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Lotus Esprit Turbo HC

(1989 model)

Brief specs of 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC

2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2174 cm3 / 132.7 cu in / 132.7 cu in, 160.3 kW / 215.0 hp / 215.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 298.0 N·m / 219.8 lb·ft / 219.8 lb·ft @ 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 245 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LotusIssued from1989
ModelEsprit Turbo HCIssued until
SerieEspritNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerLotusCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerGiugiaroCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4510 l / 159.27 cu ft / 159.27 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4191 mm / 165.0 in / 165.0 inTotal (curb) weight1148 kg / 2531 lb / 2531 lb
Width1852 mm / 72.9 in / 72.9 inDry weight
Height1118 mm / 44.0 in / 44.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2438 mm / 96.0 in / 96.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 inTowing weight
Track rear1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 inWeight distribution (front)42.6 % / 42.6 % / 42.6 %
Ground clearance150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 inFuel capacity86 l / 18.9 UK gal / 22.7 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.72  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.35Frontal area (A)1.76 m2 / 18.9 sq ft / 18.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.62 m2 / 6.6 sq ft / 6.6 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)15.3 kW / 20.5 hp / 20.5 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeLotus 910 STotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerLotusValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore95.3 mm / 3.75 in / 3.75 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.25
Fuel supply1 De DHLA 45M carburettorEngine displacement2174 cm3 / 132.7 cu in / 132.7 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity543.50 cm3/cylinder / 33.166 cu in/cylinder / 33.166 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio8.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power160.3 kW / 215.0 hp / 215.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque298.0 N·m / 219.8 lb·ft / 219.8 lb·ft at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm
Compressor type1 Garrett AiResearch T3 turbochargerMaximum rpm
IntercooleryesMax. net output (power at the wheels)82.3 kW / 110.4 hp / 110.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output73.7 kW/l / 1.620 bhp/cu in / 1.620 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque137.1 N·m/l / 1.20 lb·ft/cu in / 1.20 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.76
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.38

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.40 s / 4.40 s / 4.40 sTop (maximal) speed245 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)5.60 s / 5.60 s / 5.60 sPower-to-weight ratio187.3 kW/ton / 141.9 bhp/ton / 141.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)15.00 s / 15.00 s / 15.00 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time14.40 s / 14.40 s / 14.40 s (top 96 km/h / 60 mph / 60 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time26.20 s / 26.20 s / 26.20 s CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationmiddleEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2.8Turning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent,U<rans Links,Trail Radius arms, Coil springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front195/60 VR 15Tyres rear235/60 VR 15
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front258 mm / 10.2 in / 10.2 inBrake diameter rear275 mm / 10.8 in / 10.8 in
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Esprit Turbo HC

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