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Lotus Esprit S4S

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 95.30 mm × 76.20 mm 3.75 in × 3 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2.2 litre 2174 cc (132.666 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 289 PS (285.0 bhp) (212.5 kW) @ 6400 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 4.60 s
0-100 mph 11.40 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 257 km/h (160 mph)
Fuel consumption 18.8/34.5/27.4 UK mpg urban/56mph/75mph
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 211.58 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 393.0 Nm (290 ft·lb) (40.1 kgm) @ 4100 rpm
bmep 2271.7 kPa (329.5 psi)
Specific torque 180.77 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 543.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type 1 Garrett T3/60 turbocharger
Intercooler Y
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2420 mm
wheelbase 95.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4414 mm
Length (inches) 173.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1883 mm
Width (inches) 74.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1150 mm
Height (inches) 45.3 in
L:W ratio 1.82
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1347 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2970 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 73 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.3 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.100
Turning circle
Tyres 235/40 ZR 17
Wheels 8.5 x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-ABS
Brake ∅ 296 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 3.89

General information

RAC rating 22.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1995 Lotus Esprit S4S PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1995

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