Lotus Esprit 0-60 Times
These are the latest Lotus Esprit 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times taken from reputable car magazine sources such as Car and Driver, MotorTrend and Road & Track. There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all Lotus Esprit 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Lotus Esprit for all model years available in our database.
| Trim | Engine | Drive Type | Trans. | 0-60 | 1/4 Mile | Mpg EPA C/H/Observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1998 Lotus Esprit | |||||||
| V8 Coupe | 3.5L Twin-Turbo V8 | RWD | 5M | 4.4 sec | 12.8 sec @ 111.8 mph | 14/21/---- mpg | Motor Trend |
| V8 Coupe | 3.5L Twin-Turbo V8 | RWD | 5M | 4.4 sec | 13.0 sec @ 110 mph | 14/21/---- mpg | Motor Week |
1995 Lotus Esprit | |||||||
| S4S Coupe | 2.2L Turbo I-4 | RWD | 5M | 4.4 sec | 13.0 sec @ 108 mph | 15/25/17 mpg | Car and Driver |
1993 Lotus Esprit | |||||||
| S4 Coupe | 2.2L Turbo I-4 | RWD | 5M | 4.8 sec | 13.3 sec @ 107.3 mph | 15/25/---- mpg | Motor Trend |
1991 Lotus Esprit | |||||||
| Turbo SE Jim Clark Edition Coupe | 2.2L Turbo I-4 | RWD | 5M | 4.8 sec | 13.4 sec @ 104 mph | 15/25/17 mpg | Car and Driver |
| X-180R Coupe | 2.2L Turbo I-4 | RWD | 5M | 4.6 sec | 13.2 sec @ 106.2 mph | 15/25/---- mpg | Motor Trend |
1990 Lotus Esprit | |||||||
| Turbo SE Coupe | 2.2L Turbo I-4 | RWD | 5M | 4.8 sec | 13.5 sec @ 103 mph | 15/25/18 mpg | Car and Driver |
1989 Lotus Esprit | |||||||
| Turbo Coupe | 2.2L Turbo I-4 | RWD | 5M | 5.2 sec | 13.6 sec @ 103.5 mph | 15/26/17 mpg | Road & Track |
| Turbo SE Coupe | 2.2L Turbo I-4 | RWD | 5M | 4.5 sec | 12.9 sec @ 107 mph | 15/25/---- mpg | Motor Week |
1988 Lotus Esprit | |||||||
| Turbo Coupe | 2.2L Turbo I-4 | RWD | 5M | 5.6 sec | 14.1 sec @ 99.6 mph | 15/25/19 mpg | Motor Week |
1986 Lotus Esprit | |||||||
| Turbo HC Coupe | 2.2L Turbo I-4 | RWD | 5M | 6.0 sec | 14.5 sec @ 95 mph | 16/24/---- mpg | Motor Week |
1983 Lotus Esprit | |||||||
| Turbo Coupe | 2.2L Turbo I-4 | RWD | 5M | 6.4 sec | 14.6 sec @ 95 mph | 11/18/14 mpg | Car and Driver |
1981 Lotus Esprit | |||||||
| Turbo Coupe | 2.2L Turbo I-4 | RWD | 5M | 5.6 sec | 14.4 sec @ 98 mph | ----/----/---- mpg | Lotus |
1977 Lotus Esprit | |||||||
| S1 Coupe | 2.0L I-4 | RWD | 5M | 9.6 sec | 17.3 sec @ 79 mph | ----/----/---- mpg | Car and Driver |
