Lotus Esprit 0-60 Mph Acceleration - How Fast Are Lotus Esprit Cars?

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1976 Esprit


Quick Notes on Lotus Esprit 0-60 Acceleration

    • Average 1976 Lotus Esprit 0-60 acceleration: 4.8 s to 60 mph
    • Slowest 1976 Lotus Esprit 0-60 acceleration: 5.3 s to 60 mph
    • Fastest 1976 Lotus Esprit 0-60 acceleration: 4.3 s to 60 mph
    • Engine power: 272 hp (203 kW)
    • Average torque: 343.6 Nm
    • Comparison to world average: 46 % quicker
    • Comparison to the world's fastest: 4.1 s slower
    • Acceleration to weight ratio: 258 kg/s
    • Acceleration to power ratio: 53 hp/s (40 kW/s)
    • Accelete rating: 10/10
Engine 0—60 mph 0—100 km/h Top Speed Averange Economy
2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 4.9 s 5.2 s 163 mph -
2.2 i 16V TurboS4s 4.7 s 4.9 s 162 mph 21 mpg
2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 4.3 s 4.5 s 168 mph 21 mpg
2.2 i 16V Turbo SE S4 4.6 s 4.8 s 165 mph 21 mpg
2.2 i Turbo 5.2 s 5.5 s 155 mph 24 mpg
2.2 Turbo 5.3 s 5.6 s 150 mph 22 mpg
3.5 i V8 32V Turbo 4.7 s 4.9 s 175 mph -
Engine 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3
0—60 mph 4.9 s
0—100 km/h 5.2 s
Top Speed 163 mph
Averange Economy -
Engine 2.2 i 16V TurboS4s
0—60 mph 4.7 s
0—100 km/h 4.9 s
Top Speed 162 mph
Averange Economy 21 mpg
Engine 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
0—60 mph 4.3 s
0—100 km/h 4.5 s
Top Speed 168 mph
Averange Economy 21 mpg
Engine 2.2 i 16V Turbo SE S4
0—60 mph 4.6 s
0—100 km/h 4.8 s
Top Speed 165 mph
Averange Economy 21 mpg
Engine 2.2 i Turbo
0—60 mph 5.2 s
0—100 km/h 5.5 s
Top Speed 155 mph
Averange Economy 24 mpg
Engine 2.2 Turbo
0—60 mph 5.3 s
0—100 km/h 5.6 s
Top Speed 150 mph
Averange Economy 22 mpg
Engine 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
0—60 mph 4.7 s
0—100 km/h 4.9 s
Top Speed 175 mph
Averange Economy -


1996 Lotus Esprit 0-60 acceleration graph

In 1976, Lotus Esprit 0-60 acceleration was between 4.3 and 5.3 seconds.

  • 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 — 4.9 s to 60 mph
  • 2.2 i 16V TurboS4s — 4.7 s to 60 mph
  • 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 — 4.3 s to 60 mph
  • 2.2 i 16V Turbo SE S4 — 4.6 s to 60 mph
  • 2.2 i Turbo — 5.2 s to 60 mph
  • 2.2 Turbo — 5.3 s to 60 mph
  • 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo — 4.7 s to 60 mph


  • 1996 Lotus Esprit 0-60 mph compared to world average (7.8 s)

    Lotus Esprit 0-60 mph was up to 55% faster in 1976 than world's average.

  • 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 was 49% faster than average car
  • 2.2 i 16V TurboS4s was 51% faster than average car
  • 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 was 55% faster than average car
  • 2.2 i 16V Turbo SE S4 was 52% faster than average car
  • 2.2 i Turbo was 45% faster than average car
  • 2.2 Turbo was 44% faster than average car
  • 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo was 51% faster than average car


  • 1996 Lotus Esprit 0-60 mph acceleration to car weight ratio

    In 1976, Lotus Esprit 0-60 mph to car weight ratio is shown below:

  • 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 showed 273.47 kg/s-miles
  • 2.2 i 16V TurboS4s showed 277.66 kg/s-miles
  • 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 showed 282.56 kg/s-miles
  • 2.2 i 16V Turbo SE S4 showed 289.13 kg/s-miles
  • 2.2 i Turbo showed 244.23 kg/s-miles
  • 2.2 Turbo showed 258.49 kg/s-miles
  • 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo showed 293.62 kg/s-miles
  • 1976 Esprit Lotus 0-60 acceleration data

    Vehicle Acceleration 0—60 mph (0—100 km/h) Maximum speed Acceleration to passenger ratio Fuel consumption at high speed Fuel type / gearbox
    2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 km/h) 163 mph (263 km/h) 2.5 s to 60 mph / person 29 mpg (8 L per 100 km) Petrol (Gasoline)
    2.2 i 16V TurboS4s 4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 km/h) 162 mph (260 km/h) 2.4 s to 60 mph / person - Petrol (Gasoline)
    2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 4.3 s to 60 mph (4.5 s to 100 km/h) 168 mph (270 km/h) 2.2 s to 60 mph / person - Petrol (Gasoline)
    2.2 i 16V Turbo SE S4 4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 km/h) 165 mph (265 km/h) 2.3 s to 60 mph / person - Petrol (Gasoline)
    2.2 i Turbo 5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 km/h) 155 mph (250 km/h) 2.6 s to 60 mph / person 28 mpg (8.3 L per 100 km) Petrol (Gasoline)
    2.2 Turbo 5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 km/h) 150 mph (241 km/h) 2.7 s to 60 mph / person 28 mpg (8.3 L per 100 km) Petrol (Gasoline)
    3.5 i V8 32V Turbo 4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 km/h) 175 mph (282 km/h) 2.4 s to 60 mph / person 25 mpg (9.3 L per 100 km) Petrol (Gasoline)

    1976 Esprit Lotus 0-60 acceleration data

    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 163 mph (263 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 2.5 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed 29 mpg (8 L per 100 km)
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline)
    Vehicle 2.2 i 16V TurboS4s
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 162 mph (260 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 2.4 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed -
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline)
    Vehicle 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 4.3 s to 60 mph (4.5 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 168 mph (270 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 2.2 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed -
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline)
    Vehicle 2.2 i 16V Turbo SE S4
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 165 mph (265 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 2.3 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed -
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline)
    Vehicle 2.2 i Turbo
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 155 mph (250 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 2.6 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed 28 mpg (8.3 L per 100 km)
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline)
    Vehicle 2.2 Turbo
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 150 mph (241 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 2.7 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed 28 mpg (8.3 L per 100 km)
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline)
    Vehicle 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
    Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 km/h)
    Maximum speed 175 mph (282 km/h)
    Acceleration to passenger ratio 2.4 s to 60 mph / person
    Fuel consumption at high speed 25 mpg (9.3 L per 100 km)
    Fuel type / gearbox Petrol (Gasoline)