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1997 | Lotus Esprit V8 BiTurbo

Lotus Esprit PRICE REDUCTION! 3.5 V8 TwinTurbo Full service history, only 54.000 KMS, stunning condition throughout

EUR 59,950
🇳🇱Dealer

Description

Transmission: 5 gears, Manual gearbox
Interior colour: black
Registration number: TH-336-Z

Price reduction from €65000, now for €59950!

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Pictures of a Ferrari F355 or Porsche 911 Carrera adorned many a bedroom and office wall in the 90’s. For a lot of people these dream cars are the obvious nineties supercar choice. A few choose something a little bit different, a bit special and do that with full conviction. One option would be the Lotus Esprit.

In October of 1975 Lotus presented the Esprit at the Paris Autosalon. The extreme angular appearance was a show stopper with the lightweight two-seater starting production the following year. It becomes world famous in 1977 as the preferred method of transport for a certain Mr Bond in ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ and again four years later in ‘For Your Eyes Only’. The Esprit is an instant icon, even though the normal production model sadly does not transform into a submarine. The Lotus is naturally light and relies on its weight and perfect weight distribution for its outstanding handling, especially as initially the 162 hp is not particularly strong. In the following years two updates are instituted, the first in 1978 and the second in 1982. The first major facelift happened in 1988 with the whole bodywork becoming smoother, also an updated engine was fitted. At this time we only find 4-cylinder units behind the front seats of the Esprit. All that changed in 1996 with Lotus came with a spectacular version: the Esprit V8. The 3.506 cc power plant is one of Lotus’ own and the not exactly tame 8-cylinder also boasts two Garrett T25/60 turbo’s. Whilst the engine can easily produce 500 hp, in the Esprit it is limited to 354 hp in order to spare the transmission. The fourth generation, the S4, together with the original is though to be best looking models of the entire series.

That is certainly true for the exceptionally fine Esprit with have on offer here. Starlight Black with a black leather interior trim is delightful and seems to garner approval from all. This one is a 1997 edition with only 54,666 km on the clock. It is a particularly well maintained Esprit as well, something you wont often find. The black paintwork is perfect and to keep it just so it has been ceramically coated. This provides the pleasant effect of a deep lustre and longevity. The Esprit stands on its popular and characteristic six-spoke 17” wheels clad in correctly sized tyres. A very pleasing stroll around the car leaves us to conclude the car in concourse condition.

Inside all is factory fresh. Of course the final finish is not quite up to the standard of how a Bentley would leave the factory in Crewe some 200 miles up the road, it is however definitely very neat none the less. The whole interior has been renovated and is spotless. The leather upholstery is remarkably neat which is a feat in itself considering the ‘sporty instep’ needed. Quite often you can tell the age of an Esprit by its interior, that is not the case here. If you a wish to change the 8-cylinder soundtrack, an Alpine sound system is there to help.

Mechanical maintenance is on a par with its cosmetic condition. In recent times over € 20,000 has been invested to keep this car in peak shape. That maintenance is, as we like to see, done by an official Lotus-dealer. The V8 is completely on point with a stainless steel exhaust system with High Flow catalysts allowing for easy removal of its engine gasses. Driving the Lotus you notice its supple nature but more over you feel the brute power house under the bonnet. 354 hp is a lot and takes the Esprit to 100 km/hr in under 5 seconds. The pure sensation does not stop there as far above the 200 km/hr mark you get the feeling of having been fired out of a cannon. To get rid of all that might we fortunately can rely on Brembo brakes for a tremendous dissipation of speed and a very safe feeling.

The greatest thing about an Esprit is tackling winding roads with the relatively light coupé (1,340 kg) taking you effortlessly from one bend to another in near go-cart like fashion. What excitement this is! It was no wonder Bond was twice seduced by the Esprit.

Eventually 1,400 V8 Esprits were built. This is a rather exclusive car that has more than earnt it place. We can quite understand why buyers back then left the more logical choice of a German or Italian to one side in favour of this distinctive Brit. Do you?

Gallery Aaldering is Europe’s leading Classic Cars specialist since 1975! Always 400 Classic and Sportscars in stock, please visit www.gallery-aaldering.com for the current stock list (all offered cars are available in our showroom) and further information. We are located near the German border, 95 km from Düsseldorf and 90 km from Amsterdam. So easy traveling by plane, train, taxi and car. Transport and worldwide shipping can be arranged. No duties/import costs within Europe. We buy, sell and provide consignment sales (selling on behalf of the owner). We can arrange/provide registration/papers for our German (H-Kennzeichen, TÜV, Fahrzeugbrief, Wertgutachten usw.) and Benelux customers. Gallery Aaldering, Arnhemsestraat 47, 6971 AP Brummen, The Netherlands. Tel: 0031-575-564055. Quality, experience and transparency is what sets us apart. We look forward to welcoming you in our showroom

Vehicle details

Vehicle data

Make
Lotus
Model series
Esprit
Model name
Esprit V8 BiTurbo
First registration date
09/1997
Year of manufacture
1997
Mileage (read)
54,666 km
Chassis number
Not provided
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
Yes
Previous owners
> 6

Technical details

Body style
Coupe
Power (kW/hp)
260/354
Cubic capacity (ccm)
3506
Cylinders
8
Doors
2
Steering
Left (LHD)
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
5
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual configuration

Exterior color
Black
Manufacturer color name
-
Interior color
Black
Interior material
Leather

Optional equipment

oldtimerLicensePlate

Condition, registration & documentation

Has Report
Historical license plate
Registered
Ready to drive

Location

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Gallery Aaldering

Nick Aaldering

Arnhemsestraat 47

6971 AP Brummen

🇳🇱 Netherlands

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