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Lotus Esprit I 910 Turbo 2.2 Coupe

157 kW213 PS211 hp271 Nm1980–1981

petrol · Coupe · engine 910

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Lotus Esprit I
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Power
157 kW 213 PS · 211 hp
Torque
271 Nm 200 lb-ft
Top speed
241 km/h

The Lotus Esprit I Turbo 2.2 produces 157 kW (213 PS) and 271 Nm of torque from a four-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a coupe. The Esprit I Turbo 2.2 has rear-wheel drive.

Against the entry 2.0 S1 (119 kW), the Esprit I Turbo 2.2 gains 32% in power; the 3.5 V8 Twin Turbo (261 kW), strongest of the 10, has 104 kW more. According to our catalog data, the Esprit I Turbo 2.2 reaches 241 km/h.

Engine

Engine code910
FuelPetrol
Cylinders4
Power157 kW 213 PS · 211 hp
Torque271 Nm 200 lb-ft
DriveRear-wheel drive

Performance

Top speed241 km/h 150 mph

Production

Body typeCoupe
Years1980–1981
GenerationEsprit I (1976–2004)

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