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Lotus Esprit
General information | |
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| Model | Lotus Esprit |
| Year | 1987 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 58.7 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 city driving | 16.1 litres/100 km (14.61 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 7.6 litres/100 km (31.11 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 8.3 litres/100 km (28.34 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Middle |
| Displacement | 2174 ccm (132.66 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 174.40 PS (128 kW or 172 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 221.00 Nm (22.5 kgf-m or 163.0 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.9:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 95.3 x 76.2 mm (3.8 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 222.0 km/h (137.9 mph) |
| 0-60 miles | 6.5 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1585 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4510 litres (1,192 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (464.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1104 kg (2,433.9 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4340 mm (170.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 1870 mm (73.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1140 mm (44.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2460 mm (96.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 67.0 litres (17.70 gallons) |
