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Lotus Esprit S3
General information | |
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| Model | Lotus Esprit S3 |
| Year | 1981 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 2174 ccm (132.66 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving | 9.1 litres/100 km (25.85 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Middle |
| Displacement | 2174 ccm (132.66 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 160.7 PS (118 kW or 158 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 221.00 Nm (22.5 kgf-m or 163.0 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 95.3 x 76.2 mm (3.8 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 217.0 km/h (134.8 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 7.0 seconds |
| 0-50 miles | 4.7 seconds |
| 0-60 miles | 6.5 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1509 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4530 litres (1,197 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks, 274 mm |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1067 kg (2,352.3 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4200 mm (165.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1860 mm (73.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2490 mm (98.0 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 31.0 litres (8.19 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | UK |
