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Facts for both the US and UK Lotus Turbo Esprit, including spring rates, engine info, parts, modifications, specifications (specs), pictures, users, owners and vital information for the Lotus.

Some information might be valid for non turbo cars and other Esprits as well, some custom parts may be usable on non turbo version of the car and other parts may work on the later Esprits. And suspension adjustment and springs, coilovers coil overs and other stuff.

Turbo Esprits have the 2.2 liter lotus engine and 210 horsepower, we have custom fiberglass, aluminum and carbon fiber parts being developed along with a multitude of facts on the lotus cars.

We will have replacement OEM parts as well as custom unique parts for the esprits made from fiberglass, carbon fiber and aluminum.

We are interested in hearing from other lotus owners including S1 owners, S2 esprit owners and S3 n/a lotuses. We have a variety of owners.

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1983-84 ESPRIT TURBO SUSPENSION - SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Data source has been taken from one 1983 US Spec Turbo Esprit

NOTES:

The following table provides information that is not provided in the Lotus Service Notes or Parts Manuals. OE Suspension geometry settings are quoted in the Lotus Manuals. Those settings, and additional supplementary information, will be published as information becomes available.

Units are imperial, unless noted. Dimensions are currently plus/minus 0.15"

The numbers marked in the "LOWER 1.5" columns apply to the proposed coilover conversion kit. Ride height adjustment would be available to permit lowering the car from about 0.75" to 1.5" from OE. Target is for a total range of travel of at least 5.0" (2.5" bump and 2.5" droop) when the car is lowered to the 1.5" setting.

DESCRIPTION	FRONT	REAR	FR LOWER 1.5	RR LOWER 1.5
Springs(USA Spec)	OE	OE	C/O Kit	C/O Kit
Length at Ride Ht	8.5	9.0	7.0	7.5
Length at Full Droop	10.3	11.0	8.8	9.5
Length at Full Comp	6.5	7.0	5.0	8.0
Number of Coils	10	8
Overall Diameter	4.5	4.0
Wire Diameter, mm	12	12
Free Length	14.0	13.4
Rate, lbs/inch	125	155
Spring Load at Ride Ht, lbs	687*	682*
Spring Motion Ratio	9/18**	19/25**
Spring Angle	5**	15**
Shocks
c/c Mounts at Full Ext'n	15	17	14-15	16-17
c/c at Ride Ht	13	15	11.5	13.5
c/c at Full Comp'n	11	13	9	11
Shock Body > LWR Mount	7.5	9	6	7.5
Spring Perch Clearance
Lower Perch > Mounting	1.4
Top Perch > Mounting	2.3	0.0
Control Arms
Lower link, LOA	13.0	19.5
Upper Link, LOA	8.0	7.5
Trailing Link, mnt>top link		25
Lower Link Rake Fwd		4.5
Distance Inner, upper/lower	10	9
Distance Outer, upper/lower	9	10.5
Sway Bar
Diameter	0.75

*Current measuring tolerance errors would effect the results relating to the "Spring Loads at Ride Height".

**Approximate values. To be confirmed soon.

Important note: Whenever you make an adjustment to your ride height or suspension, always have the corner weights re-balanced, and geometry checked by an experienced chassis technician. All kinds of ill handling can result if this is not done.

Lotus Turbo Esprit Fact Respository for the 1981-1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit (the Giugiaro cars.)

Custom Lotus parts, guides and facts for the Lotus Turbo Esprit. 2.2 Liter Lotus engine with turbo. Guides for tires, wheels, engine, transmission as well as custom carbon fiber, aluminum and fiberglass parts for the Lotus Turbo Esprit. As well as an adjustable suspension for the front of the car.

Facts for both the US and UK Lotus Turbo Esprit, including spring rates, engine info, parts, modifications, specifications (specs), pictures, users, owners and vital information for the Lotus.

Some information might be valid for non turbo cars and other Esprits as well, some custom parts may be usable on non turbo version of the car and other parts may work on the later Esprits. And suspension adjustment and springs, coilovers coil overs and other stuff.

Turbo Esprits have the 2.2 liter lotus engine and 210 horsepower, we have custom fiberglass, aluminum and carbon fiber parts being developed along with a multitude of facts on the lotus cars.

We will have replacement OEM parts as well as custom unique parts for the esprits made from fiberglass, carbon fiber and aluminum.

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Lotus Turbo Esprit Fact Respository for the 1981-1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit (the Giugiaro cars.)

Custom Lotus parts, guides and facts for the Lotus Turbo Esprit. 2.2 Liter Lotus engine with turbo. Guides for tires, wheels, engine, transmission as well as custom carbon fiber, aluminum and fiberglass parts for the Lotus Turbo Esprit. As well as an adjustable suspension for the front of the car.

Facts for both the US and UK Lotus Turbo Esprit, including spring rates, engine info, parts, modifications, specifications (specs), pictures, users, owners and vital information for the Lotus.

Some information might be valid for non turbo cars and other Esprits as well, some custom parts may be usable on non turbo version of the car and other parts may work on the later Esprits. And suspension adjustment and springs, coilovers coil overs and other stuff.

Turbo Esprits have the 2.2 liter lotus engine and 210 horsepower, we have custom fiberglass, aluminum and carbon fiber parts being developed along with a multitude of facts on the lotus cars.

We will have replacement OEM parts as well as custom unique parts for the esprits made from fiberglass, carbon fiber and aluminum.

Home

List of Owners

Turbo Esprit Guide

Reference Section(not specific to the Esprit)

External Reference

Using this Site

1983-84 ESPRIT TURBO SUSPENSION - SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Reference Section
(not specific to the Esprit)