I really love this car, put a lot of cars in it's class to shame including the 911 RS N/GT and BMW M3 Lightweight. Imagine if it had gone to a Mitsubishi FQ400 instead of the V8, the timeless styling might still be in production like the 911. Forget Toyota powered bugs. RIP Colin Chapman.
Lotus Esprit X180R specs
Car type | Coupe |
Curb weight | 1034 kg (2280 lbs) |
Dimensions | 4.12 m (162 in) long, 1.84 m (72 in) wide, 1.05 m (41 in) high |
Wheelbase | 2.11 m (83 in) |
Introduced | 1990 |
Origin country | United Kingdom |
Views | 4.4k |
Performance
0 - 60 mph | 4.1 s |
Top speed | 263 kph (163 mph) |
Powertrain specs
Engine type | Turbo DOHV 16v I4 |
Displacement | 2.2 l (133 ci / 2174 cc) |
Power | 304 ps (300 bhp / 224 kw) @ 6800 rpm |
Torque | 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) @ 4800 rpm |
Power / liter | 140 ps (138 hp) |
Power / weight | 294 ps (290 bhp) / t |
Torque / weight | 406 Nm (300 lb-ft) / t |
Transmission | 5 speed manual |
Layout | middle engine, rear wheel drive |