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Lotus Esprit 2.2L 5MT RWD (268 HP)

Lotus Esprit · 1976 - 2004 · Petrol

The Lotus Esprit 2.2L 5MT RWD (268 HP) produces 268 hp and 354 Nm.

Power
268 hp
Torque
354 Nm
0–100
Top speed
266 km/h

Engine

Power 268 hp
Power (kW) 197 kW
Torque 354 Nm
Displacement 2,174 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Electronic Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 73 l

Performance

Top speed 266 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 Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Lotus Esprit 2.2L 5MT RWD (268 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 268 hp 128 hp
better than 96%
Torque 354 Nm 195 Nm
better than 90%
Top speed 266 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 (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 (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