Lotus Esprit S2
Overview
| Produced: |
1976-1981, 2092 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats |
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973cc | S4 DOHC | |||
| 2174cc | S4 DOHC |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 mph | 8.4 s |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 426 | Lotus Esprit JPS Commemotative Edition No.79 | Coys | 30 Oct 2004 | 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 |
Fragile vs Ego - BMW M1 vs Lotus Esprit S2 |
76 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars August 2004 | |||
| Fragile vs Ego - BMW M1 vs Lotus Esprit S2 - It’s hard to imagine rational BMW and brilliant but fragile Lotus competing head-to-head. That the M1 and Esprit had so much in common is a bigger surprise. | ||||
| 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 |
Flotus Esprit |
40 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly September 2008 | |||
| Flotus Esprit- Although inspired by the same film car, these owners have come up with two very different solutions... S1/S2.2 Esprit Sub, 1976 Lotus Esprit S1. | ||||
| 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 |
Six of the best..Lotus Classics |
51 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2006 | |||
| Six of the best..Lotus Classics - Every month, this special series brings you the most diverse and fascinating groups of vehicles we can conjure up. Paul Guinness is your trusty guide. Lotus Esprit S1, S2 & S3, Lotus Elite, Lotus Eclat, Lotus Elan, Lotus Elise, Lotus Carlton. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Lotus Esprit 1975-1987 |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 11 November 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Lotus Esprit 1975-1987 - Few British supercars can equal the long term success of the dramatic Lotus Esprit. RICHARD GUNN looks at buying the ’real’ wedge-shaped version built up until 1987. | ||||
| Article |
Marque Five - The Lotus Position |
55 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart September 2004 | |||
| Marque Five - The Lotus Position - Lotus have produced some hugely underrated sporting machines over the years. Paul Guinness takes a look at five of the best classic Lotus buys of today. Lotus Europa, Lotus Elite, Lotus Eclat, Lotus Esprit S1, S1 & S3, Lotus Cortina. | ||||
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