Lotus Esprit Coupe: Generations History With Key Specs


Technical specs may differ depending on trim

1976 Esprit

1996 - 1999

Lotus 1976 Esprit

1976 Esprit

Performance

Engine power


162 - 354 hp @ 6000 - 6500 rpm | 121 - 264 kW

Torque


294 - 400 Nm @ 3750 - 4400 rpm | 217 - 295 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


4.5 - 5.6 sec

Drive type


All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive

Top speed


241 - 282 km | 150 - 175 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1973 - 3506 cc

Number of cylinders


4, 8

Turbocharger


Yes

Engine location


Rear, Longitudinal, Middle, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


83 - 95.4 mm

Transmission Type


5 (Manual)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Valvetrain


DOHC

Position of cylinders


Inline, V engine

Piston stroke


69.2 - 81 mm

Compression


8 - 8.1 mm

Valves per cylinder


4

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (city)


15.7 - 20 l/100 km | 15 - 11.8 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)


8 - 9.3 l/100 km | 29.4 - 25.3 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel supply


Multi-point indirect, Mono-point injection, Carburettor

Fuel tank


73 L | 19.3 gallons

Fuel consumption (combined)


9.9 - 11.2 l/100 km | 23.8 - 21 mpg(USA)

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2420 - 2440 mm | 95 - 96 in.

Front track


1520 - 1530 mm | 60 in.

Rear track


1520 - 1555 mm | 60 - 61 in.

Length


4330 - 4411 mm | 170 - 174 in.

Width


1860 - 1900 mm | 73 - 75 in.

Height


1150 - 1165 mm | 45 - 46 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


200 L | 7.1 cu-ft

Max weight


1566 - 1630 kg | 3453 - 3594 lbs

Number of doors


2

Curb weight


1215 - 1380 kg | 2679 - 3043 lbs

Number of seats


2

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


R18, R17; R18; R19, R15, R17, 6J x 15, R16; R17; R18

Tire size


235/65 R17 104H; 235/60 R18 103H; 235/55 R19 101H, 185/55 R15, 215/55 R17, 195/65 R15, 215/65 R16 H; 215/60 R17 H; 215/55 R18 H

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