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Lotus Esprit S3 2.2

(1981 model)

Brief specs of 1981 Lotus Esprit S3 2.2

2-door 2-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, 2172 cm3 / 132.5 cu in / 132.5 cu in, 155.0 kW / 207.9 hp / 207.9 hp @ 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm, 277.0 N·m / 204.3 lb·ft / 204.3 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LotusIssued from1981
ModelEsprit S3 2.2Issued until
SerieEspritNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerLotusCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4530 l / 159.98 cu ft / 159.98 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4200 mm / 165.4 in / 165.4 inTotal (curb) weight1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb
Width1870 mm / 73.6 in / 73.6 inDry weight
Height1120 mm / 44.1 in / 44.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2450 mm / 96.5 in / 96.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity71 l / 15.6 UK gal / 18.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.71  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)1.78 m2 / 19.2 sq ft / 19.2 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.53 m2 / 5.7 sq ft / 5.7 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)13.3 kW / 17.8 hp / 17.8 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement2172 cm3 / 132.5 cu in / 132.5 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignCompression ratio
SumpMax. output power155.0 kW / 207.9 hp / 207.9 hp at 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque277.0 N·m / 204.3 lb·ft / 204.3 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)62.0 kW / 83.1 hp / 83.1 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output71.4 kW/l / 1.568 bhp/cu in / 1.568 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque127.5 N·m/l / 1.12 lb·ft/cu in / 1.12 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio175.8 kW/ton / 133.2 bhp/ton / 133.2 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 locationmiddleEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Esprit S3 2.2

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