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Esprit
1978 Lotus Esprit S2
United Kingdom
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Variant
S2
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
S2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Manual
Power (hp)
160 hp
Power (kW)
118 kW
Torque
190 Nm (140 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,973 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,210 mm
(165.7 in)
Width
1,860 mm
(73.2 in)
Height
1,110 mm
(43.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,438 mm
(96.0 in)
Dimensions & Weight
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
Esprit
Model
13 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Esprit S2
1978–1981
Generation
S2
Year
1978
Powertrain
Manual
Horsepower
160 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
RWD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline