Lotus Esprit - Technical Data; Engine Specifications; Transmission Specifications; Fluid Capacities

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TECHNICAL DATA
ENGINE
Type:
No of cylinders:
Capacity:
Bore:
Stroke:
Compression Ratio:
Firing Order:
Oil Pressure (Hot):
Ignition Timing:
Spark Plugs:
Valves:
Valve Clearances:
(Cold)
Distributor Points Gap:
Engine
Idle Speed:
Carburet tor:
TRANSMISSION
Type:
Internal Ratios
Fifth
Fourth
Third
Second
First
Reverse
Final drive
CAPACITIES
.76:1
.97:1
1.32:1
1.94:1
2.92:1
3.46:1
4.375:1
Lotus
907
4
1973 cc- 120.4 cu in
95.2 mm - 3.75 in
69.2 mm- 2.72 in
8.4:1
1-3-4-2
Not below- 5 lbs in sq. at idle, 35 at 3,500 rpm,
45 at 6,500 rpm and above.
8° B.T.D.C.- static, 0° at 950 1000 rpm
Type Champion N9Y
Gap .58 mm .023 in
4
per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts
Inlet .127 - .178 mm .005 - .007 in
Exhaust .254
.305 mm .010- .012 in
.35- .40 mm, .014 .016 in
950 - 1 000 rpm
Zenith- CD 175 SE (two)
Manual 5 forward gears (All synchromesh) and revef'SI
mph &
21.85
17.15
12.58
8.56
5.69
kph par 1000 rpm
35.16
27.59
20.24
13.77
9.15
Engine
(incl Filter) Dry 61itres (10.5 imp pts, 12.6 US pts)
Refill 4.8 litres (8.5 imp pts, 10.2 US pts)
Difference between high and
low dipstick marks: 0.85 litres (1.5 imp pts, 1.8 US pts)
Transmission:
2.25 litres (4 imp pts, 4.8 US ptsl
Cooling Systttm: 10.81itres (1-9 imp pts, 22.8 US ptsl
Fuel Tank: 67 litres (14.75 imp gall, 17.7 US gall)
ELECTRICAL
Vol tags/Polarity:
Alternator:
Battery:
Headlamps:
No
of Fuses:
12V /Negative Earth
Motorola 55 amp
44 amp hr@ 20 hr rating
Four 5% in diameter units, two in each headlamp poe
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