1997 Lotus Esprit V8 Coupe 2-door 3.5l on 2040-cars
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:3.5L 3506CC V8 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Lotus
Model: Esprit
Trim: V8 Coupe 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player, Kenwood radio with USB
Mileage: 29,874
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Sub Model: Esprit V8
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Charcoal / Sliver two tone
Interior Color: Black
The fastest and finest car I've ever owned. So fast you'll need to improve your driving skills to take this car to its limits, and this car will help teach you how. I must say that it is much more of a machine that I have learned to handle. Walks away from similar cars like Ferrari at half the cost of those and at less maintenance cost too. The twin turbo engine even has low end torque so you can drive it like a normal car if you wish. The composite body will last a lifetime (never rust) and the undercarriage is stiff, rugged and also a work of art. This car is actually more stable the faster you go. Be careful it temps and teases you to double any speed limit, highway or tight curvey road.
I have the owners manual and sales brochures along with two keys, and of course the title in my hand. All maintenance has been performed as scheduled (or sooner), including timing belts. Tires are very good with lots of tread remaining. Cosmetically she is beautiful with only few minor nics in the paint. The one exception is holes drilled in the front bumper to attach a front license plate (stupid/why?). I'm told by Lotus that all transmissions leak a little and this is no exception, no matter how much money I've thrown at it; never enough to add fluid between changes though. Brakes are fantastic, the transmission shifts up and down smoothly and I can see no repairs in this car's near future. I'm a fanactic when it comes to proper maintenance and everything must work like it was designed to, so it does. You will be very pleased with this car.
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