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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 10.90:1
Fuel system 2 De DHLA 45 carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 6.50 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 222 km/h (138 mph)
Fuel consumption 6.9/8.3/16.1 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 156.36 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1277.4 kPa (185.3 psi)
Specific torque 101.66 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code Lotus 912 S
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 543.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

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) 1138 mm
Height (inches) 44.8 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 150 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1100 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2425 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 67 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.7 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.7 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.360
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 11.80 m
Tyres 195/60 VR 15
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 1987 Lotus Esprit PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1987

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