Lotus Esprit S3

General information
Model	Lotus Esprit S3
Year	1983
Category	Cabriolets/sport cars
Rating	72.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Engine size	2174 ccm (132.66 cubic inches)
Fuel type	Gasoline
Fuel mixed driving	9.1 litres/100 km (25.85 miles per gallon)
Seats	2
Drive	Rear wheels
Engine and transmission
Engine location	Middle
Displacement	2174 ccm (132.66 cubic inches)
Engine type	Inline, 4 cylinder
Max power	160.00 PS (118 kW or 158 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque	222 Nm (22.6 kgf-m or 163.7 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke	95.3 x 76.2 mm (3.8 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel system	Carburetor
Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling system	Liquid
Speed and acceleration
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)	7.0 seconds
0-50 miles	4.7 seconds
0-60 miles	6.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio	0.1500 PS/kg
Exterior and interior
Max no. of doors	2
Passenger space	4530 litres (1,197 gallons)
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes	Disks
Rear brakes	Disks
Dimensions and weight
Weight	1067 kg (2,352.3 pounds)
Overall length	4200 mm (165.4 inches)
Overall width	1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height	1120 mm (44.1 inches)
Wheelbase	2490 mm (98.0 inches)
Fuel capacity	31.0 litres (8.19 gallons)
Other specifications
Country of origin	UK