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LOTUS ESPRIT S3 TURBO

Lowest Price: £12,287 • Median Price: £28,395 • Highest Price: £67,611 • Sell-Through Rate: 82%

Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo

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£12,287

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£28,395

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HIGHEST PRICE:

£67,611

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61

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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 £28,395.

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.

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