These are standard specifications for the 1979 Lotus Esprit S2, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Mid |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1982 |
| Body Designer : | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
| Price : | $27,050 |
| Weight : | 2000 lbs | 907.185 kg |
Performance
| 1/4 Mile : | 15 ONDS @ 92.00 MPH seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 218 km/h | 135.487 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2174 cc | 132.7 cu in. | 2.2 L. |
| Power : | 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque : | 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 5250 RPM |
| Compression : | 9.50:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
5 Manual
Production Figures
| 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 88 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Body Designer : | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 165.0 in | 4191 mm. |
| Width : | 72.9 in | 1852 mm. |
| Height : | 44.0 in | 1118 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.0 in | 2438 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 267.0 mm | 10.512 in. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 274.0 mm | 10.787 in. |
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Lotus Esprit S2?
Q: How fast is the 1979 Lotus Esprit S2? A: The 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 has a top speed of 218 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Lotus Esprit S2? A: The 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 has a wheelbase size of 96.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Lotus Esprit S2? A: The 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 has a length of 165.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Lotus Esprit S2? A: The 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 has a width of 72.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 cost when new?A: The 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 had a base price of approximately $27,050 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 Lotus Esprit S2? A: The 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 was a Coupe.Q: What engine did the 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 was a Straight 4 (2174 cc | 132.7 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 5250 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 have? A: The 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.