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Lotus Esprit S4

General information

ModelLotus Esprit S4
Year1995
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating63.5 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
Fuel mixed driving13.5 litres/100 km (17.49 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationMiddle
Displacement2174 ccm (132.66 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power290.00 PS (213 kW or 286 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque354.00 Nm (36.1 kgf-m or 261.1 ft.lbs) at 3900 Rev. per min.
Compression8.0:1
Bore x stroke95.3 x 76.2 mm (3.8 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed265.0 km/h (164.7 mph)
0-50 miles3.7 seconds
0-60 miles5.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2166 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (417.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 296 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 300 mm
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1339 kg (2,952.0 pounds)
Overall length4380 mm (172.4 inches)
Overall width1890 mm (74.4 inches)
Overall height1150 mm (45.3 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2430 mm (95.7 inches)
Fuel capacity73.0 litres (19.29 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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