These are standard specifications for the 1998 Lotus Esprit, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Mid |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1994 - 2004 |
| Body Designer : | Julian Thomson |
| Price : | $70,000-$85,640 |
| Weight : | 3035 lbs | 1376.653 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 4.4 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 12.9 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 164 mph | 263.876 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 162 BHP (119.232 KW) @ 6600 RPM |
| Torque : | 148 Ft-Lbs (201 NM) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 80 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Twin-turbocharged V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3506 cc | 213.9 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 580 BHP (426.88 KW) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque : | 288 Ft-Lbs (390 NM) @ 6500 RPM |
| Valvetrain : | 32 (4 valves per cylinder) |
5 Manual
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Body Designer : | Julian Thomson |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 152.2 in | 3866 mm. |
| Width : | 68.2 in | 1732 mm. |
| Height : | 49.2 in | 1250 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 88.6 in | 2250 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $70,000 |
| Weight : | 2450 lbs | 1111.301 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 152.2 in | 3866 mm. |
| Width : | 68.2 in | 1732 mm. |
| Height : | 49.2 in | 1250 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 88.6 in | 2250 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Handling
Recall
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 98V135000 |
| Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS. THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK. |
| Consequence | THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL SUPERCEDES RECALL NO. 97V-202.OWNER NOTIFICATION OCCURRED ON JUNE 30,1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 01E016000 |
| Summary | EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2001 LOTUS ESPRIT VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 1995, AND MARCH 31, 2001. A REPLACEMENT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY COULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A LAP PORTION THAT IS LOCKABLE SO AS TO SECURE A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. |
| Consequence | IF AN INCORRECT BELT WAS INSTALLED, THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT BE CAPABLE OF SECURING A CHILD SEAT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
| Remedy | CUSTOMERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO BRING THEIR CARS INTO THEIR LOCAL DEALER FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT BELT ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LOTUS CARS USA AT 1-800-245-6887. |
| Notes | ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GROUP LOTUS PLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 19970101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 04V001000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO, 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' CERTAIN AIR BAG WARNING LABELS ARE REQUIRED ON BOTH SUN VISORS AND THE ABOVE VEHICLES FAILED TO HAVE THE REQUIRED LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR. |
| Consequence | THE ABSENCE OF THE LABELS COULD CREATE A RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY IF THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS IS NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTOOD. IMPROPER USAGE COULD CAUSE INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN THERE IS A CRASH. |
| Remedy | OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
Data updated January 2023
1998 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $17,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $38,100 |
| Avg. Home : | $129,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.15 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1998 Lotus Esprit?
Q: How fast is the 1998 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1998 Lotus Esprit has a top speed of 164 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1998 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1998 Lotus Esprit has a wheelbase size of 88.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1998 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1998 Lotus Esprit has a length of 152.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1998 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1998 Lotus Esprit has a width of 68.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1998 Lotus Esprit cost when new?A: The 1998 Lotus Esprit cost approximately $70,000 to $85,640 (USD) when new.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1998 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1998 Lotus Esprit was a Coupe.Q: What engines did the 1998 Lotus Esprit have? A: The 1998 Lotus Esprit had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 162 BHP (119.232 KW) @ 6600 RPM and 148 Ft-Lbs (201 NM) @ 4200 RPM Twin-turbocharged V 8 (3506 cc | 213.9 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 580 BHP (426.88 KW) @ 7500 RPM and 288 Ft-Lbs (390 NM) @ 6500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1998 Lotus Esprit have? A: The 1998 Lotus Esprit had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.