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1989 - Lotus - Esprit Turbo SE

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Esprit Turbo SE 1991
2. Esprit Turbo SE 1989
General Information
Make Lotus
Model Esprit Turbo SE
Production Year 1989
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
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 1151 mm     (45,3 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1329 kg     (2927,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %42 / %58
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,36
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 8 : 1
Fuel System Type Delco GMP-4 fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Turbo
Compressor Type
Intercooler Type
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 264 HP     (196,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 353 N.m     (260,5 lb.ft ,  36 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3900 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 289,2 N.m    (6500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 198,6 HP/ton    (148,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 121,4 HP/litre    (90,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 3,8 s
0 - 60 mph 4,9 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 13 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 13,5 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 25,3 s
Top Speed 256 km/h   (159,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,82 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,88 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.DW.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.RA.TrL.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)