215 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 73 liters. The car also features a decent trunk space of 200 liters.

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Weight To Power Ratio	4 kg/Hp, 250.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	3.1 kg/Nm, 320.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1215 kg 2678.62 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	200 l 7.06 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	73 l 19.28 US gal \| 16.06 UK gal