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Lotus Emme 422 T

(1998 model)

Brief specs of 1998 Lotus Emme 422 T

4-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, 194.0 kW / 260.2 hp / 260.2 hp, 353.9 N·m / 261.0 lb·ft / 261.0 lb·ft, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 275 km/h / 171 mph / 171 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LotusIssued from1998
ModelEmme 422 TIssued until
SerieEmmeNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerLotusCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats4
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3950 l / 139.49 cu ft / 139.49 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4630 mm / 182.3 in / 182.3 inTotal (curb) weight678 kg / 1495 lb / 1495 lb
Width1810 mm / 71.3 in / 71.3 inDry weight
Height1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2770 mm / 109.1 in / 109.1 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.67  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.17 m2 / 23.3 sq ft / 23.3 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 ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
FuelStroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyEngine displacement2174 cm3 / 132.7 cu in / 132.7 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio
SumpMax. output power194.0 kW / 260.2 hp / 260.2 hp at
AspirationMax. torque353.9 N·m / 261.0 lb·ft / 261.0 lb·ft at
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)51.1 kW / 68.5 hp / 68.5 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output89.2 kW/l / 1.961 bhp/cu in / 1.961 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque162.8 N·m/l / 1.42 lb·ft/cu in / 1.42 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed275 km/h / 171 mph / 171 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)4.90 s / 4.90 s / 4.90 sPower-to-weight ratio391.1 kW/ton / 296.3 bhp/ton / 296.3 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel 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 locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front235/40-R17Tyres rear225/45-R16
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Emme 422 T

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