Lotus Esprit 1976–1979

1 generation

No photos yet2.0 MT RWD (142 hp)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGreat Britain

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine1973 cm3 Gasoline

Power142 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

United Kingdom

Trim

2.0 MT (160 hp)2.0 MT RWD (142 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Max power at RPM104 RPM

Max power (kW)104 kW

Engine power141 PS

Engine power142 hp

Capacity1973 cm3

Number of cylinders4

Valves per cylinder4

Stroke cycle69 mm

Compression ratio8.4

Engine code907

Cylinder bore95.3 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementcentral

Timing beltDOHC

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Boost typenone

Bodywork

Clearance104 mm

Height1117 mm

Front track width1511 mm

Back track width1511 mm

Width1854 mm

Number of seater2

Wheelbase2438 mm

Length4191 mm

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear5

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Max speed222 km/h

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)6.8 s

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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