Originally purchased form the local Vancouver Lotus dealer in May 1994. The car was manufactured in May 1993 as a North American only 1993.5 model which is a cross between the 1992 SE and European 1993 S4 model. This may be the only 1993.5 Esprit sold in British Columbia. Car now has ~ 43,700 kms.

Engine:
Cylinders:  four in line
Capacity:  2174cc Bore/Stroke: 95.3mm x 76.2mm
Max Power:  264bhp / 197kW @ 6500rpm (DIN 70020)
Max Torque:  261 lb ft / 254Nm @ 3900 rpm (DIN 70020)
Max Engine Speed:  7400 rpm
Turbocharge:  Garrett T3 .63 with 0.42 Compressor, water-cooled with integral waste gate. HKS Blow off Valve on intake.
Fuel System:  Electronic multi-point fuel injection incorporation knock sensing and self-diagnosis capability.

Performance:
Max Speed:  165mph / 265 km/h
Acceleration
0-100 km/h / 0-60 mph    5.0 / 4.7 seconds
0-160 km/h / 0-100mph    11.9 secs

Transmission:
Type:  Five-speed, all-synchromesh manual transaxle
Clutch:  Hydraulically operated, 234.9mm single plate diaphrogm.

Body:
Styled by the Lotus Design studio, the body shell is manufactured by the Vacuum Assisted Resin Injection process and includes Kevlar reinforcement of the roof structure. Removable fiberglass sunroof.
Front and rear bumpers manufactured from RRIM offering protection against minor impact damage. A front rubber lip spoiler to protect the underside of the front valance. Aerodynamic rear wing mounted
on tailgate. Engine air intake located behind the rear right-hand quarter light complemented by further ducting in the lower body sills for cooling. Warm air exits via cooling stats above engine bay.

Front Suspension:
Upper and lower wishbones with anti-roll bar. Lotus Eibach Coil springs co-axial with telescopic Lotus Bilstein gas pressurized shock absorbers.

Rear Suspension:
Upper and lower transverse links with box section trailing radius arms. Rear adjustable camber. Lotus Eibach Coil springs co-axial with telescopic Lotus Bilstein gas pressurized shock absorbers. Aluminum hub camers.

Brakes:
Front: 310mm diameter slotted and ventilated discs with HiSpec 4 pot Calipers
Rear: 300mm outboard slotted and ventilated discs with Brembo 1 pot Calipers

Wheels & Tires:
OZ 5-spoke alloy design, 17" diameter (Front: 7J x 17ins  Rear: 8.5J x 17ins)
Front tires: Kumho Ecsta SPT
Rear tires: Kumho Ecsta SPT


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