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1996 Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)

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Key specs

Lotus Esprit Coupe 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

What is the body type, Lotus Esprit?Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is the car, 1996 Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?263 km/h | 163.42 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.2 sec
0-60 mph: 4.9 sec
How much power, Lotus Esprit Coupe 1996 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?243 Hp, 294 Nm
216.84 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Lotus Esprit Coupe 1996 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?2.0 l
1973 cm3
120.4 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1996 Lotus 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Lotus Esprit Coupe 1996 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1996 Lotus Esprit Coupe?4369 mm
172.01 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1996 Lotus Esprit Coupe?1883 mm
74.13 in.
What is the curb weight, 1996 Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?1340 kg
2954.19 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1996 Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?1590 kg
3505.35 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1996 Lotus Esprit Coupe?200 l
7.06 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1996 Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Specs

General information
BrandLotus
Model Esprit
Generation Esprit
Modification (Engine) 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 19 l/100 km 12.38 US mpg
14.87 UK mpg
5.26 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.31 UK mpg
12.5 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 4.9 sec
Maximum speed 263 km/h 163.42 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.5 kg/Hp, 181.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.6 kg/Nm, 219.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 243 Hp @ 6250 rpm.
Power per litre 123.2 Hp/l
Torque 294 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 216.84 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.
Engine layout Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code Lotus 920
Engine displacement 1973 cm3 120.4 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 95.3 mm 3.75 in.
Piston Stroke 69.2 mm 2.72 in.
Compression ratio 8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 6.3 l 6.66 US qt | 5.54 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 24 l 25.36 US qt | 21.12 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1340 kg 2954.19 lbs.
Max. weight 1590 kg 3505.35 lbs.
Max load 250 kg 551.16 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 200 l 7.06 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 73 l 19.28 US gal | 16.06 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4369 mm 172.01 in.
Width 1883 mm 74.13 in.
Height 1150 mm 45.28 in.
Wheelbase 2420 mm 95.28 in.
Front track 1530 mm 60.24 in.
Rear (Back) track 1545 mm 60.83 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 215/40 R17; 245/40 R17
Wheel rims size17