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| Technical Specs of This Model |
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Esprit S3 1981
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| General Information |
| Make |
Lotus |
| Model |
Esprit S3 |
| Production Year |
1981 |
| Country |
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| Designer |
Giugiaro |
| Production Number |
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| Model Code |
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| Chassis and Dimensions |
| Chassis Type |
2S FHC |
| Number of Doors |
2 |
| Wheelbase |
2438 mm (96 in) |
| Front Track |
1511 mm (59,5 in) |
| Rear Track |
1511 mm (59,5 in) |
| Length |
4191 mm (165 in) |
| Width |
1852 mm (72,9 in) |
| Height |
1118 mm (44 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,72 |
| Weight |
1067 kg (2350,2 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
%41,5 / %58,5 |
| Fuel Capacity |
71,8 litre (15,8 Imp gal , 19 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
0,35 |
| Frontal Area |
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| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Manufacturer |
Lotus |
| Engine Location |
Middle |
| Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Engine Construction |
aluminium alloy block & head |
| Coolant Type |
Water |
| Engine Type |
DOHC |
| Number of Cylinders and Placement |
S-4 |
| Valves per Cylinder |
4 (Total of 16 Pieces) |
| Engine Displacement |
2174 cc (132,67 cu in) |
| Bore |
95,3 mm (3,75 in) |
| Stroke |
76,2 mm (3 in) |
| Bore / Stroke Ratio |
1,25 |
| Unitary Capacity |
543,5 cc/cylinder (33,17 cu in/cylinder) |
| Number of Main Bearings |
5 |
| Compression Ratio |
9,5 : 1 |
| Fuel System Type |
2 De DHLA4SE carbs |
| Aspiration Type |
Normal |
| Compressor Type |
- |
| Intercooler Type |
None |
| Catalytic Converter |
No |
| Maximum Engine Power |
160 HP (119,3 kW) |
| Maximum Engine Power rpm |
6500 d/d |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
217 N.m (160,1 lb.ft , 22,1 kg.m) |
| Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
5250 d/d |
| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
175,3 N.m (6500 d/d) |
| Power / Weight Ratio |
150 HP/ton (111,8 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
73,6 HP/litre (54,9 kW/litre) |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
4,7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph |
6,5 s |
| 0 - 100 km/h |
7 s |
| 0 - 160 km/h |
19 s |
| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
15 s @ 148 km/h (92 mph) |
| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
27,9 s @ 182 km/h (113 mph) |
| Top Speed |
217 km/h (134,9 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
5M |
| Top Gear Ratio |
0,76 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4,1 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
rack & pinion |
| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
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| Turning Circle Diameter |
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| Suspension (front) |
I.W.CS. |
| Suspension (rear) |
I.W.CS. |
| Brakes (front/rear) |
Di/Di-S |
| Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
267 mm |
| Brake Disc Diameter (rear) |
274 mm |
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