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Lotus Esprit S1
1976 - 1978 |
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| Lotus Esprit S1 review, specs, stats, comparison, rivals, data, details, photos and information on SupercarWorld.com |
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Specs
Metric Imperial |
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| General |
| Class |
Sports Car |
| Body |
2 Door 2 Seat
Coupe |
| Layout |
Mid Engine
Rear Drive |
| Transmission |
5 Speed Manual
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| Number Built |
718 |
| Engine |
| Type |
Conventional |
| Details |
4 cyl |
| Capacity |
120 in3 1973 cc |
| Max Power |
160 bhp @rpm 117 Kw @rpm |
| Max Torque |
140 lb/ft @rpm 190 Nm @rpm |
| Power to Weight |
181 bhp/ton 0.13 Kw/Kg |
| Torque to Weight |
158 lbft/ton 0.21 Nm/Kg |
| Specific Output |
81 bhp/litre |
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| Performance |
| Top Speed |
138 mph 222 kmh |
0 - 30 mph 0 - 48 kmh |
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0 - 60 mph 0 - 100 kmh |
7.5 sec 7.8 sec |
0 - 100 mph 0 - 160 kmh |
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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 |
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60 - 0 mph 97 - 0 kmh |
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0 - 100 - 0 mph 0 - 160 - 0 kmh |
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| Drag Cd |
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| Dimensions |
| Length |
165.0 in 4191 mm |
| Width |
73.3 in 1862 mm |
| Height |
43.7 in 1110 mm |
| Weight |
1984 lbs 900 Kg |
| Wheels (F/R) |
? X 14
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| Pricing |
| New Price |
£n/a |
| Used Price |
£15000 - £40000 |
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| Profile |
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Following the spectacular Giugiaro concept of 1972, the first Series 1 Esprits entered full production in June 1976.
Despite having only 160bhp from its 2 litre engine, the Esprit was good for 0-60mph in around 7 seconds, mainly thanks to its lightweight, fibreglass body (the whole car weighed in at under 2000 lbs). If performance was luke warm, then steering and handling were red hot, a trait shared by many Lotus cars over the years.
The 70's 'wedge' styling still looks the part today. Even the dated tartan interior is going through somewhat of a revival.
Although plagued by reliability problems, the Esprit S1 has become a popular modern day classic, with the best examples fetching over £50k.
The Esprit will forever be linked with James Bond in 'The Spy who Loved Me', although the production model failed to mention 'submarine mode' on the options list!
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| Performance | 5/10 |
| Handling | 7/10 |
| Looks | 9/10 |
| Features | 6/10 |
| Quality | 5/10 |
| Costs | 8/10 |
| Desire | 8/10 |
| Eco | 4/10 |
| Practicality | 3/10 |
| Sound | 5/10 |
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