Lotus Esprit I S4 2.2 Turbo Coupe
197 kW268 PS264 hp354 Nm1993–1996
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- Power
- 197 kW 268 PS · 264 hp
- Torque
- 354 Nm 261 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.0 s
- Kerb weight
- 1,340 kg
Built 1993–1996, the Lotus Esprit I S4 2.2 Turbo coupe develops 197 kW (268 PS) and 354 Nm of torque from a four-cylinder petrol engine. The Esprit I S4 2.2 Turbo has rear-wheel drive.
Its output sits mid-range among the 10 versions: 66% up on the entry 2.0 S1 (119 kW), 64 kW below the 3.5 V8 Twin Turbo (261 kW). According to our catalog data, the Esprit I S4 2.2 Turbo needs 5.0 s to reach 100 km/h, reaches 265 km/h, weighs 1,340 kg and has 200 PS per tonne to work with.
What the figures favour in the Esprit I S4 2.2 Turbo
- Sports-car acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 5.0 s
- Top speed of 265 km/h
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 197 kW 268 PS · 264 hp |
| Torque | 354 Nm 261 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 265 km/h 165 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 2,438 mm 96.0 in |
|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 1,340 kg 2,954 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1993–1996 |
| Generation | Esprit I (1976–2004) |
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