£31,360
1996 Lotus Esprit V8 GT
Dore & Rees • UK • 22 Jun 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£31,360
1996 Lotus Esprit V8 GT
UK • 22 Jun 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Lotus Esprit V8, finished in Norfolk Mustard with a charcoal interior, has been with the current owner for over 12 years and has 63,000 miles. The engine was meticulously rebuilt 9,000 miles ago, and recent inspection confirms its outstanding condition. Recent upgrades include new injectors, turbo cores, and a stainless steel exhaust.
Condition
7
The car has had a lot of specialist mechanical work done, including an engine rebuild and turbo rebuild. There are some minor upgrades, such as new injectors and a stainless steel exhaust. The car is said to be in outstanding condition by a Lotus specialist. However, the service book is missing and there is some documentation missing. There are 63,000 miles on the clock.
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63,000 miles
SCC082918THA15153
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
N206 LAH
1996
Auction
£31,360
1996 Lotus Esprit V8 GT
Dore & Rees • UK • 22 Jun 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
In current ownership for 12+ years - Subject of much specialist mechanical work The silver Italdesign concept that eventually became the Esprit was unveiled at the Turin Motor Show in 1972, and was a development of a stretched Lotus Europa chassis.
It was among the first of designer Giorgetto Giugiaro''s polygonal "folded paper" designs.
Originally, the name Kiwi was proposed, but in keeping with the ''E...'' naming format of Lotus tradition, the name became Esprit.
For the S4 of 1993, Lotus designer Julian Thomson took another crack at keeping the Esprit relevant.
The biggest changes were to the bumpers and the aero package, with a restyled rear spoiler.
Engine output remained the same as the previous SE model at 264bhp, but in 1994 the Esprit S4 Sport arrived, with added engine modifications it topped a heady 300bhp from the 2.2-litre turbocharged four pot.
The introduction of a V8-powered Esprit in 1996 was the biggest news in some time.
The flat-plane-crank 3.5 litre engine ...
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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