Lotus Esprit S3
Overview
| Produced: |
1981-1987, 767 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats |
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2174cc | S4 DOHC |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 mph | 6.7 s |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334 | Lotus ESPRIT | ECA Classic Auctions | 21 Sep 2008 | Not sold | |
| 019 | 1984 Lotus Esprit S3 | H&H Sales Limited | 8 Jun 2008 | Not sold | |
| 109 | Lotus Esprit | Barons | 29 Apr 2008 | £4100.00 | - |
| 28 | Lotus Esprit S3 | BCA | 19 Feb 2007 | Not sold | |
| 18 | Lotus Esprit Series 3 | BCA | 28 Nov 2006 | Not sold | |
| 116 | Lotus Esprit S3 | Barons | 24 Oct 2006 | Not sold | |
| 124 | Lotus Esprit S3 | Barons | 9 Mar 2004 | Not sold | |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Separated at birth |
58 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars April 2011 | |||
| Separated at birth - Both Lotus and Giorgetto Giugiaro had a hand in the radical 1981 DeLorean, but how does the DMC-12 stack up against their other collaboration of the same year, the Esprit S3? | ||||
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
Blood Brothers - Comparison:Lotus Esprit v DeLorean |
42 |
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| Publication | Classics February 2005 | |||
| Blood Brothers - Comparison:Lotus Esprit v DeLorean - One Giugiaro design stayed in production for 19 years, yet the other only managed 19 months. Greg Whitaker finds out more. | ||||
| 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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