Lotus Esprit Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

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Quick notes on Lotus Esprit transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT
    • Average acceleration: 4.8 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 6379 rpm
    • Average torque: 344 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1316 kg / 2902 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1901 kg / 4192 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

Gearbox types in 1976 Lotus Esprit through generations

  • 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 —5 MT (294 Nm)
  • 2.2 i 16V TurboS4s —5 MT (375 Nm)
  • 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 —5 MT (389 Nm)
  • 2.2 i 16V Turbo SE S4 —5 MT (354 Nm)
  • 2.2 i Turbo —5 MT (295 Nm)
  • 2.2 Turbo —5 MT (298 Nm)
  • 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo —5 MT (400 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 5 MT—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 i 16V TurboS4s 5 MT—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 5 MT—4.3 s to 60 mph (4.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 i 16V Turbo SE S4 5 MT—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 i Turbo 5 MT—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 Turbo 5 MT—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo 5 MT—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 5 MT—6250 rpm.
  • 2.2 i 16V TurboS4s 5 MT—6400 rpm.
  • 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 5 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.2 i 16V Turbo SE S4 5 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.2 i Turbo 5 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.2 Turbo 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo 5 MT—6500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6250 rpm. 91%
    2.2 i 16V TurboS4s Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 84%
    2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    2.2 i 16V Turbo SE S4 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    2.2 i Turbo Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    2.2 Turbo Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 96%
    3.5 i V8 32V Turbo Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V Turbo GT3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.2 i 16V TurboS4s
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.2 i 16V Turbo SE S4
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.2 i Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.2 Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%