1989 Lotus Esprit Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1989 Lotus Esprit (17–19 MPG combined) across 3 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Two Seaters
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.2 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 17–19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,350–$4,850
- Configurations
- 3
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.2 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15–16 | 19–26 | 17–19 | $4,350–$4,850 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esprit Turbo | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 19 | 17 | $4,850 |
| Esprit Turbo | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Esprit Turbo | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.2 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 26 | 19 | $4,350 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1989 Lotus Esprit?
According to EPA data, the 1989 Lotus Esprit is rated at 17–19 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1989 Lotus Esprit have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1989 Lotus Esprit use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1989 Lotus Esprit?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,350 to $4,850.