
Lotus Esprit S4s - Technical Specifications:
Engine:
Mid-mounted Lotus 2.2 liter aluminum
alloy 16-valve charge-cooled engine. Water-cooled T3/60 turbocharger with
integral wastegate. Multi-port fuel injection with ECM.
Transmission:
High-torque 5-speed transaxle
with hydraulically operated clutch driving rear wheels. Precision gearshift
mechanism.
Chassis/Body:
Rigid steel zinc-coated backbone
chassis, composite bodywork with seating for two.
Fuel System:
Fuel tank capacity: 19.3 gallons.
Fuel requirement: Premium unleaded EPA City driving 17 mpg EPA Highway
driving 27 mpg. Self-balancing dual fuel tanks, capacity 19.3 gallons.
Front Suspension:
Independant by upper and lower
wishbones, with revised anti-roll bar, coil springs and telescopic dampers.
Power steering (PAS) fitted as standard.
Rear Suspension:
Independant by upper and lower
transverse links, with radius arms, coil springs and telescopic dampers.
Aluminum hub carriers.
Brakes:
Dual circuit, full power actuated
with three channel electronic anti-lock brakes (ABS). 11.65" dia ventilated
front discs 4 piston Brembo Caliper. 11.8" dia ventilated rear discs. Single
piston Brembo Caliper.
Wheels:
New 5-spoke alloy design, 17"
diameter. 7j front and 8.5j rear rim sizes.
Tyres:
Unique Goodyear Eagle GS-A asymmetric.
Front: 215/40 ZR 17 Rear: 245/45 ZR 17
Performance:
Horsepower: 300 bhp @ 6500 rpm.
Maximum torque: 277 bhp @ 4100 rpm. Maximum speed: 165 mph, 0-60 mph: 4.7
seconds, 0-100 mph: 11.9 seconds.
Standard Equipment:
Full Connolly Leather interior,
air conditioning, power windows and door locks, electrically operated fuel
filler flaps, heated and electrically operated remote outside mirrors,
delay safety interior lighting system, tinted glass. Primary safety equipment
includes three point retractable safety belts and Supplemental Inflatable
Restraints driver and passenger (airbags) contained within a kevlar and
aluminum passenger safety cell. 100 watt AM/FM CD receiver, with four matched
speakers. Lotus Megamoss anti-theft system. Four-wheel anti-lock (ABS)
are standard. Restyled rear panel incorporating Lotus badge.