The Esprit is a high-performance sports car with impressive acceleration and a top speed of 282 km/h. Its 0-100 km/h acceleration is 4.9 seconds, making it a swift and agile vehicle.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
4.9 sec
Max Speed
282 km/h 175.23 mph
Body & Dimensions
The car is a two-seater coupe, with a length of 4370 mm (172.05 in), width of 1880 mm (74.02 in), and height of 1150 mm (45.28 in). It has a wheelbase of 2420 mm (95.28 in), front track of 1530 mm (60.24 in), and rear track of 1545 mm (60.83 in).
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
4370 mm 172.05 in.
Width
1880 mm 74.02 in.
Height
1150 mm 45.28 in.
Wheelbase
2420 mm 95.28 in.
Front Track
1530 mm 60.24 in.
Rear Track
1545 mm 60.83 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Esprit is a petrol-powered vehicle with fuel consumption figures of 20 l/100 km in the urban cycle and 9.3 l/100 km on the extra-urban cycle. It offers a combined fuel efficiency of 14.12 UK mpg.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
20 l/100 km 11.76 US mpg 14.12 UK mpg 5 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
9.3 l/100 km 25.29 US mpg 30.37 UK mpg 10.75 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Lotus Esprit is a high-performance sports car powered by a turbocharged 3.5L V8 engine, producing 354 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. The engine is mounted longitudinally at the rear, and it drives the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission. Both the front and rear suspensions use coil springs. The car has a 15L coolant capacity and uses 5W-50 engine oil. It has a rear-wheel-drive system and a longitudinal engine layout.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
354 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
101 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 295.02 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine Layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
Lotus 918
Engine Displacement
3506 cm3 213.95 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
83 mm 3.27 in.
Piston Stroke
81 mm 3.19 in.
Compression Ratio
8.1
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-50
Coolant
15 l 15.85 US qt | 13.2 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 Esprit is a high-performance car with advanced braking and steering systems. It features ventilated discs for both front and rear brakes, ensuring efficient heat dissipation and improved stopping power. The ABS (Anti-lock braking system) provides additional safety and control. The steering rack and pinion system provides precise handling, while the 17 and 18-inch wheel rims accommodate tires of sizes 235/40 R17 and 285/35 R18, respectively.
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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
235/40 R17; 285/35 R18
Wheel Rims Size
17; 18
Weight & Capacity
The Lotus Esprit is a high-performance sports car with a weight-to-power ratio of 3.9 kg/Hp and 256.5 Hp/tonne, indicating its impressive power-to-weight ratio. It has a kerb weight of 1380 kg and a maximum weight of 1630 kg, with a maximum load capacity of 250 kg. The trunk boot space is 200 l, and the fuel tank capacity is 73 l.
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Weight To Power Ratio
3.9 kg/Hp, 256.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.5 kg/Nm, 289.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1380 kg 3042.38 lbs.
Max Weight
1630 kg 3593.53 lbs.
Max Load
250 kg 551.16 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.
This car is a coupe.
The length, width, and height of this car are 4370 mm (172.05 in), 1880 mm (74.02 in), and 1150 mm (45.28 in) respectively.
The 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 4.9 seconds.
The maximum speed of the Esprit is 282 km/h (175.23 mph).
The spec sheet does not include information regarding the Esprit's handling capabilities.
The urban fuel consumption is 20 l/100 km, while the extra-urban consumption is 9.3 l/100 km.
The Esprit runs on petrol (Gasoline).
The estimated range is approximately 5 km/l in the urban cycle and 30.37 km/l on the extra-urban cycle.
The engine is mounted longitudinally at the rear of the car.
It has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The car uses 5W-50 engine oil.
Ventilated discs for both front and rear brakes.
Steering rack and pinion.
235/40 R17 and 285/35 R18.
The top speed of the Lotus Esprit varies by model year, but it can reach up to 150 mph.
The Lotus Esprit has a mixed reliability record, with some models experiencing issues with the transmission and engine.
A total of 10,205 Lotus Esprits were produced from 1976 to 2004.
The weight-to-power ratio is 3.9 kg/Hp and 256.5 Hp/tonne.
