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| Technical Specs of This Model |
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Esprit 1975
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| 2. |
Esprit 1987
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| General Information |
| Make |
Lotus |
| Model |
Esprit |
| Production Year |
1987 |
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| Designer |
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| Production Number |
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| Model Code |
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| Model Family |
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| Chassis and Dimensions |
| Chassis Type |
2S FHC |
| Number of Doors |
2 |
| Wheelbase |
2458 mm (96,8 in) |
| Front Track |
1524 mm (60 in) |
| Rear Track |
1554 mm (61,2 in) |
| Length |
4331 mm (170,5 in) |
| Width |
1859 mm (73,2 in) |
| Height |
1138 mm (44,8 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
150 mm (5,9 in) |
| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,76 |
| Weight |
1100 kg (2422,9 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
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| Fuel Capacity |
67 litre (14,7 Imp gal , 17,7 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
0,36 |
| Frontal Area |
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| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Manufacturer |
Lotus |
| Engine Location |
Middle |
| Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Engine Construction |
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| 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 |
10,9 : 1 |
| Fuel System Type |
2 De DHLA 45 carbs |
| Aspiration Type |
Normal |
| Compressor Type |
- |
| Intercooler Type |
None |
| Catalytic Converter |
No |
| Maximum Engine Power |
172 HP (128,3 kW) |
| Maximum Engine Power rpm |
6500 d/d |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
221 N.m (163,1 lb.ft , 22,5 kg.m) |
| Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
5000 d/d |
| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
188,4 N.m (6500 d/d) |
| Power / Weight Ratio |
156,4 HP/ton (116,6 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
79,1 HP/litre (59 kW/litre) |
| CO2 Emissions |
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| Fuel Consumption |
6.9/8.3/16.1 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
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| 0 - 60 mph |
6,5 s |
| 0 - 100 km/h |
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| 0 - 160 km/h |
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| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
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| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
222 km/h (138 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
5M |
| Top Gear Ratio |
0,82 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3,88 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
rack & pinion PAS |
| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
3 |
| Turning Circle Diameter |
11,8 m (38,7 ft) |
| Suspension (front) |
I.DW.CS.ARB. |
| Suspension (rear) |
I.DW.TA.CS. |
| Brakes (front/rear) |
VeDi/Di-S |
| Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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| Brake Disc Diameter (rear) |
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| Wheels (front) |
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| Wheels (rear) |
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| Tyres (front) |
195/60 VR 15 |
| Tyres (rear) |
235/60 VR 15 |
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