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Lotus Esprit S3

1985 · 64,000 miles · Manual · Calypso Red

£36,995

Listed today at Barry Ely Sports Cars. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1985
Mileage: 64,000 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Coupe
Colour: Calypso Red
Generation: Esprit S3 (Giugiaro, 1981–1987)

About this car

The Esprit S3 was the last of the Giugiaro-penned Esprits in its original form, bringing the 2.2-litre engine and a more refined cabin to Lotus's wedge-shaped mid-engined coupe. This 1985 car is finished in Calypso Red over cream leather, a classic period combination.

It has covered 64,000 miles and comes with full documented Lotus history. The car has had a total strip down and repaint, with the leather seats and carpets retrimmed. It has also had a C service including belts and new adjustable suspension. The dealer puts the cost of the recent work at more than £20,000.

Written by Vertar from Barry Ely Sports Cars’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Lotus factory spec for the 2.2 Type 912 engine (160 bhp); weight, top speed and 0-60 left null because the factory figures couldn't be checked.).

Power: 160 bhp
Engine: 2,174 cc, 4 cylinders
Engine position: Mid-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated