The Lotus Esprit is a high-performance car that can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 250 km/h. Its impressive acceleration and speed make it a thrilling drive.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
5.5 sec
Max Speed
250 km/h 155.34 mph
Body & Dimensions
The car is a two-seater coupe (model: Esprit) with a length of 4330 mm (170.47 in.), width of 1860 mm (73.23 in.), and height of 1150 mm (45.28 in.). It has a wheelbase of 2440 mm (96.06 in.), front track of 1525 mm (60.04 in.), and rear track of 1555 mm (61.22 in.).
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
4330 mm 170.47 in.
Width
1860 mm 73.23 in.
Height
1150 mm 45.28 in.
Wheelbase
2440 mm 96.06 in.
Front Track
1525 mm 60.04 in.
Rear Track
1555 mm 61.22 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car in question is a petrol (gasoline) powered vehicle, with fuel consumption figures of 15.7 l/100 km in urban areas, 8.3 l/100 km in extra-urban conditions, and 9.9 l/100 km in combined driving. This equates to approximately 14.98 US mpg, 28.34 US mpg, and 23.76 US mpg respectively.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
15.7 l/100 km 14.98 US mpg 17.99 UK mpg 6.37 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
8.3 l/100 km 28.34 US mpg 34.03 UK mpg 12.05 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.9 l/100 km 23.76 US mpg 28.53 UK mpg 10.1 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Lotus Esprit is a high-performance car with a powerful 2.2L inline-4 engine, producing 231 horsepower and 295 Nm of torque. It features a rear-wheel drive layout and a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
231 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
106.3 Hp/l
Torque
295 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 217.58 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
Lotus 910, Lotus 910S
Engine Displacement
2174 cm3 132.67 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
95.29 mm 3.75 in.
Piston Stroke
76.2 mm 3 in.
Compression Ratio
8
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Single-point injection
Engine Aspiration
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40
Coolant
8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt
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
Coil spring
Rear Suspension
Coil spring
Brakes
The Lotus Esprit is a high-performance sports car with ventilated discs on both the front and rear brakes, assisted by an Anti-lock braking system. It features a steering rack and pinion system and comes with 15-inch or 16-inch wheel rims, with tire sizes ranging from 215/50 R15 to 245/50 R16.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
215/50 R15; 245/50 R16
Wheel Rims Size
15; 16
Weight & Capacity
The Lotus Esprit is a high-performance sports car with impressive power-to-weight ratios, boasting a weight-to-power ratio of 5.5 kg/Hp and 181.9 Hp/tonne, and a weight-to-torque ratio of 4.3 kg/Nm and 232.3 Nm/tonne. With a kerb weight of 1270 kg and a minimum trunk boot space of 200 l, this car is designed for speed and agility.
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Weight To Power Ratio
5.5 kg/Hp, 181.9 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
4.3 kg/Nm, 232.3 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1270 kg 2799.87 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
200 l 7.06 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
73 l 19.28 US gal | 16.06 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Lotus - Esprit
This car has 2 seats.
The body type of this car is a coupe.
The length, width, and height of this car are 4330 mm (170.47 in.), 1860 mm (73.23 in.), and 1150 mm (45.28 in.), respectively.
5.5 seconds
250 km/h (155.34 mph)
5.5 seconds
This car uses petrol (gasoline).
The fuel consumption in urban conditions is 15.7 l/100 km (14.98 US mpg).
The combined fuel consumption is 9.9 l/100 km (23.76 US mpg).
The engine displacement is 2.2L (2174 cm3)
The power output is 231 horsepower at 6500 rpm
The Lotus Esprit has a 5-speed manual transmission
The Lotus Esprit has ventilated discs on both the front and rear brakes.
The Lotus Esprit has a steering rack and pinion system.
The Lotus Esprit comes with tire sizes ranging from 215/50 R15 to 245/50 R16.
The top speed of the Lotus Esprit varies by model year, but it can reach up to 150 mph.
The Lotus Esprit has a reputation for being a reliable car, with many owners reporting low maintenance costs and few mechanical issues.
A total of 10,675 Lotus Esprits were produced from 1976 to 2004.
The kerb weight of the Lotus Esprit is 1270 kg or 2799.87 lbs.
The minimum trunk boot space of the Lotus Esprit is 200 l or 7.06 cu. ft.
The fuel tank capacity of the Lotus Esprit is 73 l or 19.28 US gal or 16.06 UK gal.
