1987 - 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 1987
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 1138 mm     (44,8 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1384 kg     (3048,5 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 2 De carbs
Aspiration Type Turbo
Compressor Type 1 Garrett TB03 turbocharger
Intercooler Type
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 215 HP     (160,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 298 N.m     (219,9 lb.ft ,  30,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4250 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 255,2 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 155,3 HP/ton    (115,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 98,9 HP/litre    (73,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption 8.3/10.6/17.2 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 5,3 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 13,7 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 245 km/h   (152,3 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 rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.DW.TA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 7.0J
Wheels (rear) 8.0J
Tyres (front) 195/60 VR 15
Tyres (rear) 235/60 VR 15