Lotus Esprit S3 1981 specs
General information
| Model: | Lotus Esprit S3 |
| Year: | 1981 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Lotus |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Middle |
| Displacement: | 2174 ccm |
| Max power: | 160.7 PS (119 kW) at 6500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 221 Nm at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 95.3 x 76.2 mm (3.8 x 3 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 9.1 litres/100 km (25.85 miles per gallon) |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 217 km/h (134.8 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 7 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1506 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 4530 litres (1197 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks, 274 mm |
| Front tire dimensions: | 205/70-R14 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 205/70-R14 |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1067 kg (2352.3 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4200 mm (165.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1860 mm (73.2 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1120 mm (44.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2490 mm (98 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 31 litres (8.19 gallons) |
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