1980 Lotus Esprit Turbo
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Highlighting this Espirt is a Garrett T3 turbocharger. After 1986, when production of this car stopped, every Esprit thereafter had forced induction.
Esentially, the Turbo Esprit was an entirely new car. The chassis of which was of S3 type, that followed the Turbo in 1981.
Chassis & Sales
1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE - did not sell for $28,000
All original with only 8,000 original miles. Pristine condition always kept in climate controlled storage for past 17 years. Powered by turbocharged 4 cyl with 5-speed. Removable roof panel. Air conditioned. Built in radar detector. Original spare tire and tool kit. Original owners manuals with dealer brochure. Copy of window sticker and sales documents. This may be the lowest mileage of all original 1989 Lotus Esprit in existence.
Gallery: 2011 Monterey Daytime Auction by Mecum
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In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | Type 910 Inline-4 |
| position | Mid Longitudinal |
| valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl |
| displacement | 2174 cc / 132.7 in³ |
| bore | 95.2 mm / 3.75 in |
| stroke | 76.2 mm / 3.0 in |
| compression | 7.5:1 |
| power | 156.6 kw / 210 bhp @ 6250 rpm |
| specific output | 96.6 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 182.93 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 271.16 nm / 200.0 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm |
| body / frame | Glassfibre Reinforced Plastic over Steel Backbone |
| front tires | 195/60 VR15 |
| rear tires | 235/60 VR15 |
| front brakes | Discs |
| f brake size | x 267 mm / x 10.5 in |
| rear brakes | Inboard Discs |
| r brake size | x 246 mm / x 9.7 in |
| front wheels | F 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 38.1 x 20.3 cm / 15.0 x 8.0 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion |
| f suspension | Upper Wishbone w/Lower Transverse Link, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Double Transverse Links w/Radius Arms, Coil Springs, |
| weight | 1148 kg / 2531 lbs |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| top speed | ~241.4 kph / 150.0 mph |
| 0 - 60 mph | ~5.6 seconds |
| 0 - 100 mph | ~14.6 seconds |
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