• The 2000 Lotus Esprit is a two-door, high-performance sports car released exclusively with a turbo-charged V8 engine. The Esprit retailed for $85,225 when it was introduced. The Esprit first hit the market in the 1970s, and the series lasted until it was discontinued after the release of the 2004 model.
  
  

Measurements

• The 2000 Esprit is 172 inches long, 73.5 inches wide and 45.3 inches tall. The wheelbase is 96 inches and the ground clearance is 4.1 inches. The turning diameter measures 34.3 feet. The front track is 60.2 inches and the rear track is 60.8 inches. The Esprit weighs 3,043 lbs.
  
  

Space

• The Esprit has room for only two passengers. Headroom measures 34.6 inches for both the driver and passenger. Legroom is 49.2 inches for both occupants.
  
  

Power

• The 2000 Esprit comes equipped with a 3.6-liter V8 engine that delivers 350 horsepower. A five-speed manual overdrive transmission is standard. The Lotus Esprit has 14 cubic feet of cargo space. Torque is rated at 295 ft.-lbs. at 4,259 rpm. The compression ratio is 8:1. The bore and stroke are 3.27 and 3.19. Displacement is 3,588 cc.
  
  

Fuel

• The 2000 Esprit has a 19.3-gallon fuel tank and runs on unleaded gasoline. In the city, it gets 15 mpg. On the highway, it gets 23 mpg.
  
  

Safety and Extras

• Power door locks and power windows are included standard, as are driver and passenger airbags. The dash features an AM/FM radio and a CD player. Other standard equipment includes a tachometer, air-conditioning, anti-lock brakes, leather seats, rear window defogger and alloy wheels.