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Esprit
1989 Lotus Esprit SE
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
1989
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Variant
SE
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
4th Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
SE Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
268 hp
Power (kW)
197 kW
Torque
354 Nm (261 lb-ft)
Top speed
265 km/h
(165 mph)
0–60 mph
4.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
4.8 seconds
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
1,330 kg
(2,932 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
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
73 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
11 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 SE
1989–1991
Generation
4th Generation
Year
1989
Powertrain
SE Manual
Horsepower
268 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
RWD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline