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Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3) 432 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Most powerful
    432 hp
    322 kW
  • Highest torque
    581 Nm
    429 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    331 hp/t
    247 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    652 km
    405 mi
  • Largest trunk
    200 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hpLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hpLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hpLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp
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
+29 km/h
292 km/h
181 mph
+17 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+9 km/h
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 hpLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2) 374 hpLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1) 340 hpLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s 288 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp6,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp6,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp6,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp6,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hpLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hpLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hpLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp
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

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp
Power
340 hp
253 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hp
Power
432 hp
322 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hp
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hp
Power
340 hp
253 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3)432 hpLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2)374 hpLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1)340 hpLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s288 hp
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 3) 432 hpLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 2) 374 hpLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s (Stage 1) 340 hpLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s 288 hp
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,940 LC/year2,940 LC/year2,940 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

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