2004 Lotus Esprit V8 Turbo - Final Edition- Yellow/ Black - 15k Miles! 2 Roofs! on 2040-cars
US $59,999.00
Year:2004
Mileage:15973
Color:
YELLOW
Location:
Addison, Illinois, United States
2004 Lotus Esprit V8
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Model: Esprit V8 |
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Mileage: 15600 |
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Exterior Color: YELLOW |
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Transmission: Manual |
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Interior Color: BLACK |
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Engine: 8 Cylinder |
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Stock Number: N0085A |
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VIN: SCCDC08214HA10592 |
2004 LOTUS ESPRIT - YELLOW / BLACK - ONLY 15K MILES!!
8-CYLINDER 3.5L 350HP TWIN TURBO
It has been 10 years since Lotus ended production of their most iconic and longest produced vehicle of all time!! Although there have been many different variations of the Esprit since 1976, it has always retained its famous wedge shaped body design. As all things, it has been refined and changed through the years to compete with the current sports car market. For the money the Esprit was always the good looking under dog that was loaded with power and ability! Adapted from a 4 cylinder turbo to a V8 twin-turbo set up in 1997 this beast became a raging monster that is still one of the most under rated sports cars avaiable today. With 350 HP to the rear wheels and 295 Ft/Lbs of torque this beast gets off the line in a big hurry (4.2 sec 0-60). Brand new, the Final Edition cars sold for just a shade under $100,000, which was a great deal compared to its most recognized competition of the Lamborghini Gallardo (400HP) at $165k base price and a Ferrari 360 (400 HP) at $150k base price. Now the thing you need to remeber is that the Lotus is rated at 350 HP to the rear wheels, so at the crank it puts out more like 375-380 HP. And of course when you start to add on options to your Ferrari or Lamborghini you will see the price hit $200k and more. So for a touch more performance, people were paying nearly double the money. The best part is, the Esprit is far more exclusive then either of these cars. There were only about 10,675 made since 1976 and only about 13 total for 2004. This is a rare piece of Lotus history, and best of all it is in the true Lotus colors, Yellow/Black.
This is the final year for the Esprit and 2004 models include Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, and adjustable spring platforms. Updates include stainless steel grilles in front spoiler, restyled rear valence, engine builder's signature on intake plenum, diamond pattern seat stitching, shortened gear lever with brushed aluminum knob, and tire pressure monitor.
You will not find a nicer Final Edition car around. They do not come up for sale very often, but this car was sold to one of our local customers a few years ago and after some chasing we were able to buy it back. We are proud to offer this 2004 Final Edition Lotus Esprit for sale!! It offers both keys, 2 tops (glass and body colored) and original books. This car also had the OEM wheels Chrome dipped which are still in excellent condition!! This Esprit, looks runs and drives like a car with no miles!! It has been well kept and preserved for the owners to come. This 2 owner Esprit is worth every penny and will be collectible for many years to come!!
Do not miss out on this fantastic piece of Lotus history!! It will not last long!!
This Gorgeous Esprit Comes with 2 Keys, 2 Remotes and Books!!
CONTACT BILL NUCCIO JR AT 630-878-4629 OR BILLJR@MOTORCARSUSA.COM FOR MORE INFO OR QUESTIONS.
Our Dealership
Hand picked pre-owned inventory including Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, Lotus, Maserati, Bentley, Mercedes Benz, and more. Each member of our team is a true auto enthusiast and shares in the passion for fine motoring. Conveniently located in Addison, IL. We encourage you to give us a call at 630-376-6965 or email us and let our experience assist you. Contact one of our sales representatives to find out more about our locator service. If we don't have the specific car for you, we usually know where to find it. We get results!
Transport Information
Motorcars International by Bill Nuccio (MCIBBN) will be happy to assist the buyer with transportation for this 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 or any other exotic purchased from us. The buyers are responsible for all shipping charges and are generally paid prior to vehicle's departure. MCIBBN assumes no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our premises . MCIBBN International can not be held responsible for any delays in shipping as it is beyond our control. We will do our best in estimating shipping dates and times to make the delivery as timely and smooth as possible. MCIBBN will NOT handle any arrangements for export outside the US. MCIBBN in no way represents or implies as to any vehicle's legal ability to be exported outside the US. Contact us for arrangements.
Vehicle Condition
All vehicles are test driven and safety inspected for major flaws. Our exotic vehicles are held to the highest standard however normal wear and tear should be assumed for the age and mileage. MotorCars International by Bill Nuccio has disclosed as much information as possible about this vehicle . We welcome on-site inspections of our vehicles by competent parties prior to auction close. All vehicles are available for inspection by appointment only during our normal business hours. Buyer is responsible for fees and charges of inspections performed at buyer's discretion.
Before you Bid...
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Wed, 03 Sep 2014
These days most of the news out of Lotus comes when it releases a lighter or faster version of the Elise, Exige or Evora. However, the stripped-out, Elise-based 340R might already show the logical conclusion of that concept, despite coming out in 2000. Now, one of the 340 made is up for auction on eBay Motors, and the seller in Fort Lauderdale, FL, claims that it's the only street-legal example available in the US.
Lotus founder Colin Chapman always had an obsession with making his vehicles as light as possible, and the 340R adhered to that adage about as closely as a street car could in 2000. These minimalist roadsters eschewed opening doors, windows and a roof in the pursuit of cutting the fat off the brand's hardly portly Elise. The company's engineers also trimmed away the fenders to give their creation a semi-open wheel design that looked as wild when new as today. For the interior, they installed two racing buckets, and the most of the rest was left in bare metal, including the pedals. All of the changes reportedly brought the 340R down to around 1,545 pounds.
Power comes from a 1.8-liter four-cylinder with a five-speed manual gearbox. The 340R is available with 177 horsepower or a tuned 187-hp version from that mill, but the seller doesn't specify which one this is. It's still a pretty fresh car, though, with just 3,577 miles claimed on the odometer.
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
Last year about 80 examples of the 2011 Lotus Evora S were recalled over an issue with the oil feed pipe. The same number of 2011 Evora S', but with different manufacture dates, are back in the recall box again for a very similar issue; this time it's the engine oil cooler hose that could rupture and spray oil either onto the rear wheels or a hot engine part. Neither of those cases is good, and the latter could potentially lead to a fire.
Lotus is working on a solution, so a recall date hasn't been announced. The bulletin below from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has more information.
Thu, 23 May 2013
The first thing you need to know is that this is the Lotus Exige S Roadster, unchanged from the Exige S even in price and officially the fastest convertible Lotus has ever made. The second thing you need to know is that if you live in the US, you won't be getting this car.
Now that that's out of the way, the lack of a roof, rear wing and front splitter help make it 22 pounds lighter than the coupe, coming in a 2,565 pounds, and the supercharged 3.5-liter V6 in this topless blossom discharges 345 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. For historical comparison with a non-convertible, those numbers nearly match the 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 Final Run edition - which had twin Garrett turbochargers. Yet the Exige S gets from a stoplight to 60 miles per hour in 3.8 seconds, nearly a full second quicker than that Esprit. Fair play, though, the Esprit did weigh 3,040 pounds.
It will be fitted with a six-speed manual only, and cost 52,900 pounds ($79,667 US), 55,378 euros ($71,404 US) or 8,500,000 yen ($82,078 US), depending on where you live. Here in the US we'll be sticking with the track-only Exige V6 Cup and Cup R models. The press release below offers more on the fine points.