
Lotus Esprit Sport 300 - Technical Specifications:
Engine:
Lotus 2.2 litre chargecooled
engine producing 300 bhp at 6500 rpm. Reworked and ported cylinder head.
Hybrid Garrett turbocharger. Additional chargecooler capacity. Recalibrated
engine management system.
Transmission:
5-speed transaxle with modified
casing and internals. Limited-slip differential. Quickshift gearchange
with short-throw linkage. High-capacity clutch.
Chassis:
Increased torsional stiffness.
Modified suspension mountings. Provision for competition rollcage.
Bodyshell:
Lightweight composites construction.
Modified front airdam and brake cooling ducts. New rear body-mounted aerofoil.
Front and rear wheelarch extensions.
Suspension:
Revised roadsprings and dampers.
Modified suspension geometrics.
ABS Brakes:
Increased diameter discs front
and rear, as used on X180R. AP Racing calipers front and rear. Non-asbestos
pad material. Castrol SRF high-performance brake fluid.
Wheels and Tyres:
Front: 8.5" x 16" OZ alloy rim
with 245/45 x 16" Goodyear GS-C tyre. Rear: 10.5" x 17" OZ alloy rim with
315/35 x 17" Goodyear GS-C tyre.
Interior:
Sports trim using Alcantara suede
and Courtaulds textiles. Recaro competition-style bucket seats. Competition-style
pedal pads. Large-diameter electronic speedometer and tachometer.