Lotus Esprit
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Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s · Stage 3vsLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s · Stage 2vsLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s · Stage 1vsLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)
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2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)
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2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Comparison overview
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Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3) 432 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.8 s
- Fastest top speed304 km/h189 mph
- Most powerful432 hp322 kW
- Highest torque581 Nm429 lb-ft
- Lightest1,305 kg2,877 lb
- Best power-to-weight331 hp/t247 kW/t3.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.2 L/100 km21.0 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range652 km405 mi
- Largest trunk200 L
- Best overall score69/100
- Best performance score86/100
- Best economy score77/100
- Best practicality score33/100
Specification comparison
| Model | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp |
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| Power | 432hp322kW+144 hp | 374hp279kW+86 hp | 340hp253kW+52 hp | 288hp215kW |
| Torque | 581Nm429lb-ft+206 Nm | 506Nm373lb-ft+131 Nm | 458Nm337lb-ft+83 Nm | 375Nm277lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,305kg2,877lb | 1,305kg2,877lb | 1,305kg2,877lb | 1,305kg2,877lb |
| Gross weight | 1,566kg3,452lb | 1,566kg3,452lb | 1,566kg3,452lb | 1,566kg3,452lb |
| Top speed | 304 km/h 189 mph | 292 km/h 181 mph | 284 km/h 176 mph | Unrestricted 275 km/h171 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 48.9s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph-14.9 s Calculated | 53.8s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-10.0 s Calculated | 57.0s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-6.8 s Calculated | 63.8s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8s-1.1 s | 4.2s-0.7 s | 4.4s-0.5 s | 4.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.7s-5.1 s Calculated | 12.3s-3.5 s Calculated | 13.5s-2.2 s Calculated | 15.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6s-1.0 s Calculated | 4.0s-0.7 s Calculated | 4.2s-0.5 s Calculated | 4.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.5s-1.4 s Calculated | 12.0s-0.9 s Calculated | 12.4s-0.6 s Calculated | 12.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 331hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb Calculated | 287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb Calculated | 260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb Calculated | 221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 445Nm/t298lb-ft/ton Calculated | 388Nm/t260lb-ft/ton Calculated | 351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton Calculated | 287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 652km405mi Calculated | 652km405mi Calculated | 652km405mi Calculated | 652km405mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,174cc133cu in | 2,174cc133cu in | 2,174cc133cu in | 2,174cc133cu in |
| Length | 4,411mm174in | 4,411mm174in | 4,411mm174in | 4,411mm174in |
| Width | 1,883mm74in | 1,883mm74in | 1,883mm74in | 1,883mm74in |
| Height | 1,150mm45in | 1,150mm45in | 1,150mm45in | 1,150mm45in |
| Wheelbase | 2,420mm95in | 2,420mm95in | 2,420mm95in | 2,420mm95in |
| Front track | 1,520mm60in | 1,520mm60in | 1,520mm60in | 1,520mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,520mm60in | 1,520mm60in | 1,520mm60in | 1,520mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 200L | 200L | 200L | 200L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 73L | 73L | 73L | 73L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3) 432 hp: Power / Torque
- Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2) 374 hp: Power / Torque
- Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1) 340 hp: Power / Torque
- Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s 288 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp | 6,400 rpm | 4,100 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp | 6,400 rpm | 4,100 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp | 6,400 rpm | 4,100 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp | 6,400 rpm | 4,100 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.6 s | 4.0 s | 4.2 s | 4.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.8 s | 4.2 s | 4.4 s | 4.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.7 s | 12.3 s | 13.5 s | 15.8 s |
| Top speed | 304 km/h 189 mph | 292 km/h 181 mph | 284 km/h 176 mph | Unrestricted 275 km/h171 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.1 s | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.4 s | 5.5 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 8.0 s | 8.2 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.8 s | 10.2 s | 10.4 s | 10.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.5 s | 12.0 s | 12.4 s | 12.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 208 km/h 129 mph | 198 km/h 123 mph | 191 km/h 119 mph | 182 km/h 113 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp | 432 hp 322 kW |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp | 374 hp 279 kW |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp | 340 hp 253 kW |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp | 288 hp 215 kW |
Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3) 432 hp has 144 hp more than Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s 288 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s 288 hp and Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3) 432 hp: 144 hp (107 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp | 581 Nm 429 lb-ft |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp | 506 Nm 373 lb-ft |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp | 458 Nm 337 lb-ft |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp | 375 Nm 277 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp | 304 km/h 189 mph |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp | 284 km/h 176 mph |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp | Unrestricted 275 km/h171 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp | 3.8 s |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp | 4.2 s |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp | 4.4 s |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp | 4.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3) 432 hp and Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s 288 hp: 1.1 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2) 374 hp and Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1) 340 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp | 331 hp/t 247 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp | 287 hp/t 214 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp | 260 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp | 652 km 405 mi |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp | 652 km 405 mi |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp | 652 km 405 mi |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp | 652 km 405 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp | 432 hp 322 kW | 3.8 s | 304 km/h 189 mph |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp | 374 hp 279 kW | 4.2 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp | 340 hp 253 kW | 4.4 s | 284 km/h 176 mph |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp | 288 hp 215 kW | 4.9 s | Unrestricted 275 km/h171 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp |
| 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp |
| 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp |
| 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp |
| 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | ||||||
Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3) 432 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | 3.8 s |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | 4.2 s |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | 4.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp | 331 hp/t 247 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp | 287 hp/t 214 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp | 260 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 432 hp 322 kW | 374 hp 279 kW | 340 hp 253 kW | 288 hp 215 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 581 Nm 429 lb-ft | 506 Nm 373 lb-ft | 458 Nm 337 lb-ft | 375 Nm 277 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.8 s | 4.2 s | 4.4 s | 4.9 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 304 km/h 189 mph | 292 km/h 181 mph | 284 km/h 176 mph | Unrestricted 275 km/h171 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 652 km 405 mi | 652 km 405 mi | 652 km 405 mi | 652 km 405 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 200 L 7.1 cu ft | 200 L 7.1 cu ft | 200 L 7.1 cu ft | 200 L 7.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 331 hp/t 247 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp | 287 hp/t 214 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 260 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 221 hp/t 165 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3) 432 hp | Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2) 374 hp | Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1) 340 hp | Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s 288 hp |
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| Consumption | 11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK | 11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK | 11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK | 11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.60 LC100 km | 19.60 LC100 km | 19.60 LC100 km | 19.60 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 31.54 LC100 mi | 31.54 LC100 mi | 31.54 LC100 mi | 31.54 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal | 1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal | 1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal | 1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,940 LC/year | 2,940 LC/year | 2,940 LC/year | 2,940 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3) 432 hp
- Has 58 hp more
- Has 75 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2) 374 hp
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