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Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

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 Delco GMP-4 fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 4.70 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 266 km/h (165 mph)
Fuel consumption 7.8/9.5/15.8 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 203.08 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 2040.4 kPa (295.9 psi)
Specific torque 162.37 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code Lotus 910 S charge cooled
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 543.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type 1 Garrett TB 03 turbocharger
Intercooler Air-Water
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2458 mm
wheelbase 96.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4331 mm
Length (inches) 170.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1859 mm
Width (inches) 73.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1151 mm
Height (inches) 45.3 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 147 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.8 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1300 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2866 lb
Weight distribuiton 42.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 73 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.3 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.330
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 215/50 ZR 16
Wheels 7J x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 3.88

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 1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1991

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