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Esprit X180 Versions

Lotus Esprit X180 Turbo SE EU-Market Specs

(1989 - 1990) - Technical Specifications for Years 1989, 1990

Petrol

132.7 cu-in
2174 cm³

Inline 4

264 HP
268 PS / 197 kW

261 lb-ft
354 Nm

163 Mph
262 km/h

21 MPG
11 L/100 km
26 MPG UK

Lotus Esprit X180 Turbo SE EU-Market Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	Esprit X180 - 1988 Update

Body :	Coupé

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Lotus Esprit X180 Turbo SE EU-Market Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	Lotus 910 S charge cooled

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Delco GMP-4 fuel inj.

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 :	Garrett T3 turbocharger @0.85bar

Compression Ratio :	8.00

Horsepower :	264 HP / 268 PS / 197 kW @ 6500 rpm

Maximum torque :	261 lb-ft / 354 Nm @ 3900 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual


Lotus Esprit X180 Turbo SE EU-Market Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	21 MPG 11 L/100 km 26 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	30 MPG 7.8 L/100 km 36 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	25 MPG 9.5 L/100 km 30 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	15 MPG 15.8 L/100 km 18 MPG UK

Range :	412 miles / 663 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	19.3 gallons 73 L 16.1 UK gallons

Catalytic converter :	Yes, with Lamda-Sensor

Lotus Esprit X180 Turbo SE EU-Market Performance

Top Speed :	163 Mph / 262 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h) :	4.7 s

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	4.9 s


Lotus Esprit X180 Turbo SE EU-Market 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 :	45.28 inches / 115.0 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 :	2886 lbs / 1309 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	4.9 kg/hp


Lotus Esprit X180 Turbo SE EU-Market Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	2 seats

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


Lotus Esprit X180 Turbo SE EU-Market 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 :	215/50 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	245/50 R16

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.