Lotus Esprit 1981–1987

3 generation

No photos yet2.2 MT RWD (162 PS)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGreat Britain

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine2174 cm3 Gasoline

Power160 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

United Kingdom

Trim

2.2 MT (160 hp)2.2 MT RWD (162 PS)2.2 MT RWD (218 PS)2.2 MT RWD (231 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)119 kW

Engine power160 hp

Engine power162 PS

Maximum torque217 N*m

Capacity2174 cm3

Number of cylinders4

Valves per cylinder4

Turnover of maximum torque5000 RPM

Max power at RPM6500 RPM

Stroke cycle76.2 mm

Engine code912

Compression ratio9.5

Cylinder bore95.3 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementcentral

Timing beltDOHC

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Boost typenone

Bodywork

Height1150 mm

Clearance150 mm

Front track width1525 mm

Back track width1555 mm

Width1860 mm

Number of seater2

Min trunk capacity200 l

Wheelbase2440 mm

Length4330 mm

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear5

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.0 l

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.1 l

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km14.3 l

Max speed220 km/h

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)6.7 s

Fuel tank capacity73 l

Suspension and brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Front brakesventilated disc

Rear brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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