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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 |
1975 |
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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 |
2+2 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 |
1861 mm (73,3 in) |
| Height |
1111 mm (43,7 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,72 |
| Weight |
900 kg (1982,4 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
%44 / %56 |
| Fuel Capacity |
68,2 litre (15 Imp gal , 18 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
0,34 |
| Frontal Area |
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| Cx |
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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 |
1973 cc (120,4 cu in) |
| Bore |
95,2 mm (3,75 in) |
| Stroke |
69,3 mm (2,73 in) |
| Bore / Stroke Ratio |
1,37 |
| Unitary Capacity |
493,25 cc/cylinder (30,1 cu in/cylinder) |
| Number of Main Bearings |
5 |
| Compression Ratio |
9,5 : 1 |
| Fuel System Type |
2 De carbs |
| Aspiration Type |
Normal |
| Compressor Type |
- |
| Intercooler Type |
None |
| Catalytic Converter |
No |
| Maximum Engine Power |
160 HP (119,3 kW) |
| Maximum Engine Power rpm |
6200 d/d |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
190 N.m (140,2 lb.ft , 19,4 kg.m) |
| Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
4900 d/d |
| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
183,8 N.m (6200 d/d) |
| Power / Weight Ratio |
177,8 HP/ton (132,6 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
81,1 HP/litre (60,5 kW/litre) |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
4,9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph |
6,5 s |
| 0 - 100 km/h |
6,8 s |
| 0 - 160 km/h |
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| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
15 s |
| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
221 km/h (137,4 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
5M |
| Top Gear Ratio |
0,76 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4,38 : 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) |
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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 |
| Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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| Wheels (front) |
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| Wheels (rear) |
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| Tyres (front) |
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