Description

1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo S4 Chassis number SCC082910KHD13440 Engine number CP910881125560 Registration number 13 NTA Blue with a black and beige leather interior Owned since 2013 Extensive works carried out by South West Lotus Centre including an engine rebuild (bills on file including £7,145.46, £3,042.27, £1,667.59, £7,206.06 and £2,083.36, see images online) From a Collector of Lotus cars

About the Esprit S4

The Esprit S4 (1993-1996) featured 264hp turbocharged four-cylinder with further refinement. Improved interior and equipment. The most civilised four-cylinder Esprit.

Known Issues to Watch For

Four-cylinder Esprit: Engine: 907/910/912 - timing belt, head gaskets, cooling system. Turbo cars - turbo seals, wastegate, intercooler. Cooling: Critical, especially turbo. Gearbox: Citroën (early) weak. Renault UN1 (later) adequate. Electrics: Various issues depending on era. Pop-up headlights. Body: Fibreglass - stress cracks common. Rear clam access difficult. Budget £3-6k annually.

Desirable Options

Turbo SE or S4s specification, good bodywork, full service history, recent timing belt

1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo S4 Chassis number SCC082910KHD13440

Specifications

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