LOTUS ESPRIT S3 TURBO
Lowest Price: £12,997 • Median Price: £27,466 • Highest Price: £67,611 • Sell-Through Rate: 82%
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£12,997
LOWEST PRICE:
SINCE 2020
£27,466
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£67,611
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
53
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SELL THROUGH RATE:
82%
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Mecum
£15,884
14th Nov 2025
1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Collecting Cars
£67,611
8th May 2025
1984 Lotus Esprit Turbo
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Not Sold
2nd Dec 2024
1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo
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£27,132
11th Nov 2025
1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit Investor’s Special Edition
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£18,952
27th Apr 2025
1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
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£23,304
23rd Nov 2024
1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HCi
Charterhouse
Not Sold
23rd Oct 2025
1986 Lotus Esprit Turbo S3 Registration number C49 CYO Chass
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£48,699
1st Apr 2025
1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
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£38,739
11th Sep 2024
1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo Investor’s Special Edition
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£18,308
21st Oct 2025
1984 Lotus Turbo Esprit
Bring A Trailer
£28,648
20th Dec 2024
1985 Lotus Turbo Esprit
Anglia Car Auctions
£22,680
22nd Jun 2024
1985 LOTUS ESPRIT TURBO
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The Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo, produced from 1981, refined its predecessors with improved chassis and a more luxurious interior. Famously, a modified Esprit S1 starred in the 1977 James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me," boosting the car's popularity.
The Esprit's production continued through various iterations until 2004.
Did you know the Esprit Turbo's initial engine design faced skepticism? Colin Chapman, Lotus's founder, reportedly pushed for its development despite concerns about turbocharging reliability at the time. This gamble paid off, establishing the Esprit Turbo as a performance icon.
How much is a Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo worth?
In average condition, a Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo is worth £27,466.
What is the most expensive Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo to sell in history publicly?
The most expensive Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo to sell in history was sold for £67,611.
What is the cheapest Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo to sell in history publicly?
The cheapest Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo to sell in history was sold for £4,600.
When was the Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo produced?
The Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo was produced between 1983 and 1988.