Decided on a different car?

[Tony]

Janey made me buy it Bazza.... :laughingsmiley:

 

I should be collecting it at the weekend :nowink:

[Rich]

I should be collecting it at the weekend :laughingsmiley:

 

I'll blag a ride when I'm back then :nowink:

 

What engine and how many bhp do these have then?

[hms]

Do you know what model it is?

S3?

h

[scorps]

The Lotus Esprit Turbo Technical Specification

ENGINE

Transverse, mid, rear-wheel drive

 

Head/ block al. alloy/al alloy. 4 cylinders in line.

 

Bore 95.3mm, stroke 76.2mm,

 

capacity 2174cc.

 

Valve gear 2ohc. 4 valves per cylinder.

 

Compression ratio 80 to 1.

 

Electronic breakerless ignition.

 

Twin Dellorto DHLA 45 carburettors

 

Garrett T3 turbocharger.

 

boost pressure 9.5psi (0.67bar).

 

Max power 215bhp (PS-DIN) (160kW ISO) at 6000rpm.

 

Max torque 2201b ft (298 Nm) at 4250rpm.

 

TRANSMISSION

5-speed manual

 

Gear Ratio

 

Top 0.82

 

4th 1.03

 

3rd 1.38

 

2nd 2.05

 

1st 3.36

 

Final drive ratio 3.88:1.

 

Transaxle: Renault UN1-16 all - Syncromesh

 

SUSPENSION

 

Front, independent, double wishbone. co-axail coil springs, telescopic dampers, and-roll bar. Rear, independent, upper and lower transverse link with radius arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar.

 

STEERING

 

Rack and pinion.

 

Steering wheel diameter l4ins,

 

2.9 turns lock to lock.

 

BRAKES

 

Front l0.1ins(258mm) dia ventilated discs.

 

Rear l0.8ins (275.9mm) dia discs.

 

Vacuum servo.

 

WHEELS

 

Al alloy,7ins rims front. 8ins rear.

 

Goodyear Eagle NCT tyres

 

size 195/60VR15 F,

 

235/60VR15 R.

 

DIMENSIONS

 

Length: 4330 mm

 

Width: 1860 mm

 

Height: 1150 mm

 

PERFORMANCE

 

Maximum Speed: 153.5 mph (247 kpm)

 

Acceleration: 0 - 60 mph, 5.4 Seconds

 

Standing mile: 13.7secs, 103mph

 

standing KM: 25.0secs, 129mph

 

FUEL CONSUMPTION

 

Overall mpg: 19.6 (14.4 litres/100km)

 

Fuel tank: 18.0 Imp galls (82 litres)

 

Mileage recorder 4 per cent long

 

CLUTCH

 

Pedal 15lb; Travel: 6.O ins

 

Single Dry Plate 235 mm diameter, diaphragm spring cover assembly, hydrolic operation

 

WEIGHT

 

kerb 3052lb/1386kg

 

distribution % F/R 51/49

 

Test 3434lb/l559kg

 

Max payload 501lb/227kg

 

COST

 

LOTUS ESPRIT TURBO NEW IN 1988 - £29.950.00

 

[Janey]

Ahh so glad you saved us having another car on the drive Tony

 

Great choice & really looking forward to having a nose round it next time we visit

[scorps]

Do you know what model it is?

S3?

h

 

I think all S3's were N/A?........................i could be wrong though

 

 

[Tony]

Not sure.....

[hms]

Is the reg a 'cherished' plate?

J is 1971 before the elite was built?

h

[Mark H.]

Date of Liability 01 06 2010

Date of First Registration 02 08 1991

Year of Manufacture 1991

Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2174CC

[Tony]

Seems the plate is cherished but it goes with the car which suits me...... What does this mean "Date of Liability 01 06 2010"?

[CIH]

That's when the tax/sorn is due. Pretty sure that's a series 2 Espirit by the way.

[scorps]

Bit of useless info: The Esprit was named The Lotus Essex before they decided on "Esprit".One of the names were Kiwi!!

 

Giorgetto Giugiaro

Esprit – 1976–77

Esprit S2 – 1978–81

Esprit JPS (John Player Special) – 1978–79

Esprit S2.2 – 1980–81

Esprit Essex – 1980

Esprit S3 – 1981–86

Turbo Esprit – 1981–86

Esprit S3 HC – 1986–87

Turbo Esprit HC – 1986–87

Turbo Esprit HCi (Bosch Fuel Injected) – 1986–87

 

They even did a V8 Version..................yum yum!

 

 

[Tony]

That is nice ..... So what version have i got since it's a 1991

[scorps]

does it have a dry sump?

 

By the close of 1980, Lotus were effectively building three different models of Esprit, with distinct chassis designs and body moulds - the Domestic (i.e. UK) S2.2, the Export S2.2, and the dry-sump Turbo Esprit. Introduced in April 1981, the Turbo Esprit and S3 (Series 3) Esprits marked a necessary consolidation: both new models had a common chassis, inheriting much of the configuration of the Essex cars, whilst body production was based on a single common set of moulds.

 

 

1987 Turbo Esprit HCThe S3 continued to use the 2.2 L type 912 engine of the S2.2, whilst the Turbo Esprit reverted to a less complex wet-sump lubrication system, retaining the power and torque outputs of its dry-sump predecessor. The interior for both cars was revised and featured new trim; combined with changes to the body moulds this resulted in more headroom and an enlarged footwell[5]. Externally, the Turbo Esprit retained the full aerodynamic body kit of the Essex cars, and featured prominent 'turbo esprit' decals on the nose and sides; the S3 gained the more substantial bumpers, yet retained the simpler sill line and glazed rear hatch of the S2.2 body style. Both models were supplied with 15" BBS alloy wheels.

 

In April 1986, the final incarnations of the Giugiaro-styled Esprit were announced, with raised engine compression giving rise to their 'HC' moniker. This increased the output of the naturally aspirated engine to 172 hp (128 kW; 174 PS) and 160 lb·ft (220 N·m) for the Esprit HC, and to 215 hp (160 kW; 218 PS) and 220 lb·ft (300 N·m) for the Turbo Esprit HC, with the increased torque available at a lower rpm[7]. For markets with stringent emissions requirements, Lotus introduced the HCi variant, teaming the higher compression engine with Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection - the first fuel-injected Esprits.

 

Also found this:

Along with the SE, Lotus produced the little seen Esprit S, a midrange turbocharged car offering fewer appointments and 228 hp (170 kW), as well as the standard turbo still offering 215 hp (160 kW). The N/A and turbo were cancelled after 1990, and the S in 1991

 

I reckon you've got one of the last S3 Turbos........The S4's were introduced in 1993 with a boot spoiler.

[scorps]

Peter Stevens Design:

Esprit – 1987–90

Esprit Turbo – 1987–90

Esprit SE – 1989–91

Esprit S – 1991

Lotus Esprit X180R - 1991-92

Esprit SE HighWing – 1992–93

 

Production finished in 1990 but a late customer order could run into a 1991 registration.

[Tony]

A wealth of information there scorps, cheers

[hms]

Bit more bumpf here:

http://wiki.seloc.org/a/910_Engine

h

[aztecbandit1]

Fantastic car Tony, got to be one of my favourite motors and always loved the shape of them

 

So Mr Bond (007) when do you pick it up or have you already? (jumped a few posts so might of missed it )

[CIH]

well I for one am glad you're not getting a kit car. Still not too late to get a S12 silvia....

[Tony]

Fantastic car Tony, got to be one of my favourite motors and always loved the shape of them

 

So Mr Bond (007) when do you pick it up or have you already? (jumped a few posts so might of missed it )

 

Hopefully Saturday, did you clock the number plate

[Tony]

well I for one am glad you're not getting a kit car. Still not too late to get a S12 silvia....

 

A what, a what

[dazz33]

Youve brought a lotus esprit already...what planet have i been on for the last few days...

 

Niceone Tony...

 

 

( S12 silvia) is that a nissan silvia turbo.? or 200sx turbo.?

[hms]

What time on sat will TBO be at WIM central?

H

[aztecbandit1]

Fantastic car Tony, got to be one of my favourite motors and always loved the shape of them

 

So Mr Bond (007) when do you pick it up or have you already? (jumped a few posts so might of missed it )

 

Hopefully Saturday, did you clock the number plate

 

 

Yes mate i did clock the plate, think it must of been fate that you got this one so when would you like it polished and the engine bay done

[Tony]

Fantastic car Tony, got to be one of my favourite motors and always loved the shape of them

 

So Mr Bond (007) when do you pick it up or have you already? (jumped a few posts so might of missed it )

 

Hopefully Saturday, did you clock the number plate

 

 

Yes mate i did clock the plate, think it must of been fate that you got this one so when would you like it polished and the engine bay done

 

I'll call you on that