Lotus Esprit II
Overview
| Produced: |
1978-1981, 1060 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats(Sports Coupe) |
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus 900 SeriesTwin Cam |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dellorto | 2 | DHLA 45E |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 mph | 7.7 s | 15.6 s | 19 mpg | 160 bhp 6500 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 058 | 1978 LOTUS ESPRIT JPS COMMEMORATIVE | H&H Sales Limited | 21 Feb 2006 | £18000.00 | - |
| 426 | Lotus Esprit JPS Commemotative Edition No.79 | Coys | 30 Oct 2004 | Not sold | |
| 035 | Lotus Esprit (1979) | BCA | 7 Apr 2003 | Not sold | |
| 288 | Lotus Esprit III (1981) | Bonhams & Brooks | 14 Jun 2001 | Not sold | |
| 245 | Lotus Esprit (1981) | Coys | 27 May 2001 | Not sold | |
| 037 | Lotus Esprit Turbo (1981) | BCA | 9 Oct 2000 | - | £7597.00 |
| 339 | Lotus Esprit (1981) | Greens | 2 Oct 1999 | £6150.00 | - |
| 090 | Lotus Esprit S2 2.2 (1980) | Coys | 25 Jul 1998 | £22000.00 | - |
| 022 | Lotus Esprit Turbo (1981) | ADT | 7 Oct 1996 | Not sold | |
| 002 | Lotus Esprit S3 (1981) | ADT | 12 Aug 1996 | Not sold | |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Lotus Esprit files |
41 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2006 | |||
| Lotus Esprit files - Britain's first supercar braved avant design, survived financial battles and starred in two James Bond films. Prepare to be amazed. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Lotus Esprit - Treat Yourself to a Lotus (1976-1988) |
108 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2005 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Lotus Esprit - Treat Yourself to a Lotus - The Esprit’s reputation for delivering a great driving experience is justified, but its reputation for being fragile is undeserved. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars December 2001 pg 64 |
64 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars December 2001 | |||
| Giant Lotus handling test. Lotus has always made an art form out of building fine-handling cars. We put the best to the ultimate track test. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Four-cylinder Lotus Esprit (1976-99) |
78 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart January 2012 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Four-cylinder Lotus Esprit (1976-99) - The body won't rust, but you still need to tread carefully buying the Lotus supercar. | ||||
| Article |
Buying power - Lotus Esprit 1976-1987 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 5 July 2007 | |||
| Buying power - Lotus Esprit 1976-1987- During the Seventies, things went very wedgy in car design....with one of the most exciting British Cars of the style and era being the Lotus Esprit. RICHARD GUNN guides you through buying Giugiaro's razor-sharp sportscar. | ||||
| Article |
Smooth operator |
98 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car January 2006 | |||
| Smooth operator - It might not have the edge in looks on Giugiaro's original Lotus Esprit but, reckons Martin Buckley, Peter Stevens' softer successor is a more practical proposition. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car July 2001 pg 94 |
94 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2001 | |||
| Supercars for £15k - How 150mph is within reach for new Mini money - and sometimes a lot less. | ||||
| Article |
Classics March 2001 pg 24 |
24 |
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| Publication | Classics March 2001 | |||
| MGB-Money Exotica. For the same outlay an an MG, you can have something quite exotic, but what offers the best value for money? Matt White compares the benchmark MGB GT with a Lotus Espirit S3 and a Porsche 912. | ||||
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