Lotus Esprit specifications

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Generation 1 (1976–1979)

2.0 Manual RWD (142 hp)2.0 Manual (160 hp)

Generation 2 (1978–1981)

2.0 Manual (142 hp)2.2 Manual (162 hp)

Generation 3 (1981–1987)

2.2 Manual RWD (231 hp)2.2 Manual RWD (218 hp)2.2 Manual RWD (162 hp)2.2 Manual (160 hp)

Generation 4 (1987–1993)

2.2 Manual RWD (304 hp)2.2 Manual RWD (268 hp)2.2 Manual Turbo (264 hp)

Generation 5 (1993–2004)

3.5i Manual Turbo (354 hp)2.0 Manual RWD (243 hp)2.2 Manual RWD (288 hp)3.5 Manual RWD (354 hp)2.2i Manual Turbo (231 hp)2.2i Manual Turbo S (288 hp)2.2i Manual Turbo Sport 300 (304 hp)2.2i Manual Turbo SE (268 hp)2.0i Manual Turbo GT3 (243 hp)2.2 Manual Turbo (218 hp)

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