Found on Motoring Archives8 photos2000 Lotus Esprit V8 Twin Turbo
Specifications
- Year
- 2000
- Make / Model
- Lotus Esprit
- Trim
- V8 Twin Turbo
- Seller type
- Dealer
Description
Lotus Type 918 3.5-litre twin-turbo V8 · Five-speed manual · Black over red leather · 5,907 miles · VIN SCCDC0826YHA10089 A 2000 Lotus Esprit V8 in black over red leather, with a five-speed manual gearbox and 5,907 miles. The Esprit was styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro, went into production at Hethel in 1976 and was reshaped by Peter Stevens in 1987; in 1996 Lotus gave it its own engine, the Type 918, a 3.5-litre all-aluminium V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft and twin Garrett turbochargers, rated at 350 hp. The last Esprit was built in February 2004. This car's Lotus identification label records paint code B81 and trim code XX17. It has twin round pop-up headlamps, Esprit V8 script in the rear quarter windows, the rear wing and louvred engine-cover vents, and rides on OZ Racing Magnesio five-spoke wheels over drilled discs and red AP Racing callipers. Under the rear deck the V8 wears red Lotus cam covers. Inside, red leather seats, door cards and lower dashboard sit against a black upper dash and console, with a Lotus airbag wheel, white-ringed instruments, a polished aluminium gear knob and drilled pedals.Extremely well documented example retaining original books, records, invoices, import paperwork, window sticker, alarm installation certificate, and extensive service history dating back to new. Recent documented services include timing belt and tensioner service, battery replacement, brake and clutch fluid service, oil services, cooling system work, tires, and additional maintenance totaling thousands in upkeep throughout ownership.
Description as published on the original listing. Sesame Cars does not verify seller claims.
