Specifications: Lotus Esprit 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp) 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

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Lotus Esprit 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Lotus
Model Esprit
Generation Esprit
Modification (Engine) 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp)
Start of production 1980 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 17.2 l/100 km
13.7 US mpg
16.4 UK mpg
5.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 8.3 l/100 km
28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 10.6 l/100 km
22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5.3 sec
Maximum speed 241 km/h
149.75 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.3 kg/Hp, 159.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.6 kg/Nm, 217.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 218 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 100.3 Hp/l
Torque 298 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
219.79 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine layout Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code Lotus 910, Lotus 910S
Engine displacement 2174 cm3
132.67 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 95.29 mm
3.75 in.
Piston Stroke 76.2 mm
3 in.
Compression ratio 8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
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Coolant 8.5 l
8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1370 kg
3020.33 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 4330 mm
170.47 in.
Width 1860 mm
73.23 in.
Height 1150 mm
45.28 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 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
Tires size 215/50 R15; 245/50 R16
Wheel rims size 15; 16

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