2002 Lotus Esprit V8
The 2002 Lotus Esprit V8 is a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with a manual 5-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $90,820 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The Esprit measures 172.0 inches long on a 95.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,043 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $90,820 ($164,072 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Lotus Type 918 twin-turbo V8 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 83.0 x 81.0 |
| Injection Type | Port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Manual 5-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18-in. aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | 285/35ZR18 |
| Tires Rear | 285/35ZR18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172 in |
| Width | 73.5 in |
| Height | 45.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,043 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 34.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 49.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars