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HC-Powered 1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Bring A Trailer • Germany • 25 Apr 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a red 1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo S3, located in Germany. It features a replacement 2.2L Turbo Inline-Four engine, a five-speed manual transaxle, and black velour upholstery. It has had a body-off refurbishment and engine overhaul.
Condition
7
The car received a body-off refurbishment in 2016. The engine was replaced and overhauled in 2022. The listing states that there are refurbishment photos, service records, and parts receipts since 2015, indicating good maintenance. The seller is a dealer.
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Manual
Transmission:
SCC082910BHD11145
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Odometer:
68,000 miles
BOT ER 5H
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
Replacement 2.2L Turbo Inline-Four Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Red Paint Black Velour Upholstery 15" BBS Mahle Basketweave Alloy Wheels Aftermarket Coilovers Wheel Spacers Rear Spoiler Wraparound Bumpers Clarion Cassette Stereo ~2016 Refurbishment Photos Service Records Parts Receipts
This 1981 Lotus Esprit Turbo was first registered in the United Kingdom and was imported to Germany in 1994, and it received a body-off refurbishment circa 2016.
A replacement turbocharged 2.2-liter inline-four sourced from an Esprit Turbo HC model was overhauled before it was installed in 2022, at which time the Garrett turbocharger was also rebuilt.
Finished in red over black velour, the car is also equipped with a five-speed manual transaxle, a rear spoiler, body-color wraparound bumpers, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, aftermarket coilovers, wheel spacers, 15″ BBS Mahle basketweave alloy wheels, and a Clarion cassette stereo.
This S3 Turbo shows 68k miles and is offered in Bottrop, Germany,...
Points of note
£9,562
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£25,070
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,251
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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