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Esprit
1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Variant
Turbo
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
S3
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Turbo Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
212 hp
Power (kW)
156 kW
Torque
271 Nm (200 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h
(152 mph)
0–60 mph
5.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.6 seconds
Displacement
2,174 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,191 mm
(165.0 in)
Width
1,852 mm
(72.9 in)
Height
1,118 mm
(44.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,438 mm
(96.0 in)
Curb weight
1,220 kg
(2,690 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
7.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
86 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
17.9 litres / 100 km
Highway
9.9 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.7 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,511 mm
(59.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,511 mm
(59.5 in)
Ground Clearance
150 mm
(5.9 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
94 vehicles
Esprit
Model
13 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Esprit Turbo
1981–1990
Esprit Turbo Coupe Generations
1 of 2
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S3
1981–1986
Year
1981
Powertrain
Turbo Manual
Horsepower
212 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
2WD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
