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Lotus Turbo Esprit
1980 - 1987 |
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Specs
Metric Imperial |
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| General |
| Class |
Supercar |
| Body |
2 Door 2 Seat
Coupe |
| Layout |
Mid Engine
Rear Drive |
| Transmission |
5 Speed Manual
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| Number Built |
3200 |
| Engine |
| Type |
Conventional |
| Details |
Turbo 4 cyl |
| Capacity |
133 in3 2174 cc |
| Max Power |
210 bhp @6250rpm 154 Kw @6250rpm |
| Max Torque |
200 lb/ft @4500rpm 271 Nm @4500rpm |
| Power to Weight |
186 bhp/ton 0.13 Kw/Kg |
| Torque to Weight |
177 lbft/ton 0.24 Nm/Kg |
| Specific Output |
97 bhp/litre |
| Compression |
7.5:1 |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.75 X 3.00 in 95 X 76 mm |
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| Performance |
| Top Speed |
150 mph 241 kmh |
0 - 30 mph 0 - 48 kmh |
2.1 sec |
0 - 60 mph 0 - 100 kmh |
5.6 sec 5.9 sec |
0 - 100 mph 0 - 160 kmh |
15.3 sec |
0 - 124 mph 0 - 200 kmh |
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0 - 186 mph 0 - 300 kmh |
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30 - 70 mph 48 - 113 kmh |
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Standing qtr Mile Standing Km |
14.4sec @95mph 26.6sec @???kmh |
60 - 0 mph 97 - 0 kmh |
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0 - 100 - 0 mph 0 - 160 - 0 kmh |
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| Ring Lap Time |
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| Lateral Accn |
0.89 g |
| Drag Cd |
0.36 |
| Dimensions |
| Length |
165.0 in 4191 mm |
| Width |
73.2 in 1859 mm |
| Height |
43.7 in 1110 mm |
| Weight |
2531 lbs 1148 Kg |
| Wheels (F/R) |
7 X 15
8 X 15 |
| Tyres (F/R) |
195/60 VR15
235/60 VR15 |
| Fuel Capacity |
19 gal 86 L |
| Pricing |
| New Price |
£n/a |
| Used Price |
£15000 - £40000 |
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| Profile |
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Lotus gained true entry into the supercar league with the amazing Turbo Esprit of 1980. The first cars were liveried in the colours of Essex Petroleum, Lotus's racing sponsor at the time, featuring a full leather interior and complex roof mounted stereo - pushing the price to a hefty £21,000! The Turbo's popularity steadily grew due to reduction in price and a 'starring role' in the 1981 Bond movie 'For Your Eyes Only'.
The car adopted a more aggressive stance with the addition of flared sills, engine bay extraction slats and a rear lip spoiler over and above the normally aspirated model. Handling and cornering were exceptional thanks to an improved chassis (designed with a V8 in mind!).
The HC model of 1987 offered a slight increase in performance and was the last of the Giugiaro originals before the Peter Stevens redesign.
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| Performance | 6/10 |
| Handling | 7/10 |
| Looks | 9/10 |
| Features | 7/10 |
| Quality | 6/10 |
| Costs | 8/10 |
| Desire | 6/10 |
| Eco | 3/10 |
| Practicality | 3/10 |
| Sound | 5/10 |
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