Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo (1983)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a 1983 Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo in Chrysler Steel Gray with a blue-gray leather interior.

Highlights:

• Valuation report from 2024 with the grade 2+ available
• The seller has invested around €10,000 in the vehicle, including renewal of the ignition system, clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder, brake lines and rear brakes as well as revision of the wishbones and fuel lines
• Special Edition 43 model, limited to 50 units: including Connolly leather, more powerful engine, improved chassis, removable glass roof
• Prominent previous owner
• H license plate available

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1983
• First registration: USA, 1983
• Location: 22175 Hamburg, Germany
• Number of owners: 5 according to seller
• Accident-free
• H license plate
• Restored
• Approved
• TÜV until 02/26

Model history

The third generation of the Esprit Turbo presented optimized aerodynamics and the striking, wedge-shaped design created by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The 2.2-liter turbo engine produced 215 hp, which enabled the approximately 1,400 kg lightweight car to achieve impressive acceleration and a top speed of around 240 km/h. The rigid chassis and precise suspension set-up with double wishbones on the front axle made it one of the fastest sports cars of its time, in the same league as the Porsche 930 Turbo or Ferrari 308.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Chrysler Steel Gray
• Interior: blue-grey leather interior
• No repainting required: No, tailgate repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 2.2-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with 214 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last maintenance service: 11/2024
• Complete engine overhaul in 2008 at 20,000 miles

Mileage:

• Mileage: 37,000 mi
• Mileage traceable: No
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• German vehicle documents, valuation report (05/2024, grade 2+)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: good condition
• Brakes: as good as new
• Bodywork: good condition
• Underbody: good condition
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• Stone chips in the area of the front apron
• There are scratches due to age
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Summary of the car

For sale is a 1983 Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo - a rare classic in elegant Chrysler Steel Gray with striking blue-gray leather interior. The wedge-shaped sports car, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, impresses with its 2.2-liter turbo engine and 215 hp, which ensure impressive performance. With an H license plate, a current 2+ valuation report and extensive investments of around €10,000, the vehicle is in very good condition. This restored Esprit is an exceptional opportunity for lovers of sporty icons.