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1976 LOTUS ESPRIT S1 specifications: Engine: Lotus 907 1973 cc four-cylinder in-line, 16-valve DOHC, two Dell'Orto carburettors. Power and Torque: 160bhp @ 6200rpm 140lb ft @ 4900rpm Body/Chassis: Glassfibre-reinforced plastic body with steel backbone chassis. Passenger compartment encapsulated in a 'safety-cell structure'. Transmission: Five-speed manual unit. Synchromesh on all forward gears; fifth gear is overdrive Clutch: 8.5in diaphragm spring, hydraulically operated. Rear-wheel drive Brakes: 9.7in discs front 10.6in inboard discs rear Dual braking system, split front/rear circuits Steering: Rack-and-pinion Castor: 3 to 3.5 degrees Kingpin: 9 degrees Suspension: Front: Independent unequal length wishbones and coil springs. Telescopic shock absorbers. Anti-roll bar.Camber 0 to 0.5 degrees, 3 to 5mm toe in Rear: independent diagonal trailing arms and lateral link with fixed-length driveshaft, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers.Camber 0 to 0.5 degrees, 8 to 10mm toe in. Wheels & Tyres: Front: 6J x 14 Rear: 7J x 14 Goodyear Grand Prix Front: 195/70 HR14 Rear: 205/70 HR14 Weight: 1980lb (898kg) Performance: Top speed: 124mph 0-62mph: 8.6 sec Fuel: Consumption: 26mpg Tank capacity: 15 gallons Range: 450 miles Cost new: £7,883 ($14, 902 US in 1977 dollars) All data courtesy of Lotus Esprit World.com