Lotus Esprit I GT3 2.0 Turbo Coupe
179 kW243 PS240 hp294 Nm1996–1999
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- Power
- 179 kW 243 PS · 240 hp
- Torque
- 294 Nm 217 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.8 s
- Kerb weight
- 1,380 kg
A four-cylinder petrol engine with 179 kW (243 PS) and 294 Nm of torque powers the Lotus Esprit I GT3 2.0 Turbo coupe. The Esprit I GT3 2.0 Turbo has rear-wheel drive.
Its output sits mid-range among the 10 versions: 50% up on the entry 2.0 S1 (119 kW), 82 kW below the 3.5 V8 Twin Turbo (261 kW). On paper, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 s, tops out at 263 km/h, tips the scales at 1,380 kg and has 176 PS per tonne to work with.
Where the Esprit I GT3 2.0 Turbo stands out
- Sports-car acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 4.8 s
- Top speed of 263 km/h
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 179 kW 243 PS · 240 hp |
| Torque | 294 Nm 217 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 263 km/h 163 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,380 kg 3,042 lb |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1996–1999 |
| Generation | Esprit I (1976–2004) |
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