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| Model: | Esprit S3 | | Year: | 1981 | | Rating: | 62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars | | | Main features, safety and ecconomy |
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| Engine size: | 2174 ccm (132.66 cubic inches) | | Fuel mixed driving: | 9.1 litres/100 km (25.85 miles per gallon) | | Seats: | 2 | | Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 2174 ccm (132.66 cubic inches) | | Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder | | Max power: | 160.7 PS (118 kW or 158 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min. | | Max torque: | 221.00 Nm (22.5 kgf-m or 163.0 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min. | | Compression: | 9.5:1 | | Bore x stroke: | 95.3 x 76.2 mm (3.8 x 3.0 inches) | | Valves per cylinder: | 4 | | Speed and acceleration |
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| Top speed: | 217.0 km/h (134.8 mph) | | 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 7.0 seconds | | 0-50 miles: | 4.7 seconds | | 0-60 miles: | 6.5 seconds | | Power/weight ratio: | 0.1509 PS/kg | | Exterior and interior |
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| Max no. of doors: | 2 | | Passenger space: | 4530 litres (1,197 gallons) | | Steering, brakes and tires |
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| Front brakes: | Disks | | Rear brakes: | Disks, 274 mm | | Front tire dimensions: | 205/70-R14 | | Rear tire dimensions: | 205/70-R14 | | Dimensions and weight |
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| Weight: | 1067 kg (2,352.3 pounds) | | Overall length: | 4200 mm (165.4 inches) | | Overall width: | 1860 mm (73.2 inches) | | Overall height: | 1120 mm (44.1 inches) | | Wheelbase: | 2490 mm (98.0 inches) | | Fuel capacity: | 31.0 litres (8.19 gallons) | | Other specifications |
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