What engine did the Lotus Esprit use?

The Lotus Esprit started out with a Lotus/Ford 2.0-liter, naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine making 140 horsepower in U.S.-market cars. Gradually, displacement was increased to 2.2 liters, a turbocharger was added, before finally a 350-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-8 engine was added to the last Esprits.

Are Lotus Esprit good cars?

The Esprit is an icon among exotic sportscars. Its limited production numbes ensure exclusivity and first rate personal support from the manafacturer. It has fantastic looks, and is now very reliable which is significant in this car class, second only to the NSX I would say.

How much does a Lotus Esprit S3 cost?

A non-Turbo S3 will cost a bit more while a good Turbo will cost at least £20,000, or more if it’s really nice. However, unless the car has clearly been really cherished, expect to spend a bit of money getting any Esprit up to a really nice standard as most of the cars out there will benefit from a bit of titivation, even if it’s only minor.

Which is the first turbocharged Lotus Esprit?

While Lotus dealer Bell and Colvill had been offering turbo conversions for the S2 Esprit from as early as 1978, the Essex Turbo Esprit was the first factory turbocharged Esprit.

What kind of body does a Lotus Esprit have?

The new Vacuum Assisted Resin Injection process for glassfibre body production improved quality and Kevlar reinforcement stiffened the shell. It was built as NA (1987-’89, 268), Turbo (1987-’92, 1207), Turbo SE (1989-’92, 1546, plus 62 SE high wing) and Sport 300 (1993, 64).

Is the Esprit S3 the same car as the Essex?

The S3 features the same chassis and suspension as the Turbo for greater refinement. 767 are made. At the same time the Turbo becomes a regular production model with a reduced trim specification. Dry-sump lubrication is a feature until 1983 – a carry over from the Essex. 1608 are produced.