1984 Lotus Esprit Turbo

2.2L Turbocharged I4 | 5-Speed Manual | Aftermarket Ignition System

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LOT #

260761452

Classic Car

Vehicle Price$36,999
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$38,298
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
$32,000
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Make:
Model:
VIN:
SCCFC20AXEHF60558
Lot Number:
260761452
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
30,848 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
2.2L Turbocharged I4
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Black
Interior Color:
Tan
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Illinois
  • 1984 Lotus Esprit Turbo
  • 2.2L Turbocharged I4
  • Twin Dell'Orto 45 DHLA Carburetors
  • Garrett AiResearch T3 Turbocharger
  • 5-Speed Manual
  • RWD
  • Black Exterior
  • Tan Leather Interior
  • Gold Bodyside Accent Stripes
  • Turbo Esprit Exterior Graphics
  • Gold Mesh-Style Alloy Wheels w/ Polished Lips
  • Front Air Dam
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Koss CD Player
  • Aftermarket Ignition System

Overview of 1984 Lotus Esprit Turbo For Sale by Owner

The 1984 Lotus Turbo Esprit captures the wedge-shaped, turbocharged spirit that made the Esprit one of the defining exotic cars of the 1980s. This example shows approximately 30,848 miles and is finished in Black over a Tan leather interior, with gold bodyside accent stripes and gold mesh-style alloy wheels providing a classic period contrast. Its specification centers on the mid-mounted 2.2L turbocharged four-cylinder, 5-speed manual transaxle, and rear-wheel drive, while details such as the pop-up headlights, front air dam, rear spoiler, and Turbo Esprit graphics give it the unmistakable Giorgetto Giugiaro-era look enthusiasts recognize immediately. An aftermarket ignition system adds a period-style mechanical update to an otherwise very analog package.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1984 Lotus Turbo Esprit is finished in Black and accented by gold bodyside stripes, giving the car a distinctly 1980s exotic-car presence. Gold mesh-style alloy wheels with polished lips complement the striping, while the sharp wedge profile, pop-up headlights, front air dam, and rear spoiler reinforce the Esprit’s low-slung, purposeful stance. The Turbo Esprit graphics further distinguish this example from the naturally aspirated versions and tie the exterior treatment directly to the car’s performance-focused specification. The interior of this 1984 Lotus Turbo Esprit is finished in Tan leather, providing a rich contrast against the Black exterior. The cabin retains the deeply period Lotus layout, with its broad instrument binnacle, leather-wrapped steering wheel, wood shift knob, and tightly packaged center console. Air conditioning and power windows add some everyday convenience, while a Koss CD player updates the audio system. The overall effect is unmistakably analog, driver-focused, and very much of its era.

Engine

Powering this 1984 Lotus Turbo Esprit is a 2.2L turbocharged DOHC inline-four fed by twin Dell'Orto 45 DHLA carburetors and paired with a 5-speed manual transaxle driving the rear wheels. A Garrett AiResearch T3 turbocharger gives the Esprit the boost-fed character that helped separate the Turbo from the standard S3, while the mid-engine layout keeps the mass concentrated where enthusiasts want it. This example is also equipped with an aftermarket ignition system, adding a modernized spark-control component to the original turbocharged setup. Independent suspension at all four corners and 4-wheel disc brakes round out a package that remains engaging because of how light, mechanical, and direct it feels compared with later exotics.

Walk-around Video of this Lotus Esprit

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