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LotusLotus Esprit 2.2 i Turbo (231 Hp)1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i Turbo (231 Hp) /Coupe 1985 - 1991/
What is the body type of Lotus Esprit?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Lotus Esprit 2.2 i Turbo (231 Hp)?
9.9 l/100 km
23.8 US mpg
28.5 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
How fast is 1985 Esprit 2.2 i Turbo (231 Hp)?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.5 sec
0-60 mph: 5.2 sec
What is the power output of Lotus Esprit Coupe 1985 2.2 i Turbo (231 Hp)?
231 Hp, 295 Nm
218 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Lotus Esprit Coupe 1985 2.2 i Turbo (231 Hp)?
2.2 l
2174 cm3
132.67 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1985 Lotus 2.2 i Turbo (231 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Lotus Esprit Coupe 1985 2.2 i Turbo (231 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1985 Lotus Esprit Coupe?
4330 mm
170.47 in.
What is the width of 1985 Lotus Esprit Coupe?
1860 mm
73.23 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1985 Lotus Esprit 2.2 i Turbo (231 Hp)?
1270 kg
2800 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1985 Lotus Esprit Coupe?
200 l
7.1 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1985 Lotus Esprit 2.2 i Turbo (231 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
2.2 i Turbo (231 Hp)
Start of production
1985
End of production
1991
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
15.7 l/100 km 15 US mpg
18 UK mpg
6.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.3 l/100 km 28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.9 l/100 km 23.8 US mpg
28.5 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.2 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
5.5 kg/Hp, 181.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.3 kg/Nm, 232.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
231 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre
106.3 Hp/l
Torque
295 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 218 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
Lotus 910, Lotus 910S
Engine displacement
2174 cm3 132.67 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
95.29 mm 3.75 in.
Piston Stroke
76.2 mm 3 in.
Compression ratio
8:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Single-point injection
Engine aspiration
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1270 kg 2800 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
4330 mm 170.47 in.
Width
1860 mm 73.23 in.
Height
1150 mm 45.28 in.
Wheelbase
2440 mm 96.06 in.
Front track
1525 mm 60.04 in.
Rear (Back) track
1555 mm 61.22 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
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
215/50 R15; 245/50 R16
Wheel rim size
15; 16