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Lotus Esprit 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp) 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Lotus Esprit 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp) 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
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General information

Name

Lotus Esprit 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp) 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Brand

Lotus
Model

Esprit
Generation

Esprit
Year of production

1980

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

2.2 Turbo (218 Hp)

Power

218 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

298 Nm @ 4250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

10.6 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

241 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
Lotus 910, Lotus 910S
Power
218 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
100.3 Hp/l
Torque
298 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
Engine displacement
2174 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
95.29 mm
Piston stroke
76.2 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Turbine
Turbocharger
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1370 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

73 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

200 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4330 mm

Width (mm)

1860 mm

Height (mm)

1150 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2440 mm

Front track (mm)

1525 mm

Rear track (mm)

1555 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

Front tires size

215/50 R15; 245/50 R16

Rear tires size

215/50 R15; 245/50 R16

Wheel rims size

R15; R16

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