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LotusLotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)1996, 1997, 1998, 1999: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp) /Coupe 1996 - 1999/
What is the body type of Lotus Esprit?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is 1996 Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?
263 km/h | 163 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.2 sec
0-60 mph: 4.9 sec
What is the power output of Lotus Esprit Coupe 1996 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?
243 Hp, 294 Nm
217 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Lotus Esprit Coupe 1996 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?
2.0 l
1973 cm3
120.4 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Lotus 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Lotus Esprit Coupe 1996 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1996 Lotus Esprit Coupe?
4369 mm
172.01 in.
What is the width of 1996 Lotus Esprit Coupe?
1883 mm
74.13 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1996 Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?
1340 kg
2954 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?
1590 kg
3505 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Lotus Esprit Coupe?
200 l
7.1 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?
5, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Generation
Esprit
Modification (Engine)
2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)
Start of production
1996
End of production
1999
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
19 l/100 km 12.4 US mpg
14.9 UK mpg
5.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
4.9 sec
Maximum speed
263 km/h 163 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
5.5 kg/Hp, 181.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.6 kg/Nm, 219.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
243 Hp @ 6250 rpm.
Power per litre
123.2 Hp/l
Torque
294 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 217 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.
Engine layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
Lotus 920
Engine displacement
1973 cm3 120.4 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
95.3 mm 3.75 in.
Piston Stroke
69.2 mm 2.72 in.
Compression ratio
8:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
24 l 25.36 US qt | 21.12 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1340 kg 2954 lbs.
Max. weight
1590 kg 3505 lbs.
Max load
250 kg 551 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
200 l 7.1 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
73 l 19.28 US gal | 16.06 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4369 mm 172.01 in.
Width
1883 mm 74.13 in.
Height
1150 mm 45.28 in.
Wheelbase
2420 mm 95.28 in.
Front track
1530 mm 60.24 in.
Rear (Back) track
1545 mm 60.83 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
215/40 R17; 245/40 R17
Wheel rim size
17