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1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC

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Lotus

Quick Facts

Build Start: 1989

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1989
Model Variant: Esprit

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1511mm
Length: 4191mm
Height: 1118mm
Kerb weight: 1148kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 86litres
Wheelbase: 2438mm
Track/tread (rear): 1511mm
Width: 1852mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Bore/stroke ratio: 1.25
Specific output(DIN): 73.7 kW/litre100.3 ps/litre, 98.9 bhp/litre1.62 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Compressor: 1 Garrett AiResearch T3 turbocharger
Engine Position: mid
Engine Type: turbocharged petrol
Engine Code: 910 S
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Capacity: 2.2 litre (2174cc)
Final Drive Ratio: 4.38
Specific torque(DIN): 137.07 Nm/litre, 1.66 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 8:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Turbo
Intercooler: Y
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Engine Manufacturer: Lotus
Cylinders: Straight 4
Top Gear Ratio: 0.76
Bore × Stroke: 95.3 × 76.2mm

Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 218 PS (215 bhp) (160 kW)at 6000 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 4.4s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 15s
Standing kilometre: 26.2 s, @ 196 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio: 189.89 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(DIN): 298 Nm (220 ft·lb) (30.4 kgm)at 4250 rpm
Acceleration 0-60mph: 5.6s
Standing quarter-mile: 14.4 s, @ 96 mph
Maximum Speed: 245km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 7.16kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 De DHLA 45M carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.800
Rear suspension: I.U&LTransLi.TrailRA.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.72
Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.
Weight Distribution: 42.6% front

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 258mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1722.5kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/VeDi-S
Rear brake diameter: 275mm

Wheels & Tyres

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

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.35

Other

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

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