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Technical data

This 2.2 MT Turbo (218 hp) engine was fitted in the 5 generation Coupe, which was produced by Lotus from 1996 to 1998. In addition to this engine, 6 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Body

Body typeCoupe
Seats2
Length4330mm
Width1860mm
Height1150mm
Wheelbase2440mm
Front track1525mm
Rear track1555mm
Ground clearance150mm
Max. boot capacity200litre
Kerb weight1370kg
Min. boot capacity200litre

Engine

Engine typeGasoline
Displacement2174cm3
Engine power218bhp
RPM at max powerfrom 6 000RPM
Injection typeCarburetor
Forced inductionTurbocharger
Cylinder layoutInline
Number of cylinders4
Bore95.3mm
Stroke76.2mm
Valves per cylinder4
Maximum torque298Nm
RPM at max torque4250RPM

Power & fuel consumption

Fuel95 RON
Top speed241km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)5.6second
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km10.6litre
Fuel tank capacity73litre
City fuel consumption per 100 km17.2litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km8.3litre
Cruising rangefrom 420 to 880km

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionHelical springs
Rear suspensionHelical springs
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive

Real-world consumption (est.)

City20.6 litres / 100km
Highway10 litres / 100km
Average12.7 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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