Lotus
Esprit
Lotus Esprit: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeLotus
ClassTwo-seater
Model years (US)2000–2004, 2007–2009
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Lotus Esprit – Series 41994–2004
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1994–2004 3,630 produced |
| Engines | 1,994 cm³ Type 920 turbo I4 2,174 cm³ Types 910 and 910S turbo I4 3,506 cm³ type 918 twin-turbo V8 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,438 mm: 1993–2001 2,421 mm: 2002–2004 |
| Length | 4,369 mm: 1993–1995 & 1999–2004 4,415 mm:1996–1998 |
| Width | 1,867 mm: 1993–1995 & 1999–2001 1,882 mm: 1996–1998 & 2002–2004 |
| Height | 1,151 mm |
| Designer | Julian Thomson |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2004 | 3.5 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2004 | 3.5 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4–14.7 L/100 km | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 8.7–11.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Two-seater |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2004 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 5 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2004, 2007–2009 |