Technical Specifications Lotus Esprit 1996 - 1999 Coupe




1976 Esprit

2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
243 hp @ 6250 rpm.  | 181 kW
Torque
294 Nm @ 3750 rpm.  | 217 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
5.2 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
263 km/h  | 163 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1973 cc  | 1.97 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
95.3 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
69.2 mm
Compression
8 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
19 l/100 km  | 12.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
8 l/100 km  | 29.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
73 L  | 19.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
200 L  | 7.1 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2420 mm  | 95.3 in.
Front track
1530 mm  | 60.2 in.
Rear track
1545 mm  | 60.8 in.
Length
4369 mm  | 172 in.
Width
1883 mm  | 74.1 in.
Height
1150 mm  | 45.3 in.
Max weight
1590 kg  | 3506 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1340 kg  | 2955 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R18
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1976 Esprit

2.2 i 16V TurboS4s (288 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
288 hp @ 6400 rpm.  | 215 kW
Torque
375 Nm @ 4100 rpm.  | 277 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
4.9 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
260 km/h  | 162 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2174 cc  | 2.17 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
95.4 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
76.2 mm
Compression
8 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
11.2 l/100 km  | 21 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
73 L  | 19.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
200 L  | 7.1 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2420 mm  | 95.3 in.
Front track
1520 mm  | 59.8 in.
Rear track
1520 mm  | 59.8 in.
Length
4411 mm  | 173.7 in.
Width
1883 mm  | 74.1 in.
Height
1150 mm  | 45.3 in.
Max weight
1566 kg  | 3453 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1305 kg  | 2878 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R17; R18; R19
Tire size
235/65 R17 104H; 235/60 R18 103H; 235/55 R19 101H
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1976 Esprit

3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
354 hp @ 6500 rpm.  | 264 kW
Torque
400 Nm @ 4250 rpm.  | 295 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
4.9 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
282 km/h  | 175 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3506 cc  | 3.51 L
Number of cylinders
8
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
83 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression
8.1 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
20 l/100 km  | 11.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
9.3 l/100 km  | 25.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
73 L  | 19.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
200 L  | 7.1 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2420 mm  | 95.3 in.
Front track
1530 mm  | 60.2 in.
Rear track
1545 mm  | 60.8 in.
Length
4370 mm  | 172 in.
Width
1880 mm  | 74 in.
Height
1150 mm  | 45.3 in.
Max weight
1630 kg  | 3594 lbs
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1380 kg  | 3043 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R16; R17; R18
Tire size
215/65 R16 H; 215/60 R17 H; 215/55 R18 H
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
1976 Esprit

2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 (304 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
304 hp @ 6500 rpm.  | 227 kW
Torque
389 Nm @ 4400 rpm.  | 287 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
4.5 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
270 km/h  | 168 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2174 cc  | 2.17 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Middle, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
95.3 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
76.2 mm
Compression
8 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
11.2 l/100 km  | 21 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
73 L  | 19.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
200 L  | 7.1 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2440 mm  | 96.1 in.
Front track
1525 mm  | 60 in.
Rear track
1555 mm  | 61.2 in.
Length
4390 mm  | 172.8 in.
Width
1900 mm  | 74.8 in.
Height
1165 mm  | 45.9 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1215 kg  | 2679 lbs
Number of seats
2
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1976 Esprit

2.2 i 16V Turbo SE S4 (268 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
268 hp @ 6500 rpm.  | 200 kW
Torque
354 Nm @ 3900 rpm.  | 261 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
4.8 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
265 km/h  | 165 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2174 cc  | 2.17 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
95.3 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
76.2 mm
Compression
8 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
11 l/100 km  | 21.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
73 L  | 19.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
200 L  | 7.1 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2440 mm  | 96.1 in.
Front track
1525 mm  | 60 in.
Rear track
1555 mm  | 61.2 in.
Length
4330 mm  | 170.5 in.
Width
1860 mm  | 73.2 in.
Height
1150 mm  | 45.3 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1330 kg  | 2933 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15
Tire size
185/55 R15
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
1976 Esprit

2.2 i Turbo (231 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
231 hp @ 6500 rpm.  | 172 kW
Torque
295 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 218 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
5.5 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
250 km/h  | 155 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2174 cc  | 2.17 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
95.29 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
76.2 mm
Compression
8 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
15.7 l/100 km  | 15 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
8.3 l/100 km  | 28.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.9 l/100 km  | 23.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Mono-point injection
Fuel tank
73 L  | 19.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
200 L  | 7.1 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2440 mm  | 96.1 in.
Front track
1525 mm  | 60 in.
Rear track
1555 mm  | 61.2 in.
Length
4330 mm  | 170.5 in.
Width
1860 mm  | 73.2 in.
Height
1150 mm  | 45.3 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1270 kg  | 2800 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6J x 15
Tire size
195/65 R15
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
1976 Esprit

2.2 S3 (162 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
162 hp  | 121 kW
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R17
Tire size
215/55 R17
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
1976 Esprit

2.2 Turbo (218 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
218 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 163 kW
Torque
298 Nm @ 4250 rpm.  | 220 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
5.6 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
241 km/h  | 150 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2174 cc  | 2.17 L
Number of cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Rear, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
95.29 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
DOHC
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
76.2 mm
Compression
8 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
17.2 l/100 km  | 13.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
8.3 l/100 km  | 28.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.6 l/100 km  | 22.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
73 L  | 19.3 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
200 L  | 7.1 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2440 mm  | 96.1 in.
Front track
1525 mm  | 60 in.
Rear track
1555 mm  | 61.2 in.
Length
4330 mm  | 170.5 in.
Width
1860 mm  | 73.2 in.
Height
1150 mm  | 45.3 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
1370 kg  | 3021 lbs
Number of seats
2
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R16; R17; R18
Tire size
215/65 R16 H; 215/60 R17 H; 215/55 R18 H
Other Specs
Body type
Coupe
Steering type
Steering rack
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
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