1985 Lotus Esprit Specifications

Specifications

1985 1986

Features

Engine Location :	Mid
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Fiberglass body on steel frame
Production Years for Series :	1982 - 1987
Weight :	2250 lbs \| 1020.583 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2174 cc \| 132.7 cu in. \| 2.2 L.
Power :	140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 5000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.4:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Light Alloy block and head
2 Dell^orto carburetors

Inline 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) @ 6000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Light Alloy block and head
2 Dell^orto carburetors

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	2174 cc \| 132.7 cu in. \| 2.2 L.
Power :	210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	7.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Light Alloy block and head
2 Dell^orto carburetors

Transmission:
5 Manual In rear transaxle

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	165.0 in \| 4191 mm.
Width :	73.9 in \| 1877 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.

Coupe

Exterior
Weight :	2250 lbs \| 1020.583 kg
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	165.0 in \| 4191 mm.
Width :	73.9 in \| 1877 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.

Coupe

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Exterior
Weight :	2695 lbs \| 1222.431 kg
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	165.0 in \| 4191 mm.
Width :	73.9 in \| 1877 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

Suspension
Front : Upper A-arms, lower lateral links, coil springs, and lower longitudinal links serving as anti-roll bar Rear : upper/lower lateral links, angled trailing arms and coil springs

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	205/60VR14

Optional Tires
Front Tire :	195/60VR15
Rear Tire :	235/60VR15

1985 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$9,005
Avg. Household Income :	$22,100
Avg. Home :	$89,330
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.09
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1985 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1985 Lotus Esprit has a wheelbase size of 96.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1985 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1985 Lotus Esprit has a length of 165.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1985 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1985 Lotus Esprit has a width of 73.90 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1985 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1985 Lotus Esprit was a Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1985 Lotus Esprit have? A: The 1985 Lotus Esprit had 205/60VR14 tires.

Q: What engines did the 1985 Lotus Esprit have? A: The 1985 Lotus Esprit had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2174 cc | 132.7 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 5000 RPM

Inline 4 (2174 cc | 132.7 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 6000 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (2174 cc | 132.7 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1985 Lotus Esprit have? A: The 1985 Lotus Esprit had a 5 speed Manual In rear transaxle gearbox.