1993-2004 Esprit OverviewLotus Esprit Overview (1993 - 2004)
S4
Tech Specs Summary
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- 163 - 175 mph
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- 4.7 - 5.2 seconds
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- 240 - 350 hp
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- 17.7 - 21.2 mpg
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- 2,712 - 3,042 lbs
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- 7.1 ft3
This generation of the Lotus Esprit (S4) was produced by the British manufacturer Lotus between 1993 - 2004. It's a rear mid engined rear-wheel drive Coupé. There are four power levels available from either a 2.2 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine or 3.5 L V8 Bi-Turbo gasoline engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Esprit is the Lotus Esprit Sport 350 which scores 4.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 350 hp and a power/weight ratio of 8.18 lb/hp it has a top speed of 175 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.7 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Lotus Esprit S4 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 1.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 488 miles and can store 7.1 cubic feet of cargo.