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Lotus Esprit Turbo SE
General information | |
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| Model | Lotus Esprit Turbo SE |
| Year | 1989 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 2172 ccm (132.54 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Middle |
| Displacement | 2172 ccm (132.54 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 267.70 PS (197 kW or 264 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 353.00 Nm (36.0 kgf-m or 260.4 ft.lbs) at 3900 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 | 256.0 km/h (159.1 mph) |
| 0-50 miles | 3.8 seconds |
| 0-60 miles | 4.9 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2014 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4510 litres (1,192 gallons) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1329 kg (2,929.9 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4340 mm (170.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 1870 mm (73.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1160 mm (45.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2460 mm (96.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 31.0 litres (8.19 gallons) |
