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1984 LOTUS ESPRIT TURBO
Registration Number: J 7446
Chassis Number: SCC082910EHD11750
Recorded Mileage: c. 17,000 miles
- One private owner from new
- c.17,000 miles
In production for over 20 years, the Esprit appeared as a Giugiaro-designed project car at the 1972 Turin Motor Show, the prototype as a result of a chance meeting between Giugiaro and Colin Chapman. The design was well received, entering production four years later in 1976.
The Esprit developed through several series, employing a 2.2-litre engine, turbo-charged induction, leading to the ultimate V8 variant in 1996. Lotus had first employed turbocharged induction in 1980 on the Essex Turbo Esprit, a limited edition model featuring the blue/red/chrome livery of the Essex Overseas Petroleum Corporation, sponsor of Team Lotus from 1979 to 1981. The Essex paved the way for the series production Turbo Esprit, the arrival of which in April 1981 coincided with that of the S3 models. Despite having a wet sump, the Turbo's 2.2-litre Garrett-blown engine produced the same power (210bhp) as the Essex's dry sump unit.
A number of aerodynamic tweaks were made to the shape, including a new deep front spoiler, side skirts, extra plastic around the tail, and of course huge louvres over the engine bay. New 15"" BBS alloys were fitted, 7"" wide at the front and 8"" at the back with larger brakes sitting behind them. There was also a series of suspension tweaks to ensure the Turbo stayed firmly on the tarmac. The Turbo's top speed was 148mph, with 60mph attainable in 6.1 seconds. In 1987, the Esprit was comprehensively restyled by Peter Stevens, who produced a less angular, more rounded and much more modern look, its arrival coinciding with a change of name for the turbocharged car to 'Esprit Turbo'.
First registered on 10th September 1984, finished in Calypso Red with a tan interior, this Lotus Esprit Turbo was destined for Jersey, where the car resided until recently. In the ownership of just one private owner from new, the Lotus was serviced early in its life by Melbourne Garage Limited, later to be stored for some years before being thoroughly recommissioned by specialist Paul Keens in 2016. Other than routine servicing, at the time the Esprit benefited from an overhaul of the braking, clutch, fueling/exhaust, cooling, air conditioning and suspension systems, and four new tyres. A bill for £11,368.13 details this work. The Lotus was serviced once more in 2021 by Pro 1 Motors in Jersey, before coming to the mainland.
A true 1980s icon, the Lotus is offered with original service book and manuals, and copy of Jersey title.
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