1986 Lotus Esprit Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1986 Lotus Esprit, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Mid
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1982 - 1987
Weight : 2531 lbs | 1148.042 kg
0-60 mph : 5.6 seconds.
1/4 Mile : 14.41 seconds.
Top Speed : 246 km/h | 152.889 mph
Turbocharged Straight 4
Displacement : 2174 cc | 132.7 cu in. | 2.2 L.
Power : 215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 4250 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Valvetrain : 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Transmission:
5 Manual

Coupe

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.

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist

Tires / Wheels
Tires : Front : 195/60 VR 15
Rear : 235/60 VR 15

1986 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $9,255
Avg. Household Income : $22,400
Avg. Home : $89,430
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.89

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Q: How fast is the 1986 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1986 Lotus Esprit has a top speed of 246 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1986 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1986 Lotus Esprit has a wheelbase size of 96.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1986 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1986 Lotus Esprit has a length of 165.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1986 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1986 Lotus Esprit has a width of 72.90 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1986 Lotus Esprit? A: The 1986 Lotus Esprit was a Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1986 Lotus Esprit have? A: The 1986 Lotus Esprit had Front : 195/60 VR 15
Rear : 235/60 VR 15 tires.

Q: What engine did the 1986 Lotus Esprit have? A: The engine powering the 1986 Lotus Esprit was a Turbocharged Straight 4 (2174 cc | 132.7 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 4250 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1986 Lotus Esprit have? A: The 1986 Lotus Esprit had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.

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