Lotus1986 Esprit HC S3 Specs

1986 Lotus Esprit HC S3 Specs & Performance

1986, 1987

Tech Specs Summary


2.2 L Inline 4

138 mph

6.6 seconds

170 hp

20.8 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

10.5 ft3
lb
2,478 lbs
Rear Mid - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
138 mph
0-62 mph
6.6 seconds
0-60 mph
6.4 seconds
Power-to-Weight
14.57 lb/hp
Power
170 hp
Torque
165 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
20.8 mpg
Total Range
368 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.2 Liter
132.7 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
170 hp @ 6,500 RPM
172 ps @ 6,500 RPM
Peak Torque
165 lb·ft @ 5,000 RPM
224 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
17.7 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
912
Compression Ratio
10.9:1
Bore x Stroke
3.752 x 3 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.28 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
43 hp
Cylinder Volume
33.2 in3
BMEP
187.8 PSI
12.9 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Front Tyre Size
205/60R14
Rear Tyre Size
205/70R14
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
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
2,478 lbs
Length
165 in
Width
73 in
Height
43.7 in
Wheelbase
96 in
Front Track
59.5 in
Rear Track
60.5 in
★★★★★
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3.4

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

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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