The Coupe version of the Esprit model has a 1973 cc (120.3 ci) 16 valve Straight 4 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.
This particular Lotus Esprit S1 2.0 has a 5 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.
The Esprit's 1973 cc (120.3 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 162 bhp (120 kW) @ 6200 rpm.
The Lotus Esprit produces torque measuring 140 lb-ft (189.8 Nm) @ 4900 rpm.
The Esprit weighs around 900 kg (1984 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 180.0 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 155.5 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Lotus Esprit S1 2.0 - [1975] has a top speed of 137 mph (220.4 kph)
This Esprit accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 6.50 seconds or 0-100kph in 6.7s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 14.28 seconds with a trap speed of 93.5 mph.
Alfa-Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4
Engine: Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 3195cc 24v V6
Top Speed: 149 mph
0-60mph: 6.90 seconds
BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80
Engine: Twin Turbo Petrol | 2993cc 24v St6
Top Speed: 302.5 kph
0-100kph: 3.4 seconds
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