Lotus Esprit I specs: all versions
1976–2004 · 10 versions in our catalog. Read the full story
- 2.0 l S1119 kW (162 PS)PetrolCoupe
- Turbo 2.2157 kW (213 PS)PetrolCoupe
- Turbo HC 2.2160 kW (218 PS)PetrolCoupe
- GT3 2.0 Turbo179 kW (243 PS)PetrolCoupe
- S4 2.2 Turbo197 kW (268 PS)PetrolCoupe
- Turbo SE 2.2197 kW (268 PS)PetrolCoupe
- S4s 2.2 Turbo224 kW (305 PS)PetrolCoupe
- Sport 300 2.2 Turbo225 kW (306 PS)PetrolCoupe
- 3.5 l Sport 350 V8 Twin Turbo261 kW (355 PS)PetrolCoupe
- 3.5 l V8 Twin Turbo261 kW (355 PS)PetrolCoupe
Engines
| Version | Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox | Drive | Production years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 2.0 | 2.0 l · 4 cyl · Petrol907 | 119 kW162 PS · 160 hp | — | 5-sp Manual | Rear-wheel drive | 1976–1978 |
| Turbo 2.2 | 4 cyl · Petrol910 | 157 kW213 PS · 211 hp | 271 Nm200 lb-ft | — | Rear-wheel drive | 1980–1981 |
| Turbo HC 2.2 | 4 cyl · Petrol | 160 kW218 PS · 215 hp | 298 Nm220 lb-ft | — | Rear-wheel drive | 1987 |
| GT3 2.0 Turbo | 4 cyl · Petrol | 179 kW243 PS · 240 hp | 294 Nm217 lb-ft | — | Rear-wheel drive | 1996–1999 |
| Turbo SE 2.2 | 4 cyl · Petrol910S | 197 kW268 PS · 264 hp | — | — | Rear-wheel drive | 1987–1993 |
| S4 2.2 Turbo | 4 cyl · Petrol | 197 kW268 PS · 264 hp | 354 Nm261 lb-ft | — | Rear-wheel drive | 1993–1996 |
| S4s 2.2 Turbo | 4 cyl · Petrol910 | 224 kW305 PS · 300 hp | 393 Nm290 lb-ft | — | Rear-wheel drive | 1994–1997 |
| Sport 300 2.2 Turbo | 4 cyl · Petrol | 225 kW306 PS · 302 hp | 389 Nm287 lb-ft | — | Rear-wheel drive | 1993 |
| V8 3.5 Twin Turbo | 3.5 l · 8 cyl · Petrol918 | 261 kW355 PS · 350 hp | — | — | Rear-wheel drive | 1996–2004 |
| Sport 350 3.5 V8 Twin Turbo | 3.5 l · 8 cyl · Petrol918 | 261 kW355 PS · 350 hp | — | — | Rear-wheel drive | 1999–2001 |
Performance
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo 2.2 | — | 241 km/h150 mph |
| Turbo HC 2.2 | — | 235 km/h146 mph |
| GT3 2.0 Turbo | 4.8 s0–62 mph | 263 km/h163 mph |
| S4 2.2 Turbo | 5.0 s0–62 mph | 265 km/h165 mph |
| S4s 2.2 Turbo | — | 270 km/h168 mph |
| Sport 300 2.2 Turbo | 4.8 s0–62 mph | 270 km/h168 mph |
| V8 3.5 Twin Turbo | — | 280 km/h174 mph |
| Sport 350 3.5 V8 Twin Turbo | 4.4 s0–62 mph | — |
Dimensions and weight
| Version | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo HC 2.2 | — | — | — | 1,280 kg2,822 lb |
| GT3 2.0 Turbo | — | — | — | 1,380 kg3,042 lb |
| S4 2.2 Turbo | — | — | 2,438 mm96.0 in | 1,340 kg2,954 lb |
| S4s 2.2 Turbo | — | — | 2,438 mm96.0 in | — |
| Sport 300 2.2 Turbo | 4,369 mm172.0 in | 1,867 mm73.5 in | 2,438 mm96.0 in | 1,305 kg2,877 lb |
| Sport 350 3.5 V8 Twin Turbo | — | — | — | 1,300 kg2,866 lb |