Lotus Esprit III Coupe

1981–1987 · 3 versions

Power: 162–231 hp (119–170 kW)
Fuel: Gasoline
Gearbox: Manual
Drive: Rear
Fuel consumption: 9.9–12.1 l/100 km
0–100 km/h: from 5.5 s
Top speed: 220–250 km/h

The Lotus Esprit III coupe was made in 1981–1987. The catalogue lists 3 versions (gasoline) with 162–231 hp (119–170 kW). According to the manufacturer it uses 9.9–12.1 l/100 km on average and reaches 100 km/h in 5.5–6.7 s.

Versions

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More	Version	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	0–100 km/h	Consumption
	2.2 MT 162 HP	162 hp 119 kW	Gasoline	Manual	Rear	6.7 s	12.1 l
Engine 2,174 cm³ · 912 Torque 217 Nm at 5000 rpm Top speed 220 km/h Urban 14.3 l/100 km Extra-urban 10.0 l/100 km Fuel tank 73 l Ground clearance 150 mm Full specifications →
	2.2 MT 218 HP	218 hp 160 kW	Gasoline	Manual	Rear	5.6 s	10.6 l
Engine 2,174 cm³ · 910S Torque 298 Nm at 4250 rpm Top speed 241 km/h Urban 17.2 l/100 km Extra-urban 8.3 l/100 km Fuel tank 73 l Kerb weight 1,370 kg Ground clearance 150 mm Tyres 215/50/R15 245/50/R16 Full specifications →
	2.2 MT 231 HP	231 hp 170 kW	Gasoline	Manual	Rear	5.5 s	9.9 l
Engine 2,174 cm³ · 910S Torque 295 Nm at 4000 rpm Top speed 250 km/h Urban 15.7 l/100 km Extra-urban 8.3 l/100 km Fuel tank 73 l Kerb weight 1,270 kg Ground clearance 150 mm Tyres 215/50/R15 245/50/R16 Full specifications →

Other Esprit generations

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Esprit V 1993–2004Esprit IV 1987–1993Esprit II 1978–1981Esprit I 1976–1979