はい、年末趣味車探訪もそろそろ終盤へ～～～ やはりグルグル回る趣味車探訪のターゲットは、回り回って、Espritでございます。
Espritは、Lotusの中でも異端な存在だと思います。泥沼感もホドホドに感じます。その評価も分かれますが、iwao's的には、かなりアリな１台です。
と言うことで、アマゾンで本を買い込み、ただ今、勉強中でぇ～す
Netでも調べて、30代で乗ったEsprit S2からの変遷の中で、今、選ぶならこれでしょう！ってモデルを選びました。
以下、諸元でございます
（備忘録的掲載）
LOTUS ESPRIT S4 1993-1996
Engine:
Mid-mounted Lotus 2.2 liter aluminum alloy 16-valve chargecooled engine.
Water-cooled Garrett T3 .63 with 0.42 Compressor turbocharger with integral wastegate.
Multi-port fuel injection system and distributorless ignition with ECM.
Maximum power: 264 bhp at 6500 rpm.
Maximum torque: 261 lb ft at 3900 rpm.
Transmission:
New high-torque 5-speed transaxle with hydraulically operated clutch driving rear wheels.
New precision gearshift mechanism.
Chassis/Body:
Rigid steel zinc-coated backbone chassis, composite bodywork with seating for two.
Fuel System:
Fuel tank capacity: 19.3 gallons.
Fuel requirements: Premium unleaded.
Self-balancing dual fuel tanks, capacity 19.3 gallons
Front Suspension:
Independent by upper and lower wishbones, with revised anti-roll bar,
coil springs and telescopic dampers. Power steering (PAS) fitted as standard.
Rear Suspension:
Independent by upper and lower transverse links, with radius arms,
coil springs and telescopic dampers. Aluminum hub carriers.
Brakes:
Dual circuit, full power actuated with three channel anti-lock brakes (ABS).
10.2" dia ventilated front discs.
10.8" dia solid rear discs.
Wheels:
New 5-spoke alloy design, 17" diameter.
7j front and 8.5j rear rim sizes.
Tyres:
Unique Goodyear Eagle GS-A asymetric.
Front: 215/40ZR 17
Rear: 245/45 ZR 17
Performance:
Maximum speed: 165 mph
0 - 60 mph: 4.7 seconds
0 - 100 mph: 11.9 seconds
Fuel Economy:
EPA City driving 17 mpg
EPA Highway driving 27 mpg
Width: 73.5"
Height: 45.3"
Length: 172"
Wheelbase: 96"
kerb weight: 1339kg
Unladen weight: 1320kg
Standard Equipment:
Full Connolly Leather interior, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, electrically operated fuel filler flaps, heated and electrically operated remote outside mirrors, delay safety interior lighting system, three phase ice warning system, tinted glass. Primary safety equipment is three point retractable safety belts and Supplemental Inflatable Restraints (airbag) contained with a kevlar and aluminum passenger safety cell. AM/FM cassette receiver with four matched speakers. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) are standard.
Optional Equipment:
Metallic paint, 6-disc remote CD changer, removable transparent roof panel.
LOTUS ESPRIT S4s 1995-1996
ENGINE
Location: Iongitudinally mid-mounted
Cylinders: four, in-line
Valve gear: dohc, four valves per cylinder
Turbocharger: Garrett T3 .63 with 0.60 Compressor, watercooled with integral wastegate.
Power: 300 bhp/7000rpm
Torque: 290 lb ft/3600 rpm
Fuel: unleaded, 95 RON
TRANSMISSION
Type: five-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
SUSPENSION
Front: independent via double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: independent via transverse links and radius arms, coil springs
Wheels:OZ Racing light alloy, 8.5J x 17 front, 10Jx18 rear
Tyres: Michelin Pilot MXX3, 235/40 ZR17 front, 285/35 ZR18 rear
BRAKES
Front/rear: ventilated discs,ABS
STEERING
Type: rack and pinion, power assisted
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 2420 mm
Overall length: 4414mm
Overall width: 1883mm
Overall height: 1150 mm
Kerb weight: 1460 kg
Fuel tank: 16 gallons
Unladen weight: 1325kg
PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph: 4.6 sec
0-100 mph:11.4 sec
MAXIMUM SPEED: 168 mph
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Government figures:
Urban: 18.8 mpg
56 mph: 34.5 mpg
75 mph: 27.4 mpg
LIST PRICE (1995)
£52,995
LOTUS ESPRIT GT3 1996-1998
Engine:
Type 920
Mid-mounted Lotus 1973cc aluminium alloy 16-valve chargecooled engine.
Water-cooled TB03 turbocharger with integral wastegate.
Multi-point fuel injection system and distributorless ignition.
Maximum power: 179 kW (240 bhp) at 6250 RPM (DIN).
Maximum torque: 294 Nm (216 lb ft) at 3750 RPM (DIN).
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1 Bore: 95.27 mm
Stroke: 69.20 mm
Transmission:
High torque 5-speed manual transaxle with hydraulically operated clutch driving rear wheels.
Chassis:
Rigid steel zinc-coated backbone chassis, composite bodywork with seating for two.
Fuel System:
Fuel tank capacity: 73 litres (16 gallons).
Fuel requirement: 95 RON minimum octane UNLEADED.
Front Suspension:
Independent by upper and lower wishbones, with revised anti-roll bar, coil springs and telescopic dampers. Power steering (PAS) fitted as standard.
Rear Suspension:
Independent by upper and lower transverse links, with radius arms, coil springs and telescopic dampers. Aluminium hub carriers.
Brakes:
New Kelsey Hayes "430" three-channel ABS controller with tandem master cylinder and vacuum servo assistance.
Wheels:
5-spoke alloy, 17" diameter. 7J front and 8.5J rear rim sizes by Route OZ to Lotus design.
Tyres:
Unique Goodyear Eagle GS-A asymmetric.
Front: 215/40ZR 17 Rear: 245/45ZR 17
Performance:
Maximum speed: 163.5 mph (263 km/h)
0-60 mph 5.1s 0-100 km/h: 5.2s
0-100 mph 12.9s 0-160 km/h: 12.5s
Fuel Consumption:
(mpg (l/100 km))
Urban 14.9 19
Extra Urban 32.8 8,6
Combined 22.6 12,5
Kerb weight: 1229kg
Unladen weight: 1230kg
Standard Equipment:
Lotus sport seats, vinyl interior trim, power steering, ABS brakes, catalytic convertor, single key central locking, tilt/removable roof panel, front fog lights, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors.
Options:
Airbags, leather trimmed sport seats, leather trimmed seats, Lotus alarm system, air conditioning, Alpine radio cassette, Alpine radio/CD, Alpine radio with CD multichanger.
LOTUS ESPRIT V8 1996-98
Engine Type: 90-degree V8, longitudinal, mid-mounted, with twin Allied Signal T25 turbochargers.
Capacity: 3506cc.
Construction: All aluminium.
Maximum power: 355PS (260kW) at 6500rpm.
Maximum torque: 295lb ft (400Nm) at 4250rpm.
Transmission
Manual five-speed transaxle driving the rear wheels.
Ratios
First: 3.36 to one.
Second: 2.06 to one.
Third: 1.38 to one.
Fourth: 1.04 to one.
Fifth: 0.76 to one
Reverse: 3.55 to one.
Final drive: 3.89 to one.
Body
GRP/kevlar composite.
Chassis
Fabricated sheet steel and round tube backbone chassis hot dip galvanised.
Suspension
Front: double-wishbones, single coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar.
Rear: upper and lower transverse links, box section radius arms, telescopic dampers with coil springs.
Steering Rack and pinion, power-assisted.
Wheels
OZ Racing six-spoke monobloc alloy
Front: 8.5Jx17
Rear: 10.0Jx18
Tyres:
Dunlop SP Sport 9000
Front: 235/40 ZR17
Rear: 285/35 ZR18
Brakes
Front Disc 296mm
Rear Disc 300mm
Front Caliper Brembo 4 Pot
Rear Caliper Brembo 2 Pot
Vital statistics
Wheelbase: 95.3in (2420mm).
Front track: 59.8in (1520mm).
Rear track: 59.8in (1520mm).
Overall length: 170.2in (4369mm).
Overall width: 74.1in (1883mm) excluding mirrors.
Overall height: 45.3in (1150mm).
Ground clearance: 4.1in (105mm).
Fuel tank capacity: 15.4gal (70.0 litres).
Fuel grade: 95 RON minimum.
Unladen weight: V8 ÿ 3040lb (1380kg).
Options
Driver airbag, sports seats, Alcantara upholstery, Alcantara headlining, coloured seat piping, CD multi-changer, metallic paint, premium paint.
※今まで、東海で２台、関東で２台を拝見しました。しばらくEsprit探訪が続きます。。。
アルファの4Cといいとこ勝負でしょう
実は、一瞬、真剣に思ったりしましたw
