1980 - Lotus - Esprit Turbo

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Esprit Turbo 1980
2. Esprit Turbo 1987
General Information
Make Lotus
Model Esprit Turbo
Production Year 1980
Country
Designer Giugiaro
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
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
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
Weight 1219 kg     (2685 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,35
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Lotus
Engine Location Middle
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
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 7,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 De carbs
Aspiration Type Turbo
Compressor Type 1 Garrett T3 turbo
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 210 HP     (156,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 271 N.m     (200 lb.ft ,  27,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 230,1 N.m    (6500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 172,3 HP/ton    (128,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 96,6 HP/litre    (72 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 4,3 s
0 - 60 mph 5,6 s
0 - 100 km/h 6 s
0 - 160 km/h 15,9 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,4 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 26,7 s
Top Speed 245 km/h   (152,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,76 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,38 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,1
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.LW.UpperLi.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)