1975-1978 Lotus Esprit S1
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At the start of the 1970s, Lotus was looking to upgrade its image from kit cars to sophisticated sports cars. The Turin Motor Show of 1972 offered the first look at Giorgetto Giugiaro’s Lotus Esprit, an angular replacemen...
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Simon Says
“’Wedge’ styling very 1970s, but ‘mid-engine’ and ‘Lotus’ go well together. Bond connection, too”
Information
| Years built: | 1975-1978 |
| Make: | Lotus |
| Model: | Esprit S1 |
| Coachbuilder: | Factory |
| Body: | Coupe |
| Engine Size: | 1973cc DOHC four-cylinder |
| Bhp: | 160 |
| 0-60 secs: | 8.0 secs |
| Top Speed Mph: | 135 mph |
| Category: | Film Star, Grand Touring, Popular Classic |
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Did You Know?
One of the two fully functioning Lotus Esprits from The Spy Who Loved Me sold for £111,500 ($165k) at Bonhams December 2008 London sale. They both carried the 'PPW 306R' registration,...
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