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Lotus Excel

1982 – 1992 United Kingdom

With production running from 1982 to 1992, the Lotus Excel stayed on sale for 10 years. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 162 to 183 hp.

Lotus Excel
Body styleNot specified
Production1982 – 1992
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power162 – 183 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed200 – 206 km/h
Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.2L 5MT RWD (162 HP)
2.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 162 hp — 206 5-Speed manual
2.2L 4AT RWD (183 HP)
2.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 183 hp — 200 4-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2174 cm3 (133 ci)
Power
119 KW @ 6500 RPM162 HP @ 6500 RPM160 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
160 lb-ft @ 5250 RPM217 Nm @ 5250 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
128 mph (206 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Dimensions

Length
172.3 in (4376 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
40 in (1016 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
97.7 in (2482 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.1 cuFT (371 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
2502 lbs (1135 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2174 cm3 (133 ci)
Power
134 KW @ 6500 RPM183 HP @ 6500 RPM180 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
165 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM224 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
124 mph (200 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/50 R15

Dimensions

Length
172.3 in (4376 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
40 in (1016 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
97.7 in (2482 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.1 cuFT (371 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
2595 lbs (1177 kg)
Length4,376 mm
Width1,816 mm
Height1,016 mm
Wheelbase2,482 mm
Curb weight1,135 – 1,177 kg
Torque217 – 224 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.