Lotus Esprit I Sport 300 2.2 Turbo Coupe
225 kW306 PS302 hp389 Nm1993
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- Power
- 225 kW 306 PS · 302 hp
- Torque
- 389 Nm 287 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.8 s
- Kerb weight
- 1,305 kg
- Top speed
- 270 km/h
- Length
- 4,369 mm
The Lotus Esprit I Sport 300 2.2 Turbo uses a four-cylinder petrol engine rated at 225 kW (306 PS) and 389 Nm of torque, in coupe form. The Esprit I Sport 300 2.2 Turbo has rear-wheel drive.
Its output sits mid-range among the 10 versions: 89% up on the entry 2.0 S1 (119 kW), 36 kW below the 3.5 V8 Twin Turbo (261 kW). The car needs 4.8 s to reach 100 km/h, reaches 270 km/h, weighs 1,305 kg and has 234 PS per tonne to work with.
The Esprit I Sport 300 2.2 Turbo in numbers: strong points
- Sports-car acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 4.8 s
- Top speed of 270 km/h
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 225 kW 306 PS · 302 hp |
| Torque | 389 Nm 287 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 270 km/h 168 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,369 mm 172.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,867 mm 73.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,438 mm 96.0 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1993 |
| Generation | Esprit I (1976–2004) |
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