Lotus Esprit 1996 - 1998 (5 generation), Coupe, 2.0i MT Turbo GT3 (243 h.p.)

Bodywork
- Number of seater: 4
- Ground clearance: 150 mm
- Rear track: 1545 mm
- Height: 1530 mm
- Full weight: 1590 kg
- Body type: Coupe
- Curb weight: 1340 kg
- Min trunk capacity: 200 litre
- Length: 4369 mm
- Width: 1883 mm
- Wheelbase: 2420 mm
Engine
- Engine type: Gasoline
- Injection type: Multi-point fuel injection
- Cylinder layout: Inline
- Boost type: Turbo
- Valves per cylinder: 2
- Max power at RPM: to 3 750 RPM
- Stroke cycle: 95 mm
- Engine power: 243 bhp
- Maximum torque: 294 N*m
- Capacity: 1973 cm3
Gearbox and handling
- Drive wheels: Rear wheel drive
- Gearbox type: Manual
Operating characteristics
- Fuel: 95
- Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 8 litre
- Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 5 second
- City driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 19 litre
- Fuel tank capacity: 73 litre
- Max speed: 263 km/h
- Cruising range: from 380 to 910 km
Suspension and brakes
- Front brakes: ventilated disc
- Front suspension: Independent, Double wishbone, spring
- Back suspension: Dependent, Multi wishbone, spring

Bodywork