(1993 model)
| Marque (make) | Lotus | Issued from | 1993 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Esprit Turbo S4 | 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 | 1338 kg / 2950 lb / 2950 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2458 mm / 96.8 in / 96.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1554 mm / 61.2 in / 61.2 in | 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 | 8.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. output power | 196.9 kW / 267.7 hp / 267.7 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm |
| Compressor type | 1 Garrett TB03 turbo | Max. torque | 353.0 Nm / 260.4 lbft / 260.4 lbft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm |
| Intercooler | L/G | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 194.2 kW / 264.0 bhp / 264.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 121.4 kW/l / 2.705 bhp/cu in / 2.705 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 162.37 Nm/l / 1.420 lbft/cu in / 1.420 lbft/cu in |
| 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 | 197.31 kW/ton / 268.27 bhp/ton / 268.27 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 | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| 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 | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Esprit Turbo S4
