Specifications: Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 (304 Hp) 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

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Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 (304 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Lotus
Model Esprit
Generation Esprit
Modification (Engine) 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 (304 Hp)
Start of production 1991 year
End of production 1996 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 4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 4.3 sec
Maximum speed 270 km/h
167.77 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4 kg/Hp, 250.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.1 kg/Nm, 320.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 304 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre 139.8 Hp/l
Torque 389 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
286.91 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.
Engine layout Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code Lotus 910S
Engine displacement 2174 cm3
132.67 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 95.3 mm
3.75 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 1215 kg
2678.62 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 4390 mm
172.83 in.
Width 1900 mm
74.8 in.
Height 1165 mm
45.87 in.
Wheelbase 2440 mm
96.06 in.
Front track 1525 mm
60.04 in.
Rear (Back) track 1555 mm
61.22 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 Double wishbone
Rear suspension Double wishbone
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 315/35 ZR17
Wheel rims size 17

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