Lotus1980 Esprit S2.2 Specs

1980 Lotus Esprit S2.2 Specifications & Performance

1980, 1981

Tech Specs Summary


2.2 L Inline 4

124 mph

6.8 seconds

160 BHP

24 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

298 L
kg
1,052 kg
Rear Mid - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
124 mph
0-62 mph
6.8 seconds
0-60 mph
6.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
152 BHP/Tonne
Power
160 BHP
Torque
160 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
24 mpg
Total Range
358 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.2 Litre
2,174 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
160 BHP @ 6,200 RPM
162 ps @ 6,200 RPM
Peak Torque
160 lb·ft @ 5,000 RPM
217 N·m @ 5,000 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Rear Mid Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
68.2 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
912
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
Bore x Stroke
95.3 x 76.2 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
74 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
40 BHP
Unitary Capacity
544 cc
BMEP
12.5 Bar
181.9 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Front Tyre Size
195/60R14
Rear Tyre Size
205/70R14
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
2
Cargo Space
298 L
Kerb Weight
1,052 kg
Length
4,191 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,111 mm
Wheelbase
2,438 mm
Front Track
1,511 mm
Rear Track
1,537 mm
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3.1

Performance Rating2.7
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating2.1

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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Practicality
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