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£50,349

2001 Lotus Esprit V8

Bring A Trailer • US • 21 Oct 2026

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Upper Mid-Market

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£50,349

2001 Lotus Esprit V8

US • 21 Oct 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 2001 Lotus Esprit V8 presents with low mileage (16k miles) and a desirable Ruby Red Metallic finish over Magnolia leather. Key features include its twin-turbocharged V8 engine, five-speed manual transmission, and OZ Racing wheels, though some paint imperfections and driver's seat wear are noted.

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Condition 

7

The car is in overall solid condition with slight wear visible in the paint and interior. Specifically, wear is evident on the driver's seat, and touch-up paintwork is noted on the exterior, with the rear spoiler and bumper cover repainted under current ownership. Photos in the gallery show finish imperfections.

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16,000 miles

SCCDC08211HA10300

2001

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Manual

LHD

United States

£50,349

2001 Lotus Esprit V8

Bring A Trailer • US • 21 Oct 2026

Market Position:

Upper Mid-Market

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Description

Twin-Turbocharged 3.5-Liter V8 Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Ruby Red Metallic Paint Magnolia Leather Upholstery 17" Front & 18" Rear Six-Spoke OZ Racing Alloy Wheels Glass & Color-Matched Roof Panels Pop-Up Headlights Alpine Stereo w/In-Dash CD Player Air Conditioning Power Windows & Locks Window Sticker Clean Carfax Report This 2001 Lotus Esprit V8 has 16k miles, and it was specified in Ruby Red Metallic over Magnolia leather with red piping.

Power is supplied by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V8 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle, and the car features 17″ and 18″ six-spoke OZ Racing alloy wheels, a glass roof panel, a color-matched roof panel, pop-up headlights, fog lights, air conditioning, power windows and locks, and an Alpine stereo with an in-dash CD player.

Purchased by the seller in January 2019, this Esprit is now offered with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, service records, spare parts, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name.
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Price Analysis vs Other Esprit S4 V8s

£28,184

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£48,375

Median Price (Since 2020)

£180,519

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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