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1995 Lotus Esprit S4 S

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Lotus

Quick Facts

Build Start: 1995

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1995
Model Variant: Esprit

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2438mm
Track/tread (rear): 1544mm
Width: 1867mm
Ground clearance: 104mm
Kerb weight: 1315kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 73.1litres
Track/tread (front): 1529mm
Length: 4369mm
Height: 1151mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Turbo
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.82
Engine Manufacturer: Lotus
Capacity: 2.2 litre (2174cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.25
Compression Ratio: 8:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: mid
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.89
Engine Type: turbocharged petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 95.3 × 76.2mm

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Performance

Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 3.7s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 11.6s
Maximum Speed: 266km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 5.88kg/kW
Acceleration 0-60mph: 4.7s
Standing quarter-mile: 13.3 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 231.31 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Fuel injection

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 10.60 m
Rear suspension: I.U&LTransLi.TrailA.CS.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.100
Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.79
Weight Distribution: 47% front

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 2196.5kPa
Braked area: 2819 cm2
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS

Other

Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
RAC rating: 22.5
maximum power output(SAEnet): 304 PS (300 bhp) (224 kW)at 6400 rpm
Specific output(SAEnet): 102.9 kW/litre139.9 ps/litre, 138 bhp/litre2.26 bhp/cu in
Unitary Capacity: 543.5cc
Number of doors: 2
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
maximum torque(SAEnet): 380 Nm (280 ft·lb) (38.8 kgm)at 4100 rpm
Specific torque(SAEnet): 174.79 Nm/litre, 2.11 ft·lb/cu3

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