Technical Specifications Lotus Esprit 1996 - 1999 Coupe
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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