I'm sure the new owner will chime in but IIR the 87 HC Turbos had a 2.2 I-4 that generated 215HP and 220ftlbs torque. Keep in mind that the car weighed just under 2700 pounds.Originally Posted by john 05141
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I'm sure the new owner will chime in but IIR the 87 HC Turbos had a 2.2 I-4 that generated 215HP and 220ftlbs torque. Keep in mind that the car weighed just under 2700 pounds.
Jeff
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Love it, man it would have been nice if the Delorean had an optional box where you could select the turbo lotus engine
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No, a 1987 Turbo HCi.
-Mike
My engine twists my frame.
1981 DeLorean, Carb LS4 swap completed
1999 Corvette, cam/headers/intake manifold, 400 rwhp
2005 Elise, stock
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When I get a big garage like Derek, that's one one my list too. Nice looking car.
Dermot
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I don't always drive cars, but when I do, I prefer DeLoreans
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No-one is to stone anyone, even, and I want to make this absolutely clear, even if they do say "carburetor"
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I think the v8 cars were introduced on the s4's alongside the 4 cyl. versions.
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The V8s are monster cars, but just not 'Esprit' to me. I've grown up around Lotus cars; my father collected Elans, Europas, and Esprits; so to me, Lotus is light weight, with a four cylinder engine.
And honestly, my '87 Esprit is plenty fast enough for the street. I like big numbers as much as the next guy, but when there's so much power that you can't use a fraction of it outside of the track, then it gets stupid.
-Mike
My engine twists my frame.
1981 DeLorean, Carb LS4 swap completed
1999 Corvette, cam/headers/intake manifold, 400 rwhp
2005 Elise, stock
2016 Chevy Cruze
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The later Lotus Esprits had more refinements with the S4s being the penultimate Lotus Esprit with a 4 cylinder motor. There is a lot to be said for the later V-8's but I agree they got away from the core principles Lotus held for years to do the V-8's. Lotus's company motto was to "add lightness". you see this happen in most cars. Look at Jags. The earliest XKE's were always the fastest. As the car aged they just kept adding things and making it heavier and more expensive. After the Lotus Esprit Lotus returned to their core and made the Elise. That thing is an overgrown go cart made for the track and is barely street legal. But is it is a LOT of fun if you can fit into it! A couple of things the V-8's still have in common with all other Lotus's, they are very finicky, prone to break down often and are EXPENSIVE to fix.
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David Teitelbaum
Location: Rochester, NY
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Oh I know all about the Elise, Dave - I have one of those as well!
-Mike
My engine twists my frame.
1981 DeLorean, Carb LS4 swap completed
1999 Corvette, cam/headers/intake manifold, 400 rwhp
2005 Elise, stock
2016 Chevy Cruze
Location: San Antonio
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My VIN: 5628
Lovely car. Saw a minor resto on Wheeler Dealers....hand done wiring under the dash....wow. But those seats, love the look and color. damn lovey car. How tall can the driver be?
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Nothing much over six feet, that's for sure. The more important part is how wide the driver is. The seats are narrow and bolstered. At 5'9" and 165 pounds, I fit exactly.
-Mike
My engine twists my frame.
1981 DeLorean, Carb LS4 swap completed
1999 Corvette, cam/headers/intake manifold, 400 rwhp
2005 Elise, stock
2016 Chevy Cruze
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