General description :
Vintage and Prestige are proud to offer this 1999 Lotus Esprit V8 GT For Sale.
Registration: S60 TUS
Mileage: 39,000
Chassis no: SCCDC 0824 WHC 15634
Lotus began delivering the Esprit in 1976 and the final examples of the 10,500 units built didn't roll out of the production halls until 28 years later in 2003. Its extreme, yet classical and timeless wedge shape was based on design proposals by Giorgetto Giugiaro and didn't undergo a major facelift until 1988.
The low vehicle height of just 1.12 metres is also extreme and makes it appear incredibly fast, even when stationary. Most Esprits were fitted with 4-cylinder engines with a 2 or 2.2-litre displacement.
From 1996, the Esprit could also be ordered with the newly-developed 3.5-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. Approximately 1,500 buyers now found themselves equipped with car engines on a par with the super sports cars from famous Italian car manufacturers.
The exterior is finished in the striking combination of Azure Blue with Gun Metal Grey, 6 spoke O.Z Racing wheels. Along the side and to the rear there are various decals celebrating Lotus and even a Colin Chapman signature to the rear.
The interior is striking with the door cards and Carbon Fibre Bucket seats being trimmed in Magnolia leather with blue Alcantara inserts, the seats have V8 embroidered to the top and the door cards have the Lotus Emblem to the centre. The rest of the interior is finished in black leather and carpet throughout.
To the road, power certainly is not in short supply with the 3.5 litre V8 twin turbo engine producing 354 hp, and as ever the lotus has the handling ability to support this power.
The Lotus Esprit is a British sports car that was produced by Lotus Cars from 1976 to 2004. It was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and is widely regarded as one of the most iconic sports cars of the 20th century.
The Esprit was powered by a range of engines over the years, including a 2.0-liter inline-four, a 2.2-liter inline-four, and a 3.5-liter V8. It also featured advanced suspension and braking systems, with four-wheel independent suspension and disc brakes on all four wheels.
The Lotus Esprit was known for its exceptional handling and performance, with a top speed of up to 175 mph and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 4.7 seconds. Its aerodynamic fiberglass body and mid-engine layout made it a popular choice among sports car enthusiasts of the time.
The Esprit was also featured in a number of popular films and TV shows, including the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me," where it famously transforms into a submarine. Its unique design and exceptional performance make it a sought-after classic car today