The 1987 Lotus Esprit benefitted from a far reaching restyle by Peter Stevens.

Out went many of the sharp lines, to be replaced by a more organic aero look.

It worked, too - the Esprit certainly looked like a contemporary product when launched, and still looks timeless today.

Originally, the name Kiwi was proposed for the Esprit but, in keeping with the Lotus tradition of having all car model names start with the letter 'E', the name became Esprit.

There was a little more power and a little more weight, but overall the Esprit experience was uncorrupted by the update.

The Citroën SM gearbox was replaced by a Renault GTA unit, along with outboard rear brakes.

The interior for both cars was revised and featured new trim; combined with changes to the body moulds this resulted in more headroom and an enlarged footwell.

Originally registered on 31st October 1988 as a Mann Egerton dealership demonstrator, this Lotus was sold to its second owner after a few months.

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