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Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo SE S4 (268 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand Lotus
Model Esprit
Generation Esprit
Modification (Engine) 2.2 i 16V Turbo SE S4 (268 Hp)
Start of production 1989 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 l/100 km
21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 4.6 sec
Maximum speed 265 km/h
164.66 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5 kg/Hp, 201.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.8 kg/Nm, 266.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 268 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre 123.3 Hp/l
Torque 354 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
261.1 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine layout Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code Lotus 910
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
Engine oil capacity 5.4 l
5.71 US qt | 4.75 UK qt
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Coolant 12 l
12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1330 kg
2932.15 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 Double wishbone
Rear suspension Double wishbone
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 245/50 R16
Wheel rims size 16