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Lotus Esprit I 910 S4s 2.2 Turbo Coupe

224 kW305 PS300 hp393 Nm1994–1997

petrol · Coupe · engine 910

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Lotus Esprit I
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Power
224 kW 305 PS · 300 hp
Torque
393 Nm 290 lb-ft
Top speed
270 km/h

A four-cylinder petrol engine with 224 kW (305 PS) and 393 Nm of torque powers the Lotus Esprit I S4s 2.2 Turbo coupe. The Esprit I S4s 2.2 Turbo has rear-wheel drive.

Its output sits mid-range among the 10 versions: 88% up on the entry 2.0 S1 (119 kW), 37 kW below the 3.5 V8 Twin Turbo (261 kW). On top of that, it is the strongest on torque (393 Nm). In figures, it tops out at 270 km/h.

Where the Esprit I S4s 2.2 Turbo stands out

  • Most torque in the range: 393 Nm
  • Top speed of 270 km/h

Engine

Engine code910
FuelPetrol
Cylinders4
Power224 kW 305 PS · 300 hp
Torque393 Nm 290 lb-ft
DriveRear-wheel drive

Performance

Top speed270 km/h 168 mph

Dimensions and weight

Wheelbase2,438 mm 96.0 in

Production

Body typeCoupe
Years1994–1997
GenerationEsprit I (1976–2004)

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