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Technical data

This 2.2i MT Turbo (231 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.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km15.7litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km8.3litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km9.9litre
Fuel tank capacity73litre
Cruising rangefrom 460 to 880km
Fuel95 RON
Top speed250km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)5.5second

Engine

Displacement2174cm3
Engine power231bhp
RPM at max powerfrom 6 500RPM
Maximum torque295Nm
RPM at max torque4000RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutInline
Injection typeMonoinjection
Forced inductionTurbocharger
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4
Bore95.3mm
Stroke76.2mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive

Body

Seats2
Length4330mm
Width1860mm
Height1150mm
Wheelbase2440mm
Front track1525mm
Rear track1555mm
Ground clearance150mm
Kerb weight1270kg
Min. boot capacity200litre
Max. boot capacity200litre
Body typeCoupe

Suspension & brakes

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

Real-world consumption (est.)

City18.8 litres / 100km
Highway10 litres / 100km
Average11.9 litres / 100km

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

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