Full specs1975 Lotus Esprit specifications
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé | ||
| Number of doors | 2 | ||
| Designer | |||
| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2438 mm | 96 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1511 mm | 59.5 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1511 mm | 59.5 inches | |
| Length | 4191 mm | 165 inches | |
| Width | 1861 mm | 73.3 inches | |
| Height | 1111 mm | 43.7 inches | |
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Kerb weight | 900 kg | 1984 lb | |
| Weight distribution | 44% front | ||
| fuel tank capacity | 68.2 litres | 15 [18] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | 0.34 | ||
| Frontal area | |||
| CdA | |||
| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Lotus | ||
| Engine code | Lotus 907 | ||
| Cylinders | Straight 4 | ||
| Capacity | 2 litre 1973 cc (120.4 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 95.2 × 69.3 mm
3.75 × 2.73 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Valve gear | double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output | 162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW) at 6200 rpm |
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| maximum torque | 190 Nm (140 ft·lb) (19.4 kgm) at 4900 rpm |
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| Specific output | 60.5 kW/litre 82.2 ps/litre 81.1 bhp/litre 1.33 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque |
96.3 Nm/litre
1.16 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | |||
| compression ratio | 9.5:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 2 Dell'Orto DHLA 45 carburettors | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 1210.1 kPa (175.5 psi) | ||
| Maximum RPM | |||
| crankshaft bearings | 5 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 493.25 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | N | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | 4.9 s | ||
| Acceleration 0-60mph | 6.5 s | ||
| Acceleration 0-100km/h | 6.8 s | ||
| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | 15 s | ||
| Standing kilometre | |||
| Maximum speed | 221 km/h (137 mph) | ||
| Power-to-weight ratio | Higher is better 180.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.18 PS/kg 132.57 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 kW/kg 177.78 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.18 bhp/kg 0.08 bhp/lb |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | Lower is better 7.54 kg/kW 12.6 lb/bhp |
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| fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
| litres/100km | |||
| km/litre | |||
| UK MPG | |||
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| Carbon dioxide emissions | |||
| Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? | |||
| VED band (UK) | |||
| CO2 Effizienz (DE) | |||
| chassis | |||
| Engine position | mid | ||
| Engine layout | longitudinal | ||
| Drive wheels | rear wheel drive | ||
| Torque split | N/A | ||
| Steering | power assisted rack & pinion | ||
| turns lock-to-lock | |||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | I.W.CS. | ||
| Rear suspension | I.W.CS. | ||
| Wheel size front | |||
| Wheel size rear | |||
| Tyres front | |||
| Tyres rear | |||
| Brakes F/R | Di/Di | ||
| Front brake diameter | |||
| Rear brake diameter | |||
| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 5 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.38 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 27038 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | |||
| RAC rating | 22.5 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1975 Lotus Esprit added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-04-09. |
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