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Esprit
1988 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
1988
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Variant
Turbo
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
4th Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Turbo Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
215 hp
Power (kW)
158 kW
Torque
300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed
241 km/h
(150 mph)
0–60 mph
5.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.6 seconds
Displacement
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
1,370 kg
(3,020 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
95.3 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
76.2 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
2,174 cc
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
73 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
17.2 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.3 litres / 100 km
Combined
10.6 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
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
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Esprit
Model
13 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Esprit Turbo
1981–1990
Esprit Turbo Coupe Generations
2 of 2
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4th Generation
1987–1990
Year
1988
Powertrain
Turbo Manual
Horsepower
215 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
2WD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
