1990 Lotus Esprit S4 Turbo

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

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.

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