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Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
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General information

Name

Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Brand

Lotus
Model

Esprit
Generation

Esprit
Year of production

1996

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)

Power

243 Hp @ 6250 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

294 Nm @ 3750 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

19 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.2 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

263 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
Lotus 920
Power
243 Hp @ 6250 rpm.
Power per litre
123.2 Hp/l
Torque
294 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
Engine displacement
1973 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
95.3 mm
Piston stroke
69.2 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Turbine
Turbocharger
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1340 kg

Max weight (kg)

1590 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

73 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

200 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4369 mm

Width (mm)

1883 mm

Height (mm)

1150 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2420 mm

Front track (mm)

1530 mm

Rear track (mm)

1545 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Coil spring

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

215/40 R17; 245/40 R17

Rear tires size

215/40 R17; 245/40 R17

Wheel rims size

R17

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