Lotus1986 Turbo Esprit HC Specs

1986 Lotus Turbo Esprit HC Specifications & Performance

1986, 1987

Tech Specs Summary


2.2 L Inline 4 Turbo

152 mph

5.5 seconds

215 BHP

22.5 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

298 L
kg
1,220 kg
Rear Mid - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
152 mph
0-62 mph
5.5 seconds
0-60 mph
5.3 seconds
0-100 mph
14.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
176 BHP/Tonne
Power
215 BHP
Torque
220 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
22.5 mpg
Urban
15.7 mpg
Extra Urban
28.8 mpg
Total Range
405 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.2 Litre
2,174 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
215 BHP @ 6,250 RPM
218 ps @ 6,250 RPM
Peak Torque
220 lb·ft @ 4,250 RPM
298 N·m @ 4,250 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Rear Mid Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
910
Compression Ratio
8:1
Bore x Stroke
95.3 x 76.2 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
99 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
54 BHP
Unitary Capacity
544 cc
BMEP
17.2 Bar
249.8 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
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
2
Cargo Space
298 L
Kerb Weight
1,220 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

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.7

Performance Rating3.6
Environment Rating1.8
Practicality Rating2.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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