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Lotus Esprit S3

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 aluminium alloy block & he
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 2 De DHLA4SE carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 4.70 s
0-60 mph 6.50 s
0-100 mph 19.00 s
0-100 km/h 7.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.00 s @ 92.00
Standing km 27.90 s @ 182.00 km/h
Top speed 217 km/h (135 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 149.95 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1254.3 kPa (181.9 psi)
Specific torque 99.82 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
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 2438 mm
wheelbase 96 in
Length (milimeters) 4191 mm
Length (inches) 165 in
Width (milimeters) 1852 mm
Width (inches) 72.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1118 mm
Height (inches) 44 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1067 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2352 lb
Weight distribuiton 41.50 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 71.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.350
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 267 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 4.10

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 1981 Lotus Esprit S3 PDF Manual
Esprit S3 picture
Designer Giugiaro
Year 1981

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