1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo 2DR Coupe
2DR Coupe
5.9 sec
0-60 mph
14.7 sec
@ 95 mph
205 hp
Power
194 lb-ft
Torque
2,696 lbs
Rear-wheel Drive
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):
5.9 sec
0-60 mph:
6.27 sec
0-100 mph:
16.27 sec
60-130 mph:
26.83 sec
Top Speed:
148 mph
Distance
⅛ mile:
9.56 sec @ 76.4 mph
¼ mile:
14.67 sec @ 95.3 mph
½ mile:
23 sec @ 117.7 mph
1 mile:
37.19 sec @ 134.3 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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