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1976 Lotus Esprit

United KingdomGasolineRWDCoupe

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1976
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
S1
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.0 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
160 hp
Power (kW)
118 kW
Torque
190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
Top speed
221 km/h (137 mph)
0–60 mph
6.5 seconds
0–100 km/h
6.8 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
4,191 mm (165.0 in)
Width
1,861 mm (73.3 in)
Height
1,111 mm (43.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,438 mm (96.0 in)
Curb weight
900 kg (1,984 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,900 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
95.2 mm (3.7 in)
Stroke
69.3 mm (2.7 in)
Compression Ratio
1,973 cc
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
68.2 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,511 mm (59.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,511 mm (59.5 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé

Equipment

Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes

Other

Car Classification

Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Lotus emblem
Esprit
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Coupe
Variant
Esprit Coupe Generations1 of 3
Year
Powertrain
2.0 Manual
Horsepower
160 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed