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1981-1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo / Turbo HC nominated by @All Your Base
Body Style: 2-door coupé
Engine: 2.2L Type 910 turbocharged I4
Power: 210 hp (1981-1986 Turbo), 215 hp (1986-1987 Turbo HC)
Torque: 200 ft-lbs (1981-1986 Turbo), 220 ft-lbs (1986-1987 Turbo HC)
Weight: 1150 kg
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Additional Information:
In April 1981, Lotus introduced the Esprit Turbo and the naturally-aspirated Esprit S3, which marked a necessary consolidation that both new models shared a common chassis. While the S3 continued to use the 2.2 liter Type 912 engine of the S2.2, the Turbo Esprit reverted to a less complex wet-sump lubrication system, retaining the power and torque outputs of its dry-sump predecessor. Externally, the Turbo Esprit retained the full aerodynamic body kit of the Essex cars, and featured prominent 'turbo esprit' decals on the nose and side. For the 1985 model year, both the S3 and Turbo underwent some slight alterations to the bodywork and to the front suspension. In April 1986, the final incarnations of the Giugiaro-styled Esprit were announced, with higher engine compression. This increased the output to 172 HP for the naturally-aspirated Esprit HC, and 215 HP for the Esprit HC Turbo. For markets with stringent emissions requirements, Lotus introduced the HCi variant with Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection and a catalytic converter, making it the first Esprit with fuel injection. In 1987, the Esprit HC and Esprit Turbo HC were replaced with a redesign of the Esprit designed by Peter Stevens.
Body Style: 2-door coupé
Engine: 2.2L Type 910 turbocharged I4
Power: 210 hp (1981-1986 Turbo), 215 hp (1986-1987 Turbo HC)
Torque: 200 ft-lbs (1981-1986 Turbo), 220 ft-lbs (1986-1987 Turbo HC)
Weight: 1150 kg
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Additional Information:
In April 1981, Lotus introduced the Esprit Turbo and the naturally-aspirated Esprit S3, which marked a necessary consolidation that both new models shared a common chassis. While the S3 continued to use the 2.2 liter Type 912 engine of the S2.2, the Turbo Esprit reverted to a less complex wet-sump lubrication system, retaining the power and torque outputs of its dry-sump predecessor. Externally, the Turbo Esprit retained the full aerodynamic body kit of the Essex cars, and featured prominent 'turbo esprit' decals on the nose and side. For the 1985 model year, both the S3 and Turbo underwent some slight alterations to the bodywork and to the front suspension. In April 1986, the final incarnations of the Giugiaro-styled Esprit were announced, with higher engine compression. This increased the output to 172 HP for the naturally-aspirated Esprit HC, and 215 HP for the Esprit HC Turbo. For markets with stringent emissions requirements, Lotus introduced the HCi variant with Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection and a catalytic converter, making it the first Esprit with fuel injection. In 1987, the Esprit HC and Esprit Turbo HC were replaced with a redesign of the Esprit designed by Peter Stevens.
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