Lotus Esprit

Lotus Esprit 1981 - 1987, Coupe

Lotus Esprit 3 generation

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Lotus
Model Esprit
Class Спорткар
Production Start 1981
Production End 1987

Characteristics Lotus Esprit 3 generation

Bodywork

Body type Coupe
Curb weight 1120 kg
Front track 1536 mm
Full weight 1370 kg
Ground clearance 143 mm
Height 1115 mm
Length 4210 mm
Max trunk capacity 200 l
Min trunk capacity 200 l
Number of seater 2
Rear track 1560 mm
Wheelbase 2438 mm
Width 1860 mm
Back track width 1555 mm
Clearance 150 mm
Front track width 1525 mm

Engine

Capacity 2172 cm3
Cylinder bore 95.3 mm
Cylinder layout Inline
Engine power 160 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power at RPM to 6 500 RPM
Maximum torque 217 N*m
Number of cylinders 4
Stroke cycle 76.2 mm
Turnover of maximum torque to 5 000 RPM
Valves per cylinder 4
Boost type none
Compression ratio 9.5
Engine code 912
Engine placement central
Max power (kW) 119 kW
Timing belt DOHC

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 5
Turning circle 10.5 m

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 6.9 s
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 14.3 l
Cruising range from 450 to 650 km
Fuel 92
Fuel tank capacity 65 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10 l
Max speed 222 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 12.1 l

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Helical springs
Front brakes ventilated disc
Front suspension Helical springs
Rear brakes ventilated disc

General information

Car class S
Country Great Britain
Number of doors 2
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

2
engines
4
modifications

Petrol

4 variants
2.2 L, 160 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Coupe
2.2 MT (160 hp)
1981 – 1987
2.2 L, 162 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: 912 Body: Coupe
2.2 MT RWD (162 hp)
1981 – 1987
2.2 L, 218 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: 910S Body: Coupe
2.2 MT RWD (218 hp)
1981 – 1987
2.2 L, 231 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: 910S Body: Coupe
2.2 MT RWD (231 hp)
1981 – 1987