1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI.

The 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI has 2 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L.

The 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI is 19 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L191624
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L191624

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI is $3,300.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,000 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L$3,300spend $5,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L$3,300spend $5,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI will consume in one year is 16 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L16
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L16

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI Emit?

The 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC PI Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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