RE: We drive the all-new Esprit

[MiseryStreak]

Damn, got really excited then, not that I don't love the 'old' Esprit, but I thought I was about to read a road test of some new concept Esprit.

As much as I love the V8 (Sport 350), it would have to be a GT3 or a nice S4S for me. Prefer the old shape rear lenses too.

[richb77]

I've always loved Esprits from the S1 to this beauty.

Shame at 6ft 5in I cant get in the damn things.

Stunning car and a crying shame there are not more about for me to ogle.

[Fire99]

Great car.... Though I still struggle with the 'revised' rear lights. Always a hint of 'aftermarket bolt-on'.

[LuS1fer]

I know it's got "history" in the 007 sub but I hate "common white" cars. Should have left it red.

[PhilJames]

That would look lovely next to my white S1.

Definitely send in the monkey for some drifting video action.

[squirrelz]

Fire99 said:

Great car.... Though I still struggle with the 'revised' rear lights. Always a hint of 'aftermarket bolt-on'.

Yeah, my thoughts too, I've seen a couple of DB7s with round rear lights and thought the same about those too.

[MiseryStreak]

richb77 said:

I've always loved Esprits from the S1 to this beauty.

Shame at 6ft 5in I cant get in the damn things.

Stunning car and a crying shame there are not more about for me to ogle.

Exactly the reason I don't own one (I'm 6ft 7in). There was an immaculate, low mileage GT3 for sale for £14K a short while ago, all I can do is admire the photos and have a little cry. So ridiculous that I can drive an Elan which is half the size but not an Esprit.

[r11co]

Fire99 said:

Great car.... Though I still struggle with the 'revised' rear lights. Always a hint of 'aftermarket bolt-on'.

This!

Reverted to the original Mk3 lights or some modern LED interpretations would have been the icing on the cake. The early-noughties trend for round rear lamps in square apertures ruined the look of many a car of the day (Calibra and X-Type being two notable examples).

[RudeDog]

How has Lotus not gone bust yet?

[anything fast]

come on grow some balls and put this beasty back in to production, even it has everything new under the skin that shape is iconic and would still be a worthwhile member of the retro supercar club..

[Martin 480 Turbo]

The Esprit was already spoiled by then. The "Fezza" rear
lights finishing the design off, not so nicely.

Martin 480 Turbo

[crofty1984]

I used to see this around when I worked at Lotus. Beautiful thing.

[jimjim150]

How much do people reckon this will sell for? Would LOVE to own an Esprit, but can't really justify the cost of a nice, late model mortgage comes first!

Would love this - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4187916.htm

[red_rover]

I see Rover 200/25 air vents, Peugeot 106 switches and Vauxhall gear stick and(I think) indicator/wiper stalks as well as possibly a Ford switch by the cigarette lighter!

Lovely stuff!

Edited by red_rover on Monday 3rd September 14:49

[interloper]

red_rover said:

I see Rover 200/25 air vents, Peugeot 106 switches and Vauxhall gear stick and(I think) indicator/wiper stalks as well as possibly a Ford switch by the cigarette lighter!

Lovely stuff!

Edited by red_rover on Monday 3rd September 14:49

Indeed it is! On the other hand if you had bought a Ferrari made in the same period all you would have to fiddle with was cheap Fiat switch gear, how tedious.

[brett84]

interloper said:

Indeed it is! On the other hand if you had bought a Ferrari made in the same period all you would have to fiddle with was cheap Fiat switch gear, how tedious.

the same wing mirrors as my Chimaera (and XJ220, etc - sounds better than saying Citroen wing mirrors)

[herebebeasties]

jimjim150 said:

How much do people reckon this will sell for? Would LOVE to own an Esprit, but can't really justify the cost of a nice, late model mortgage comes first!

Would love this - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4187916.htm

Oooh. How much do the V8s cost to run, realistically?

[f1ten]

the esprit really still is one of the best looking super cars ever made. We also know how rare this machine is... But need i also remind people that it didnt quite do what a ferrari or lamborghini did, so as a 10 year old "lotus" its value cant be much more than a normal Esprit except add 15% for the modernisation/ refurbishment works. this one has no race pedegree so its unlikely to go for too much of a premium. Its just a really nice sorted Esprit. Certainly one to buy at sensible money. Again, its not the first nor last esprit to roll off the production line etc...

[GTRene]

the good thing of all?? Esprit is that the chassis is galvenized I thought?
also the older ones I believe...

[MiseryStreak]

This one for me please:



http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4187908.htm

Those are what the rear lights are supposed to look like.

And it doesn't have a big heavy lump in the back ruining the handling.