Lotus1980 Essex Turbo Esprit Specs

1980 Lotus Essex Turbo Esprit Specifications & Performance

1980

Tech Specs Summary


2.2 L Inline 4 Turbo

152 mph

5.7 seconds

210 BHP

23 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

298 L
kg
1,148 kg
Rear Mid - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
152 mph
0-62 mph
5.7 seconds
0-60 mph
5.5 seconds
0-100 mph
14.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
183 BHP/Tonne
Power
210 BHP
Torque
200 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
23 mpg
Total Range
344 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.2 Litre
2,174 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
210 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
213 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
200 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
271 N·m @ 4,000 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
910
Compression Ratio
7.5:1
Bore x Stroke
95.3 x 76.2 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
97 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
53 BHP
Unitary Capacity
544 cc
BMEP
15.7 Bar
227.2 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Front Tyre Size
195/60R15
Rear Tyre Size
235/60R15
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
1,148 kg
Length
4,191 mm
Width
1,854 mm
Height
1,118 mm
Wheelbase
2,438 mm
Front Track
1,537 mm
Rear Track
1,554 mm
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.5

Performance Rating3.3
Environment Rating1.9
Practicality Rating2.1

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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Practicality
Luggage
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