(1992 model)
| Marque (make) | Lotus | Issued from | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Esprit Sport 300 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Esprit | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Lotus | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4331 mm / 170.5 in / 170.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1859 mm / 73.2 in / 73.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Height | 1151 mm / 45.3 in / 45.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1187 kg / 2617 lb / 2617 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2458 mm / 96.8 in / 96.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Lotus | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 95.3 mm / 3.75 in / 3.75 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.25 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 2174 cm3 / 132.7 cu in / 132.7 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 543.50 cm3/cylinder / 33.166 cu in/cylinder / 33.166 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. output power | 223.7 kW / 304.1 hp / 304.1 hp at |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | at | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 220.6 kW / 299.9 bhp / 299.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 138.0 kW/l / 3.075 bhp/cu in / 3.075 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 252.74 kW/ton / 343.63 bhp/ton / 343.63 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | middle | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS.DW.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.RA.TrL.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Esprit Sport 300
