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1996 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Lotus

Model

Esprit

Generation

Lotus Esprit

Modification

2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1996

End of production

1999

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

73 l 19.28 US gal
16.06 UK gal

Engine displacement

1973 cm³ 120.4 cu. In.

Power

243 hp (at 6250 rpm)

Torque

294 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 216.84 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

263 km/h 163 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1340 kg 2954.2 lbs

Length

4369 mm 172.01 in

Width

1883 mm 74.13 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

17

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

19 l/100 km 12.38 US mpg
14.87 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.31 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

263 km/h 163 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

5.2 sec

0 - 60 mph

4.9 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

Lotus 920

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Rear, Longitudinal

Turbine

Turbocharger

Engine displacement

1973 cm³ 120.4 cu. In.

Power

243 hp (at 6250 rpm)

Torque

294 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 216.84 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

95.3 mm 3.75 in

Piston Stroke

69.2 mm 2.72 in

Compression ratio

8

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.3 l 6.68 US qt
5.54 UK qt

Coolant

24 l 25.44 US qt
21.12 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

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, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

215/40 R17; 245/40 R17

Wheel rims

17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1340 kg 2954.2 lbs

Max. weight

1590 kg 3505.3 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

200 l 7.06 cu ft

- Max. roof load

250 kg 551.2 lbs

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Lotus Esprit 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 (243 Hp) is made in 1996 1997 1998 1999