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1987 Lotus Esprit

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Lotus

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Build Start: 1987

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1987
Model Variant: Esprit

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2458mm
Track/tread (rear): 1554mm
Width: 1859mm
Ground clearance: 150mm
Kerb weight: 1100kg
Track/tread (front): 1524mm
Length: 4331mm
Height: 1138mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 67litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Position: mid
Top Gear Ratio: 0.82
Engine Manufacturer: Lotus
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 95.3 × 76.2mm
Specific torque(DIN): 101.66 Nm/litre, 1.23 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.88
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: 912 S
Capacity: 2.2 litre (2174cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.25
Specific output(DIN): 59 kW/litre80.2 ps/litre, 79.1 bhp/litre1.3 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 10.9:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal

Performance

Weight-to-power ratio: 8.58kg/kW
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(DIN): 221 Nm (163 ft·lb) (22.5 kgm)at 5000 rpm
Maximum Speed: 222km/h
Power-to-weight ratio: 158.54 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
maximum power output(DIN): 174 PS (172 bhp) (128 kW)at 6500 rpm
Acceleration 0-60mph: 6.5s

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 De DHLA 45 carbs
Fuel Consumption: 6.9/8.3/16.1 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.000
Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.
Turning Circle: 11.80 m
Rear suspension: I.DW.TA.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.76

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1277.4kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 195/60 VR 15
Tyres Rear: 235/60 VR 15

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.36

Other

RAC rating: 22.5
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 543.5cc
Number of doors: 2
Steering: power assisted rack & pinion

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