Lotus Esprit 2.2L 5MT RWD (218 HP)
Lotus Esprit · 1976 - 2004 · Petrol
The Lotus Esprit 2.2L 5MT RWD (218 HP) produces 218 hp and 298 Nm.
- Power
- 218 hp
- Torque
- 298 Nm
- 0–100
- —
- Top speed
- 245 km/h
Engine
| Power | 218 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 160 kW |
| Torque | 298 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,174 cc |
| Cylinders | L4 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 73 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 245 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 |
| Unladen weight | 1,384 kg |
| Tyre size | 285/35 Zr18 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Lotus Esprit 2.2L 5MT RWD (218 HP) compared with 448 trims of other cars from the 1973–1979 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | 128 hp |
better than 89%
|
| Torque | 298 Nm | 195 Nm |
better than 86%
|
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 178 km/h |
better than 94%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,384 kg | 1,298 kg |
better than 34%
|
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 and cargo volume. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
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 | — | — | |
| 2.0L 5MT RWD (243 HP) | Petrol | 243 hp | 294 Nm | — | 262 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 | — | — |