Lotus Esprit Horsepower & Torque (2002 - 2004): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Lotus Esprit is an iconic British sports car produced from 1976 to 2004, renowned for its sharp wedge-shaped design by Giorgetto Giugiaro and its long production run of nearly three decades.

Initially powered by a 2.0L inline-4 engine producing around 150 hp, the Esprit's performance evolved significantly over the years.

By the 1990s, it featured a 3.5L twin-turbocharged V8 engine developed in-house by Lotus, delivering 350 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.

This allowed the Esprit to achieve a top speed of over 280 km/h (174 mph), a dramatic improvement from its original 214 km/h (133 mph).

The car was equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission and retained its rear-wheel-drive layout throughout its production.

Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.

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2004 Lotus Esprit Horsepower

The 2004 Lotus Esprit is powered by a 3.5L V8 engine, producing a consistent output of 350 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.

It features a rear-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

2003 Lotus Esprit Horsepower

The 2003 Lotus Esprit is powered by a 3.5L V8 engine, producing a consistent output of 350 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.

It features a rear-wheel-drive configuration and is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

2002 Lotus Esprit Horsepower

The 2002 Lotus Esprit is powered by a 3.5L V8 engine, producing a consistent output of 350 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.

This model features a rear-wheel-drive configuration and is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.