Car-Catalogue » Lotus » Lotus Esprit
Lotus Esprit Turbo HC
General information | |
|---|---|
| Model | Lotus Esprit Turbo HC |
| Year | 1989 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 57.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 2174 ccm (132.66 cubic inches) |
| 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 | 218.7 PS (161 kW or 216 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 298.00 Nm (30.4 kgf-m or 219.8 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 8.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 95.3 x 76.2 mm (3.8 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Turbo |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 245.0 km/h (152.2 mph) |
| 0-60 miles | 5.6 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1908 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4510 litres (1,192 gallons) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1148 kg (2,530.9 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4200 mm (165.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1860 mm (73.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2440 mm (96.1 inches) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | UK |
