The Lotus Esprit is one of the most iconic European performance cars, serving as the flagship model of the racing-bred manufacturer and being a part of the Lotus lineup for nearly 30 years. It was discontinued after 2004, but if it had made it to 2006, it would have reached that milestone. Since the ‘70s, the Lotus Esprit featured an iconic wedge design, even after going through revisions, and by the time it was discontinued, it was one of the last production cars with pop-up headlights, along with the C5 Corvette.
The final generation of the Lotus Esprit was powered by a Lotus V8 engine, unlike the 4-cylinder-powered cars that came before it. While it was relatively small at 3.5 liters, it was twin-turbocharged and tuned to produce a robust 350 horsepower. With compelling performance, especially among its late ‘90s and early 2000s contemporaries, the Lotus Esprit V8 was not just a desirable mid-engined sports car in its time, but has since achieved collector-worthy status in the years that have passed since its continuation.
Available now on duPont REGISTRY Live, the new luxury online auction platform that is changing the auction experience for collectors and enthusiasts with a 14-day return policy and a 100% sell-through rate, is this 2002 Lotus Esprit V8 25th Anniversary Edition. Created to mark 25 years since the Esprit’s 1976 introduction, the 2002 Lotus Esprit V8 25th Anniversary Edition features some special touches that commemorate the incredible milestone of a performance car legend.
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Only 100 were made, and this example is numbered 42. With just 29,000 miles on its odometer, this Esprit wears its original Ardent Red exterior color. Inside a black interior that is accented by red stitching features things like body-colored accents, an Alpine sound system, and other unique touches. Having recently gotten a timing belt service, as well as recent paint protection and ceramic coating, it’s been carefully looked after and is ready to continue showcasing the incredible legacy of the Esprit nameplate. For any performance enthusiast with an affinity for a British youngtimer classic, this 2002 Lotus Esprit V8 25th Anniversary Edition for auction on duPont REGISTRY Live is an enticing opportunity. Click below to view the auction and bid before the auction ends tomorrow.
