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Lotus Esprit S4S

(1995 model)

Brief specs of 1995 Lotus Esprit S4S

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, 212.5 kW / 285.0 hp / 285.0 hp @ 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm, 393.0 N·m / 289.9 lb·ft / 289.9 lb·ft @ 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 257 km/h / 160 mph / 160 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LotusIssued from1995
ModelEsprit S4SIssued until
SerieEspritNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerLotusCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4414 mm / 173.8 in / 173.8 inTotal (curb) weight1347 kg / 2970 lb / 2970 lb
Width1883 mm / 74.1 in / 74.1 inDry weight
Height1150 mm / 45.3 in / 45.3 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2420 mm / 95.3 in / 95.3 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1520 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 inTowing weight
Track rear1520 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity73 l / 16.1 UK gal / 19.3 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.82  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.84 m2 / 19.8 sq ft / 19.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) 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 supplyEFiEngine 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
SumpMax. output power212.5 kW / 285.0 hp / 285.0 hp at 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque393.0 N·m / 289.9 lb·ft / 289.9 lb·ft at 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm
Compressor type1 Garrett T3/60 turbochargerMaximum rpm
IntercooleryesMax. net output (power at the wheels)107.7 kW / 144.5 hp / 144.5 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output97.8 kW/l / 2.148 bhp/cu in / 2.148 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque180.8 N·m/l / 1.58 lb·ft/cu in / 1.58 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.82
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.89

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed257 km/h / 160 mph / 160 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)4.60 s / 4.60 s / 4.60 sPower-to-weight ratio211.6 kW/ton / 160.3 bhp/ton / 160.3 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)11.40 s / 11.40 s / 11.40 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationmiddleEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3.1Turning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent,U<rans Links, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front8.5 x 17Wheels rear10 x 18
Tyres front235/40 ZR 17Tyres rear285/35 ZR 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front296 mm / 11.7 in / 11.7 inBrake diameter rear300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Esprit S4S

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