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Lotus Esprit S4 S

(1995 model)

Brief specs of 1995 Lotus Esprit S4 S

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, 223.7 kW / 300.0 hp / 300.0 hp @ 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm, 380.0 N·m / 280.3 lb·ft / 280.3 lb·ft @ 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 266 km/h / 165 mph / 165 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LotusIssued from1995
ModelEsprit S4 SIssued 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)4510 l / 159.27 cu ft / 159.27 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4369 mm / 172.0 in / 172.0 inTotal (curb) weight1315 kg / 2899 lb / 2899 lb
Width1867 mm / 73.5 in / 73.5 inDry weight
Height1151 mm / 45.3 in / 45.3 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2438 mm / 96.0 in / 96.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1529 mm / 60.2 in / 60.2 inTowing weight
Track rear1544 mm / 60.8 in / 60.8 inWeight distribution (front)47.0 % / 47.0 % / 47.0 %
Ground clearance104 mm / 4.1 in / 4.1 inFuel capacity73 l / 16.1 UK gal / 19.3 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.79  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.83 m2 / 19.7 sq ft / 19.7 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) (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 supplyFuel injectionEngine 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 power223.7 kW / 300.0 hp / 300.0 hp at 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque380.0 N·m / 280.3 lb·ft / 280.3 lb·ft at 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)102.9 kW / 138.0 hp / 138.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output102.9 kW/l / 2.261 bhp/cu in / 2.261 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque174.8 N·m/l / 1.53 lb·ft/cu in / 1.53 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)3.70 s / 3.70 s / 3.70 sTop (maximal) speed266 km/h / 165 mph / 165 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)4.70 s / 4.70 s / 4.70 sPower-to-weight ratio228.1 kW/ton / 172.9 bhp/ton / 172.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)11.60 s / 11.60 s / 11.60 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 circle10.6 m / 34.8 ft / 34.8 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent,U<rans Links, Trailing arm, Coil springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front235/40-ZR17Tyres rear285/35-ZR18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter front296 mm / 11.7 in / 11.7 inBrake diameter rear300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Esprit S4 S

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