These are standard specifications for the 1980 Lotus Esprit, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual In rear transaxle
Features
| Engine Location : | Mid |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Fiberglass body on steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1982 |
| Body Designer : | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
| 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 | |
5 Manual In rear transaxle
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Body Designer : | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Weight : | 2250 lbs | 1020.583 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Weight : | 2690 lbs | 1220.163 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 servicng as anti-roll bar Rear : Upper/lower lateral links, angled trailing arms and coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Front : 205/60VR14 Rear : 205/70VR14 |
1980 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $7,210 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $19,170 |
| Avg. Home : | $68,714 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,009,841 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Lotus Esprit?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1980 Lotus Esprit has a wheelbase size of 96.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1980 Lotus Esprit has a length of 165.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1980 Lotus Esprit has a width of 73.90 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1980 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1980 Lotus Esprit was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1980 Lotus Esprit have? A: The 1980 Lotus Esprit had Front : 205/60VR14
Rear : 205/70VR14 tires.Q: What engines did the 1980 Lotus Esprit have? A: The 1980 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 1980 Lotus Esprit have? A: The 1980 Lotus Esprit had a 5 speed Manual In rear transaxle gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Lotus Esprit?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1980 Lotus Esprit has a wheelbase size of 96.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1980 Lotus Esprit has a length of 165.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1980 Lotus Esprit has a width of 73.90 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1980 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1980 Lotus Esprit was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1980 Lotus Esprit have? A: The 1980 Lotus Esprit had Front : 205/60VR14Rear : 205/70VR14 tires.Q: What engines did the 1980 Lotus Esprit have? A: The 1980 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