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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 3.80 s
0-60 mph 4.90 s
0-100 mph 13.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 13.50 s
Standing km 25.30 s
Top speed 256 km/h (159 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 198.65 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
Intercooler
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)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1329 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2930 lb
Weight distribuiton 42.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.360
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
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 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1989

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