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Esprit
1988 Lotus Esprit
United Kingdom
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1988
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
4th Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.2 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
171 hp
Power (kW)
126 kW
Torque
221 Nm (163 lb-ft)
Top speed
222 km/h
(138 mph)
0–60 mph
6.5 seconds
0–100 km/h
6.8 seconds (estimated)
Displacement
2,174 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,331 mm
(170.5 in)
Width
1,859 mm
(73.2 in)
Height
1,138 mm
(44.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,458 mm
(96.8 in)
Curb weight
1,100 kg
(2,425 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
5,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
95.3 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
76.2 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
10.9 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
67 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
6.9 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.3 litres / 100 km
Combined
16.1 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,524 mm
(60.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,554 mm
(61.2 in)
Turning Circle
11.8 m
Ground Clearance
150 mm
(5.9 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 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 Standard
1976–1993
Esprit Coupe Generations
2 of 3
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4th Generation
1987–1991
Year
1988
Powertrain
2.2 Manual
Horsepower
171 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
RWD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline