- MY 2001 Lotus Esprit
- Twin-Turbocharged 3.5-Liter V8
- Aftermarket Turbochargers
- Five-Speed Manual Transmission
- Titanium Metallic Paint
- Alpine Head Unit & Speakers
- Black Leather Upholstery
- HRE 18″ & 19" Wheels
- 30k Mile Servicing
- AP Racing Front Brake Calipers
- Fog Lights
- Sunroof
- Pop-Up Headlights
- Air Conditioning
- Current Owner Reports Service Records
- Current Owner Reports 500hp
Here’s one of those epic British sportscars that everyone can’t get enough of—the Lotus Esprit. Made across four generations between 1976 and 2004, just 10,675 were made. That makes it rarer than most Italian and German sports cars. The Esprit also gained much acclaim for its showing in two James Bond films of the ’70s and ’80s, even turning into a submarine in one. For the first three generations, the Esprit was powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but in 1996, the fourth generation got the V8 that the car’s looks always deserved. In fact, only 101 units were ever produced with the iconic V8 engine for model year 2001. That’s what this 2001 Lotus Esprit packs behind the passenger cabin and has got less than 30,000 miles on the clock. Moreover, the car has been massively massaged in the powertrain department and packs a horsepower figure of much more than stock. Furthermore, the current owner reports that service records are included too.
Exterior and Interior
The iconic wedge-shape of the Esprit changed little over its four generations, and the car continued to rock pop-up headlamps right up to the very end in 2004. You’ll get all those neat features in this 2001 Lotus Esprit, dressed in a suave Titanium Metallic coat that befits its role as a superspy’s wheels. The car also comes with foglamps, a sunroof, and a set of HRE alloy wheels that measure 18 inches at the front and 19 inches at the rear. The two-seat passenger cabin of this 2001 Lotus Esprit is surprisingly spacious and well-equipped for a car of this type. You’ve got an Alpine head unit and speakers, black leather adorning the seats, air conditioning, and the usual powered conveniences. However, the 8,000rpm tachometer and 220mph speedometer tell you that this is a serious sportscar and not a mere toy. There isn’t much luggage space under the hood because the spare wheel and some of the ancillaries live there. But hey, these are minor irritants compared with the fantastic driving experience that this car offers.
Engine
This 2001 Lotus Esprit packs a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that’s received aftermarket turbochargers, helping it make a reported 500 horsepower. That’s 150 more than the car came with from Lotus, and it all goes to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual gearbox. The current owner also says that the car has AP Racing front brake calipers to help rein in the increased power.
The Lotus Esprit remains one of the most iconic wedge-shaped sports cars to emerge from the 1980s, blending sharp Giugiaro-penned styling with Lotus’ legendary lightweight engineering philosophy. By 1986, the Esprit Turbo had matured into a genuinely capable exotic car that combined dramatic supercar looks with impressive handling and turbocharged performance. This particular 1986 Lotus Esprit Turbo stands out in classic red over a tan leather interior, showcasing the unmistakable proportions that made the Esprit a poster car of its era. Showing approximately 46,102 miles, this example presents as a highly analog and engaging driver’s car with desirable period details including removable glass roof panels, BBS mesh wheels, and a proper 5-speed manual transmission. Few cars capture the essence of 1980s exotic motoring quite like an Esprit Turbo.
The car that famously went underwater in the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, the wedge-shaped Lotus Esprit has got its share of fans on both sides of the Atlantic. If you’ve always lusted after one of these stylish cars, we have this fiery red 1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo for sale right now in Jasper, Georgia. With its 2.2-liter turbocharged mid-mounted engine, manual gearbox and dual exhaust system, this is a car that begs to be driven at every opportunity. It’s got 71,000 miles on the clock, a beautiful tan interior and even a body-colored removable top! What’s not to like?
British classics, one might immediately assume open-top classics, notorious for their tantrums when on the go, but that spirit of motoring is always present when things go well. Well, if that is what you assumed, you would be thoroughly mistaken. Would you believe that this 1995 Lotus Esprit S4s is regarded as a classic? With a reported 18,000 miles on its clock, this low-mileage rare bird is not just the new definition of a British classic but a motor that dedicates itself to making you smile on every drive out.
The Lotus Esprit remains one of the most iconic wedge-shaped sports cars to emerge from the 1980s, blending sharp Giugiaro-penned styling with Lotus’ legendary lightweight engineering philosophy. By 1986, the Esprit Turbo had matured into a genuinely capable exotic car that combined dramatic supercar looks with impressive handling and turbocharged performance. This particular 1986 Lotus Esprit Turbo stands out in classic red over a tan leather interior, showcasing the unmistakable proportions that made the Esprit a poster car of its era. Showing approximately 46,102 miles, this example presents as a highly analog and engaging driver’s car with desirable period details including removable glass roof panels, BBS mesh wheels, and a proper 5-speed manual transmission. Few cars capture the essence of 1980s exotic motoring quite like an Esprit Turbo.
The car that famously went underwater in the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, the wedge-shaped Lotus Esprit has got its share of fans on both sides of the Atlantic. If you’ve always lusted after one of these stylish cars, we have this fiery red 1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo for sale right now in Jasper, Georgia. With its 2.2-liter turbocharged mid-mounted engine, manual gearbox and dual exhaust system, this is a car that begs to be driven at every opportunity. It’s got 71,000 miles on the clock, a beautiful tan interior and even a body-colored removable top! What’s not to like?
Lightweight performance has always been close to the heart of Lotus. Colin Chapman was a legend on the formula one pitalane, his machines were tuned to be lightweight, and performance followed close. This penchant for being lightweight didn't stop at the race tracks; it also made its way into machines that rolled off production floors, and the machine we have today is one that sported that lightweight, all-smiles-per-gallon mantra to perfection. Feast your eyes on this 2005 Lotus Elise we have today. With a reported 7,900 miles on its clock and hailing from Powell, Ohio, this is nothing but a good time, all the time.
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