Lotus Esprit 1981–1987

3 generation

No photos yet2.2 MT RWD (218 PS)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGreat Britain

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine2174 cm3 Gasoline

Power215 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)160 kW

Engine power215 hp

Capacity2174 cm3

Engine power218 PS

Maximum torque298 N*m

Number of cylinders4

Valves per cylinder4

Turnover of maximum torque4250 RPM

Max power at RPM6000 RPM

Stroke cycle76.2 mm

Compression ratio8

Engine code910S

Cylinder bore95.29 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementcentral

Timing beltDOHC

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Boost typeTurbocharged

Bodywork

Height1150 mm

Curb weight1370 kg

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

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.6 l

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km17.2 l

Max speed241 km/h

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)5.6 s

Fuel tank capacity73 l

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.3 l

Fuel95

Suspension and brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Front brakesventilated disc

Rear brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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