Julian Thompson Redesign (1993)
| Production | 1993–2004 |
|---|---|
| Model years | 1993–2004 |
| Engine | 2.0 L type 920 turbo I4 2.2 L type 910S turbo I4 3.5 L type 918 turbo V8 |
| Wheelbase | 2002-04: 95.3 in (2,421 mm) 1993–2001: 96.0 in (2,438 mm) |
| Length | 1993-95 & 1999–2004 172.0 in (4,369 mm) 1996-98: 173.8 in (4,415 mm) |
| Width | 1993-95 & 1999–2001: 73.5 in (1,867 mm) 1996-98 & 2002-04: 74.1 in (1,882 mm) |
| Height | 45.3 in (1,151 mm) |
| Designer(s) | Julian Thompson |
In 1993, another exterior and interior revamp of the car resulted in the S4 which was the first model to include power steering. The exterior redesign was done by Julian Thompson, which included a smaller rear spoiler placed halfway up the rear decklid. Other major changes were to the front and rear bumpers, side skirts and valence panels. New five spoke alloy wheels were also included in the redesign. The S4 retained the same horsepower as the SE at 264 hp (197 kW).
The S4 was succeeded in 1995 by the S4s (S4 sport), which upped power to 300 bhp (224 kW; 304 PS) and 290 lb·ft (393 N·m) of torque, improving all-around performance while retaining the comfort of the previous version. Top speed was increased to 168 mph (270 km/h), skidpad increased to 0.91g, an increased slalom of 61.7 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 4.6 seconds. Although the engine kept its 2.2-litre capacity, many modifications were added to improve engine performance. Some of the changes were enlarged inlet ports, cylinder head modifications, a re-calibrated ECM and a revised turbocharger. The most visible external styling changes was the addition of a larger rear wing taken from the Sport 300.
This car was to be the end of the line for the Esprit but a cancelled project for a front engine car had left Lotus with a compact V8 and no car to put it into.
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