Basic Info
Year: 1983
Make: Lotus
Model: Esprit Turbo
Trim: 2DR Coupe
Style: 2DR Coupe
Base Price: $47,984
Drive: Rear-wheel Drive
Curb Weight: 2,696 lbs
Length: 169 in.
Width: 73 in.
Height: 44.5 in.
Wheelbase: 96 in.
Drag Coefficient: 0.35
Make: Lotus
Model: Esprit Turbo
Trim: 2DR Coupe
Style: 2DR Coupe
Base Price: $47,984
Drive: Rear-wheel Drive
Curb Weight: 2,696 lbs
Length: 169 in.
Width: 73 in.
Height: 44.5 in.
Wheelbase: 96 in.
Drag Coefficient: 0.35
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
Torque: 194 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm
Engine: 2.2l Turbocharged I-4
Displacement: 2.2 liters
Engine Config: Mid
Redline: 6,800 rpm
Power/Torque Curve
Drivetrain
Transmission: 5-speed Manual
Final Drive: 4.375
Gear Ratios
Gear Ratios
1: 2.923
2: 1.941
3: 1.321
4: 0.97
5: 0.757
Drive: Rear-wheel Drive
Front Tires: P195/60VR15
Rear Tires: P235/60VR15
Tire Compound: Summer Performance
Front Tires: P195/60VR15
Rear Tires: P235/60VR15
Tire Compound: Summer Performance
Performance
All times below are derived from the MotorMatchup advanced vehicle simulation.Street Surface
0-60 mph (1ft): 6.26 sec0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
0-100 mph: 15.8 sec
60-130 mph: 25.2 sec
60 ft: 2.34 sec
330 ft: 6.18 sec
⅛ mile: 9.42 sec @77.4 mph
¼ mile: 14.54 sec @96.1 mph
½ mile: 22.84 sec @116 mph
1 mile: 36.98 sec @135.5 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.9 sec
0-200 km/h: 27.58 sec
Top Speed (simulated): 146 mph
Prepped Surface
0-60 mph (1ft): 6.28 sec0-60 mph: 6.62 sec
0-100 mph: 15.94 sec
60-130 mph: 25.74 sec
60 ft: 2.34 sec
330 ft: 6.2 sec
⅛ mile: 9.44 sec @77.3 mph
¼ mile: 14.58 sec @95.8 mph
½ mile: 22.9 sec @115.5 mph
1 mile: 37.1 sec @135 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.94 sec
0-200 km/h: 27.98 sec
Fuel & Efficiency
MPG Highway: 25 mpgMPG City: 14 mpg
Fuel Capacity: 22.7 gal.
Estimated Range: 454 miles
Drag Coefficient: 0.35
