Esprit V8 Twin Turbo

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I'm not from this way, i'm normaly found lurking amoungst the TVR forums...

Anyhow, i do have a fondness for the the Esprit and Lotus in general.

I've read a couple of threads but i seem to be a little confused. I have seen S4, GT3, turbo, 2L Turbo, V8's... How many different types of Esprit are there?

Is the Esprit V8 twin turbo the "daddy"?

What is the "daddy" like to own? Does she cost an arm and a leg to maintain? I budget around £2/3k pa on my TVR to keep in tip top condition, could the same amount be budgeted on the Esprit?

I'm not looking to buy one at the minute but maybe one day in the future.

Thanks

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Thanks Snuffy, that made some good reading.

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Thanks guys, have a much better understanding of the car now.

Was watching some YouTube clips last night and in particular the top gear test track.

I took note of the following car lap times and in all honesty I thought the esprit twin turbo would have been quicker...

TVR T350 - 1min 27 secs
Noble - 1min 25 secs
Sagaris - 1min 24 secs
Esprit V8TT - 1 min 32 secs

I think I got the above times right.

Is there much more power to come out of the esprit engine? Normally turbo'd cars can make more power / litre than N/A cars, how come the esprit doesn't?

3.5l = 350bhp

The above post is not meant to offend, I'm just curious really.

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harryowl said:

Yes I know why it's slower I just didn't expect it to be as "slow" as it is.

Plus I was a bit surprised that a v8 twin turbo "only" made 350bhp but then I forgot about the chocolate teapot gearbox.

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Jerry - Thanks for your post, made interesting reading.

Am i right to say that you prefer the Esprit over the T350? I often look at pics in the classifieds and i feel that the interior of the Esprit lets it down a bit, lots of plastic. The TVR however, has very nice switchgear. I know this is quite a minor point to bring up but as that's what you're looking at when you drive the car it's quite important.

I also love the 993 911 but i find the interior in that quite horrid too, which is why I couldn't spend £20+ on one.

The TVR does indeed give you a sensory overload, it's always an occasion to go out in her. I've always had positive reaction from the guy at the petrol station or the kids playing in the street when i go past.

Does the Esprit get the same postive reactions? the reason i ask is; reading threads on the fezza sections, lots of comments about negative comments, spit on the bonnet etc... I hope the Lotus doesn't get this kind of treatment?

Are the servicing costs similar to a S6 TVR i.e ~ £450 for 6k and £800 for 12k?

Thanks to everyone who has replied, it does make interesting reading.

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