1981 Esprit S3 Specs1981 Lotus Esprit S3 Specifications & Performance
1981 - 1986
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.2 L Inline 4
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- 138 mph
- 
- 6.9 seconds
- 
- 160 BHP
- 
- 23.2 mpg
- 
- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 298 L
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- 1,124 kg
- Rear Mid - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 138 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 6.9 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 6.7 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 142 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 160 BHP
- Torque
- 160 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 23.2 mpg
- Urban
- 19.7 mpg
- Extra Urban
- 33.2 mpg
- Total Range
- 341 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 2.2 Litre
- 2,174 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 160 BHP @ 6,500 RPM
- 162 ps @ 6,500 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
- 67 Litres
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
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 5 Gears
- Front Tyre Size
- 205/60R14
- Rear Tyre Size
- 205/70R14
- Front Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Rear Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Front Brakes
- Solid Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Sports Coupé
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Cargo Space
- 298 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,124 kg
- Length
- 4,191 mm
- Width
- 1,854 mm
- Height
- 1,111 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,438 mm
- Front Track
- 1,511 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,537 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
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