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Lotus Esprit 2.0L 5MT RWD (243 HP)

Lotus Esprit · 1976 - 2004 · Petrol

The Lotus Esprit 2.0L 5MT RWD (243 HP) produces 243 hp and 294 Nm.

Power
243 hp
Torque
294 Nm
0–100
Top speed
262 km/h

Engine

Power 243 hp
Power (kW) 179 kW
Torque 294 Nm
Displacement 1,973 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Electronic Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 73 l

Performance

Top speed 262 km/h

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,191 mm
Width 1,862 mm
Height 1,110 mm
Wheelbase 2,438 mm
Ground clearance 104 mm
Tyre size 285/35 Zr18
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc

How this trim compares to other cars

The Lotus Esprit 2.0L 5MT RWD (243 HP) compared with 448 trims of other cars from the 1973–1979 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 243 hp 128 hp
better than 92%
Torque 294 Nm 195 Nm
better than 85%
Top speed 262 km/h 178 km/h
better than 99%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: acceleration 0–100 km/h, combined consumption, co2 emissions, cargo volume and unladen weight. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

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Trims and engine versions — Lotus Esprit

Trims and engine versions — Lotus Esprit
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
2.0L 5MT RWD (162 HP) Petrol 162 hp 190 Nm 6.7 s 220 km/h
2.2L 5MT RWD (162 HP) Petrol 162 hp 217 Nm 7.0 s 217 km/h
2.2L 5MT RWD (174 HP) Petrol 174 hp 221 Nm 222 km/h
2.2L 5MT RWD (213 HP) Petrol 213 hp 271 Nm 6.0 s 245 km/h
2.2L 5MT RWD (218 HP) Petrol 218 hp 298 Nm 245 km/h
2.0L 5MT RWD (254 HP) Petrol 253 hp 262 km/h
2.2L 5MT RWD (268 HP) Petrol 268 hp 354 Nm 266 km/h
2.2L 5MT RWD (289 HP) Petrol 290 hp 393 Nm 257 km/h
2.2L 5MT RWD (304 HP) Petrol 305 hp 380 Nm 266 km/h
3.5L V8 5MT RWD (355 HP) Petrol 355 hp 400 Nm 4.9 s 282 km/h