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Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (288 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand Lotus
Model Esprit
Generation Esprit
Modification (Engine) 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (288 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 11.2 l/100 km
21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 4.7 sec
Maximum speed 260 km/h
161.56 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.5 kg/Hp, 220.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.5 kg/Nm, 287.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 288 Hp @ 6400 rpm.
Power per litre 132.5 Hp/l
Torque 375 Nm @ 4100 rpm.
276.59 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm.
Engine layout Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code Lotus 910S
Engine displacement 2174 cm3
132.67 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 95.4 mm
3.76 in.
Piston Stroke 76.2 mm
3 in.
Compression ratio 8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Valvetrain DOHC

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1305 kg
2877.03 lbs.
Max. weight 1566 kg
3452.44 lbs.
Max load 261 kg
575.41 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 200 l
7.06 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 73 l
19.28 US gal | 16.06 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4411 mm
173.66 in.
Width 1883 mm
74.13 in.
Height 1150 mm
45.28 in.
Wheelbase 2420 mm
95.28 in.
Front track 1520 mm
59.84 in.
Rear (Back) track 1520 mm
59.84 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 285/35 ZR18
Wheel rims size 18