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Lotus Esprit 2.2

General information

ModelLotus Esprit 2.2
Year1988
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2174 ccm (132.66 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement2174 ccm (132.66 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power218.00 PS (160 kW or 215 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque298.00 Nm (30.4 kgf-m or 219.8 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Compression8.0:1
Bore x stroke95.3 x 76.2 mm (3.8 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1840 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4510 litres (1,192 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1188 kg (2,619.1 pounds)
Overall length4350 mm (171.3 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1160 mm (45.7 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2440 mm (96.1 inches)
Fuel capacity31.0 litres (8.19 gallons)
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