1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo/SE (X180) Specs

Lotus

Price (when new): 33235

Production Total: 3120

Build Start: 1987

Last on sale: 1992

Drive System:

Available in other variants

A subtle redesign by Peter Stevens knocks some of the sharp edges off Giugiaro’s original styling, and the opportunity is also used to create more interior space. Mechanically, both normally aspirated and Turbo versions carry on as before, with the exception of a little extra power in the lesser car to pull more weight. Also the Citroën SM transmissions have become obsolete, so Renault GTA units are used instead, along with outboard rear brakes. For spotters, the Turbo has flush glass covering the space between the rear buttresses, while there’s none on the standard car.

Information from Octane Magazine.

Specifications

General

Build Start:1987

Build Finish:1992

ModelVariant:Esprit S4

Dimensions

Weight:1270kg

Wheelbase:2459mm

Width:1859mm

Height:1138mm

Length:4331mm

Performance

Acceleration 0-60mph:5.4s

BHP:215bhp

Drive System:4

Maximum speed:150mph

maximum torque:220lb/ft

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Fuel Consump.

Economy:20mpg

Prices

Price (when new):€33235

Other

Production Total:3120