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Esprit X180 Versions

Lotus Esprit X180 2.2 Specs

(1987 - 1989) - Technical Specifications for Years 1987, 1988, 1989

Petrol

132.7 cu-in
2174 cm³

Inline 4

172 HP
174 PS / 128 kW

163 lb-ft
221 Nm

138 Mph
222 km/h

23 MPG
10.1 L/100 km
28 MPG UK

Lotus Esprit X180 2.2 Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	Esprit X180 - 1988 Update

Body :	Coupé

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Lotus Esprit X180 2.2 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	Lotus 912 S

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	2 x Dell Orto DHLA 45 Carburettors

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Mid-engine

Engine displacement :	132.7 cu-in / 2174 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.75 x 3 inches 95.30 x 76.20 mm

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	10.90

Horsepower :	172 HP / 174 PS / 128 kW @ 6500 rpm

Maximum torque :	163 lb-ft / 221 Nm @ 5000 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual


Lotus Esprit X180 2.2 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	23 MPG 10.1 L/100 km 28 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	33 MPG 7.1 L/100 km 40 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	28 MPG 8.5 L/100 km 33 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	16 MPG 14.6 L/100 km 19 MPG UK

Range :	412 miles / 663 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	17.7 gallons 67 L 14.7 UK gallons


Lotus Esprit X180 2.2 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	95.98 inches / 243.8 cm

Length :	170.47 inches / 433.0 cm

Width :	73.23 inches / 186.0 cm

Height :	44.8 inches / 113.8 cm

Front Axle :	60 inches / 152.4 cm

Rear Axle :	61.18 inches / 155.4 cm

Ground clearance :	5 inches / 12.7 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.35

Curb Weight :	2595 lbs / 1177 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	6.8 kg/hp


Lotus Esprit X180 2.2 Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	2 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	8.2 cu-ft / 232 L


Lotus Esprit X180 2.2 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (10.2 inches / 259 mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (10.79 inches / 274 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	195/60 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	235/60 R15

Front Wheels Width :	7"

Rear Wheels Width :	8"

Front Suspension :	Independent, double wishbone. coil springs, telescopic dampers, and-roll bar.

Rear Suspension :	Independent, upper and lower transverse link with radius arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar.