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Lotus Esprit I 2.0 S1 2.0 Coupe

119 kW162 PS160 hp1976–1978

petrol · 5-speed manual · Coupe · engine 907

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Lotus Esprit I
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Power
119 kW 162 PS · 160 hp
Displacement
1,973 cm³

Built 1976–1978, the Lotus Esprit I 2.0 S1 coupe develops 119 kW (162 PS) from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. A five-speed manual gearbox sends the Esprit I 2.0 S1's drive to the rear wheels.

Of the 10 versions in the Esprit I line-up, the Esprit I 2.0 S1 is the entry version - the 3.5 V8 Twin Turbo (261 kW) delivers 119% more.

Engine

Engine code907
FuelPetrol
Displacement1,973 cm³ 2.0 l · 120 cu in
Cylinders4
Power119 kW 162 PS · 160 hp

Transmission

GearboxManual
Gears5
DriveRear-wheel drive

Production

Body typeCoupe
Years1976–1978
GenerationEsprit I (1976–2004)

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