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Lotus Esprit
General information | |
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| Model | Lotus Esprit |
| Year | 1989 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 2172 ccm (132.54 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Middle |
| Displacement | 2172 ccm (132.54 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 174.00 PS (128 kW or 172 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. |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1481 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4530 litres (1,197 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.3 |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1175 kg (2,590.4 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4350 mm (171.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 1870 mm (73.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1160 mm (45.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2440 mm (96.1 inches) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | UK |
