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2004 Lotus Esprit Base 2dr Coupe
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Door Open Top, Two Seater
15 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy
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15 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
2 Door Open Top
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Two Seater
Passenger Capacity:
2
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3043
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
22
Engine Type:
Turbo Gas V8
Displacement:
3.5L/213
Fuel System:
MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
350 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
295 @ 4250
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multilink
Front Tire Size:
P235/40ZR17
Rear Tire Size:
P285/35ZR18
Front Wheel Size (in):
17 x 8.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
18 x 10.0
Front Wheel Material:
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material:
Alloy
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.6 x 1.0
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
18.5
Wheelbase (in):
95.3
Length, Overall (in):
172.0
Trunk Volume (ft³):
14.0
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Trans Type:
5
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.364
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.059
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.381
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.037
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.756
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.546
Clutch Size (in):
8.5
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.889
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
N/A
Steering Type:
Variable Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
34.3
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.6 x 1.3
Front Head Room (in):
34.6
Front Leg Room (in):
49.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
74.1
Height, Overall (in):
45.3
Track Width, Front (in):
60.2
Track Width, Rear (in):
60.8
Min Ground Clearance (in):
4.1
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