300 Sport
 
           
 
 

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.