Lotus Esprit I Turbo HC 2.2 Coupe
160 kW218 PS215 hp298 Nm1987
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- Power
- 160 kW 218 PS · 215 hp
- Torque
- 298 Nm 220 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,280 kg
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
The Lotus Esprit I Turbo HC 2.2 uses a four-cylinder petrol engine rated at 160 kW (218 PS) and 298 Nm of torque, in coupe form. The Esprit I Turbo HC 2.2 has rear-wheel drive.
Within the Esprit I line-up of 10 versions, it delivers 34% more power than the entry 2.0 S1 (119 kW) and 101 kW less than the 3.5 V8 Twin Turbo (261 kW). On top of that, it is the lightest (1,280 kg). In figures, it tops out at 235 km/h and has 170 PS per tonne to work with.
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 160 kW 218 PS · 215 hp |
| Torque | 298 Nm 220 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph |
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Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,280 kg 2,822 lb |
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Production
| Body type | Coupe |
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| Years | 1987 |
| Generation | Esprit I (1976–2004) |
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