1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo 2DR Coupe
2DR Coupe
7.4 sec
0-60 mph
15.9 sec
@ 96 mph
205 hp
Power
194 lb-ft
Torque
2,696 lbs
Rear-wheel Drive
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Overview
Vehicle Details
Year:
1983
Make:
Lotus
Model:
Esprit Turbo
Trim:
2DR Coupe
Style:
2DR Coupe
Base Price:
$47,984
Drive:
Rear-wheel Drive
Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight:
2,696 lbs
Length:
169 in.
Width:
73 in.
Height:
44.5 in.
Wheelbase:
96 in.
Drag Coefficient:
0.35
MPG:
14 city / 25 hwy
Fuel:
22.7 gal. / 454 mi range
Engine & Powertrain
Horsepower:
205 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque:
194 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm
Engine:
2.2l Turbocharged I-4
Displacement:
2.2 liters
Engine Config:
Mid
Redline:
6,800 rpm
Dyno Chart
Power vs torque across the rev range
Performance
All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.
Acceleration
0-60 mph (1ft):
7.33 sec
0-60 mph:
7.84 sec
0-100 mph (1ft):
16.83 sec
0-100 mph:
17.34 sec
60-130 mph:
23.79 sec
100-150 mph:
46.03 sec
Top Speed:
152 mph
Distance
⅛ mile:
10.79 sec @ 75.5 mph
¼ mile:
15.91 sec @ 95.9 mph
½ mile:
24.12 sec @ 119.9 mph
1 mile:
38.01 sec @ 138.3 mph
Drivetrain
Front Tires:
P195/60VR15
Rear Tires:
P235/60VR15
Tire Compound:
Summer Performance
Transmission:
5-speed Manual
Final Drive:
4.375
Gear Ratios
1: 2.923
2: 1.941
3: 1.321
4: 0.97
5: 0.757
Speed vs RPM
Gear spacing and speed bands
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