2002 Zato L3s

The Zato L3s is a roadster with 2 doors and a mid mounted engine which transmits the power to the rear wheels. Its 1.9 litre engine is a turbocharged, single overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder that produces 138 bhp (140 PS/103 kW) of power at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 302 N·m (223 lb·ft/30.8 kgm) at 2200 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 5 speed manual gearbox. The Zato L3s weighs a stated 705 kg at the kerb. Maximum speed claimed is 200 km/h or 124 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door roadster with 2 seats
Length
3980 mm
Weight
705 kg
Engine type
turbocharged diesel
Engine size
1.9 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
140 PS / 138 bhp / 103 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
302 Nm / 223 ft.lb / 30.8 kgm @ 2200 rpm
Top speed
200 km/h / 124 mph

2002 Zato L3s specifications

2002 Zato L3s data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater roadster
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2400 mm	94.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1488 mm	58.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1493 mm	58.8 inches
Length	3980 mm	156.7 inches
Width	1740 mm	68.5 inches
Height	985 mm	38.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.66
Kerb weight	705 kg	1554 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	65 litres	14.3 [17.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged diesel
Engine manufacturer	Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.9 litre 1896 cc (115.701 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	79.5 × 95.5 mm 3.13 × 3.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.83
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	140 PS (138 bhp) (103 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque	302 Nm (223 ft·lb) (30.8 kgm) at 2200 rpm
Specific output	54.3 kW/litre 73.8 ps/litre 72.8 bhp/litre 1.19 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	159.28 Nm/litre 1.93 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system	direct diesel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	2001.6 kPa (290.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	474 cc
Aspiration	Turbo D.
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	200 km/h (124 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 198.47 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.2 PS/kg 145.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 kW/kg 195.74 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.2 bhp/kg 0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 6.85 kg/kW 11.44 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	195/50 R 15
Tyres rear	195/50 R 15
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	440264
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	15.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2002 Zato L3s added 2015-10-24. Last modified 2020-03-16.