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Lotus Esprit S2 JPS Commemorative Edition EU-Market Specs

(1978 - 1979) - Technical Specifications for Years 1978, 1979

Petrol

120.2 cu-in
1969 cm³

Inline 4

160 HP
162 PS / 119 kW

140 lb-ft
190 Nm

138 Mph
222 km/h

22 MPG
10.6 L/100 km
27 MPG UK

Lotus Esprit S2 JPS Commemorative Edition EU-Market Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	Esprit S2 - 1978 Update

Body :	Coupé

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Lotus Esprit S2 JPS Commemorative Edition EU-Market Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	Lotus 907

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	2 x DellOrto DHLA 45 E Carburettors

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Mid-engine

Engine displacement :	120.2 cu-in / 1969 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.75 x 2.72 inches 95.20 x 69.09 mm

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	9.50

Horsepower :	160 HP / 162 PS / 119 kW @ 6200 rpm

Maximum torque :	140 lb-ft / 190 Nm @ 4900 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual


Lotus Esprit S2 JPS Commemorative Edition EU-Market Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	22 MPG 10.6 L/100 km 27 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	31 MPG 7.5 L/100 km 38 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	26 MPG 9 L/100 km 31 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	15 MPG 15.2 L/100 km 19 MPG UK

Range :	398 miles / 641 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	18 gallons 68 L 15 UK gallons

Lotus Esprit S2 JPS Commemorative Edition EU-Market Performance

Top Speed :	138 Mph / 222 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h) :	6.8 s

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	7.1 s


Lotus Esprit S2 JPS Commemorative Edition EU-Market Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	95.98 inches / 243.8 cm

Length :	165 inches / 419.1 cm

Width :	72.99 inches / 185.4 cm

Height :	43.74 inches / 111.1 cm

Front Axle :	59.49 inches / 151.1 cm

Rear Axle :	60.51 inches / 153.7 cm

Ground clearance :	5.51 inches / 14 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.36

Curb Weight :	2253 lbs / 1022 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	6.3 kg/hp


Lotus Esprit S2 JPS Commemorative Edition EU-Market Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	2 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	7 cu-ft / 198 L


Lotus Esprit S2 JPS Commemorative Edition EU-Market Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (9.69 inches / 246 mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (10.59 inches / 269 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/60 R14

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/70 R14

Front Suspension :	Independent, upper A-arm, lower lateral-links. Coil springs, telescopic dampers, and-roll bar.

Rear Suspension :	Independent, upper transverse link, lower lateral-links. Coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar.