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1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo Se Coupe 2-door 2.2l on 2040-cars

Year:1991 Mileage:70000
Location:

Dana Point, California, United States

Dana Point, California, United States

 

1991 Lotus Turbo Esprit SE

The mid-engine Lotus Esprit was conceived in 1972 by two of the world’s premier automotive designers; Colin Chapman, the Lotus founder and innovative design engineer, think Lotus 25 & Lotus 49, and Giorgetto Giugiaro, one of the most prolific body designers with the Lamborghini Miura and Maserati Ghibli among many others to his credit. Production began in 1976 and continued thru 2004.

The Stephens body smoothed the lines and added for the Turbo Esprit SE, a charged cooled 2.2 liter four cylinder twin cam engine, sporting 264 HP high revving power plant capable of 164 MPH and 0 to 60 in 4.6 seconds. The Esprit SE rightfully gained the reputation of Britain’s first Super Car. It competed with Ferrari, Corvette and Porsche of the era.  This car brings Lotus’ sure and predictable handling together with stunning acceleration and phenomenal breaking.

The 1991 Lotus Esprit is the fourth Lotus I’ve owned; a lotus enthusiast since 1968. Although I’ve only owned the Esprit SE for a couple of years, it was enough time to fully sort the car from a very sound original example and to add electric power steering via column assist. If you’ve a driven pre 1993 Esprit with it's 7 1/2 ” wide front tires and 6’ wide body in a parking lot, you’ll appreciate this addition. I will attest to the soundness of this car. It definitely provides the experience of driving a near race car on the street; it can be docile throughout town and turn into a beast when asked to on the highway!

This 1991 gorgeous example has original calypso red paint with full dark grey leather interior. At 23 years old and 70,000 miles, she has averaged a little over 3000 per year; those who know will tell you that the best thing for a car is to drive it! Yes, she has a few stone chips and patina, but presents very well. She has always been garaged and shows no rust. The interior and carpet has been recently freshened.

Major Services have been performed including:

·        New belts

·       Water pump

·        Cooling fans

·        Window motors

·        Head light motors

·        Clutch master & slave cylinders

·        Refurbished radiator

·        Boot struts

·        Charge cooler pump rebuild

·        Replace horns

·        Replace brake caliper kit & pads

·        Replace anti-lock ECM

·        Dash lights rheostat repair

·        Re-bush shift linkage

·        Repair steering knuckle

·        Front wheel alignment

·        All filters

·        Badging

·        Replace thermostat

Esprit Upgrades include:

·        Electric power steering with variable assist (EZ Power Steering)

·        Add Turbo dump valve

·        Full custom car cover

·        Matching fiberglass sunroof panel

·        Wind deflector attachment

·        Battery tender

·        Lotus Elise steering wheel (original included)

·        Later model shift knob (original included)

·        Replacement dash clock included

Please feel free to call me with questions, 949-241-7770. Showing available by appointment.

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