Lotus1980 Esprit S2.2 Specs

1980 Lotus Esprit S2.2 Specs & Performance

1980, 1981

Tech Specs Summary


2.2 L Inline 4

124 mph

6.8 seconds

160 hp

20 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

10.5 ft3
lb
2,319 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
14.51 lb/hp
Power
160 hp
Torque
160 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
20 mpg
Total Range
358 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.2 Liter
132.7 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
160 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
912
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
Bore x Stroke
3.752 x 3 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.21 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
40 hp
Cylinder Volume
33.2 in3
BMEP
181.9 PSI
12.5 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
2,319 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
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Performance Rating2.7
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating2.1

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