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(1979 model)
2-seater convertible (cabriolet), 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2174 cm3 / 132.7 cu in / 132.7 cu in, 119.0 kW / 159.6 hp / 159.6 hp, 217.0 N·m / 160.0 lb·ft / 160.0 lb·ft, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 218 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Lotus | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Esprit S2 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Esprit | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Lotus | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | convertible (cabriolet) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4200 mm / 165.4 in / 165.4 in | Total (curb) weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1860 mm / 73.2 in / 73.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1120 mm / 44.1 in / 44.1 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2440 mm / 96.1 in / 96.1 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.72 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.77 m2 / 19.1 sq ft / 19.1 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | ||
| Fuel | Stroke | ||
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Fuel supply | Carburettor | Engine displacement | 2174 cm3 / 132.7 cu in / 132.7 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | ||
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 119.0 kW / 159.6 hp / 159.6 hp at | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 217.0 N·m / 160.0 lb·ft / 160.0 lb·ft at |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 47.6 kW / 63.8 hp / 63.8 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 54.7 kW/l / 1.203 bhp/cu in / 1.203 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 99.8 N·m/l / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 218 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | middle | Engine alignment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | disc | |
| Brake diameter front | 267 mm / 10.5 in / 10.5 in | Brake diameter rear | |
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Esprit S2
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