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Lotus Esprit Turbo

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 2 De carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.30 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 13.70 s
Standing km
Top speed 245 km/h (152 mph)
Fuel consumption 8.3/10.6/17.2 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 155.35 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1722.5 kPa (249.8 psi)
Specific torque 137.07 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code Lotus 910 S
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 543.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type 1 Garrett TB03 turbocharger
Intercooler
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)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1384 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3051 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 rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle
Tyres 195/60 VR 15
Wheels 7.0J
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 Turbo PDF Manual
Esprit Turbo picture
Designer unknown
Year 1987

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