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Lotus Esprit X180R specs

Car type Coupe
Curb weight 1034 kg (2280 lbs)
Dimensions 4.12 m (162 in) long, 1.84 m (72 in) wide, 1.05 m (41 in) high
Wheelbase 2.11 m (83 in)
Introduced 1990
Origin country United Kingdom
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Performance

0 - 60 mph4.1 s
Top speed263 kph (163 mph)

Powertrain specs

Engine type Turbo DOHV 16v I4
Displacement 2.2 l (133 ci / 2174 cc)
Power 304 ps (300 bhp / 224 kw) @ 6800 rpm
Torque 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) @ 4800 rpm
Power / liter 140 ps (138 hp)
Power / weight 294 ps (290 bhp) / t
Torque / weight 406 Nm (300 lb-ft) / t
Transmission 5 speed manual
Layout middle engine, rear wheel drive
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ProDriveP2  10y ago

I really love this car, put a lot of cars in it's class to shame including the 911 RS N/GT and BMW M3 Lightweight. Imagine if it had gone to a Mitsubishi FQ400 instead of the V8, the timeless styling might still be in production like the 911. Forget Toyota powered bugs. RIP Colin Chapman.

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