Lotus1978 Esprit S2 Specs

1978 Lotus Esprit S2 Specs & Performance

1978, 1979, 1980

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4

124 mph

6.8 seconds

160 hp

21.6 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

10.5 ft3
lb
2,253 lbs
Rear Mid - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
124 mph
0-62 mph
6.8 seconds
0-60 mph
6.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
14.09 lb/hp
Power
160 hp
Torque
140 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
21.6 mpg
Total Range
388 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2 Liter
120.4 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
160 hp @ 6,200 RPM
162 ps @ 6,200 RPM
Peak Torque
140 lb·ft @ 4,900 RPM
190 N·m @ 4,900 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Rear Mid Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
907
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.75 x 2.726 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.38:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.33 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
40 hp
Cylinder Volume
30.1 in3
BMEP
175.5 PSI
12.1 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
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
Sports Coupé
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
10.5 ft3
Curb Weight
2,253 lbs
Length
165 in
Width
73.3 in
Height
43.7 in
Wheelbase
96 in
Front Track
59.5 in
Rear Track
60.5 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.2

Performance Rating2.8
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating2.1

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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Environment
Practicality
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