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| Brand | Lotus |
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| Model | Esprit |
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| Generation | Esprit |
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| Modification (Engine) | 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1996 year |
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| End of production | 1999 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Coupe |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
19 l/100 km
12.38 US mpg14.87 UK mpg5.26 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
8 l/100 km
29.4 US mpg35.31 UK mpg12.5 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 4.9 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
263 km/h
163.42 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.5 kg/Hp, 181.3 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.6 kg/Nm, 219.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 243 Hp @ 6250 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 123.2 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
294 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
216.84 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine location | Rear, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | Lotus 920 |
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| Engine displacement |
1973 cm3
120.4 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
95.3 mm
3.75 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
69.2 mm
2.72 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
6.3 l
6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Coolant |
24 l
25.36 US qt | 21.12 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1340 kg
2954.19 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1590 kg
3505.35 lbs. |
| Max load |
250 kg
551.16 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
200 l
7.06 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
73 l
19.28 US gal | 16.06 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4369 mm
172.01 in. |
| Width |
1883 mm
74.13 in. |
| Height |
1150 mm
45.28 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2420 mm
95.28 in. |
| Front track |
1530 mm
60.24 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1545 mm
60.83 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 215/40 R17; 245/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
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