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Lotus Esprit
ESPRIT_S3S4 - Esprit S3/S4
LOTUS ESPRIT TURBO SE
1989
74,557 miles
Manual
Petrol
£17,000 – £19,000
Estimate range
Bidding starts 29 Oct at 10:00
Listing Source
SWVA
Auction
Auction Date
Thursday, 29 October 2026
Starts at 10:00
59 days until auction
Estimate
£17,000 - £19,000
Location
United Kingdom
Buyer notes
- This lot features a 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE.
- The auction includes two weeks of free storage from the date of sale.
- The mileage for this vehicle is listed as unknown.
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About the Esprit Turbo SE
The Esprit Turbo SE (1989-1992) featured Peter Stevens restyle with rounded styling and 264hp. Charge-cooled turbo. Significant improvement in performance and refinement. The Esprit properly evolved.
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
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower264 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1989
Mileage74,557 miles
Body StyleCoupe
RegistrationG86JNG
MOTValid
Production Info
Production Years1989 - 1993
GenerationESPRIT_S3S4
