Lotus Esprit 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Lotus Esprit 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp) /Coupe 1980 - 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 Turbo (218 Hp)?

10.6 l/100 km
22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l

How fast is 1980 Esprit 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp)?

241 km/h | 150 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.6 sec
0-60 mph: 5.3 sec

What is the power output of Lotus Esprit Coupe 1980 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp)?

218 Hp, 298 Nm
220 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Lotus Esprit Coupe 1980 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp)?

2.2 l
2174 cm³
132.67 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1980 Lotus 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Lotus Esprit Coupe 1980 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1980 Lotus Esprit Coupe?

4330 mm
170.47 in.

What is the width of 1980 Lotus Esprit Coupe?

1860 mm
73.23 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1980 Lotus Esprit 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp)?

1370 kg
3020 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1980 Lotus Esprit Coupe?

200 l
7.1 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1980 Lotus Esprit 2.2 Turbo (218 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Lotus

Model

Esprit

Generation

Esprit

Modification (Engine)

2.2 Turbo (218 Hp)

Start of production

1980

End of production

1991

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.2 l/100 km 13.7 US mpg
16.4 UK mpg
5.8 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

10.6 l/100 km 22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

5.3 sec

Maximum speed

241 km/h 150 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.3 kg/Hp, 159.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.6 kg/Nm, 217.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

218 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

100.3 Hp/l

Torque

298 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 220 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Lotus 910, Lotus 910S

Engine displacement

2174 cm³ 132.67 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

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

1370 kg 3020 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

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