Identification No.
SCCDC08263HA10473
| Reno, Nevada
2003 Lotus Esprit V8
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- Final iteration of Lotus’ iconic Esprit; said to be one of only approximately 119 produced for 2003, according to some online sources
- Showing 18,050 miles at cataloguing time
- Striking in New Lotus Yellow (B36) over black leather with yellow piping
- 3.5-liter all-alloy twin-turbocharged V-8 engine
- Capable of 0–60 mph in around 4.0 seconds; top speed over 170 mph
- Desirably equipped with staggered OZ Monoblock Nova wheels, Brembo disc brakes, fog lights, air conditioning, power windows, and Pioneer head unit
Marking the end of an era, the 2003 Lotus Esprit V8 represents the ultimate development of one of the British automaker’s most enduring and iconic offerings. First launched in 1976 with styling by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Esprit evolved over nearly three decades, culminating in this final-year V8 variant—by far the model’s most powerful and refined iteration.
Powered by Lotus’s own 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-8, the Esprit V8 delivers an impressive 350 horsepower channeled through a five-speed manual gearbox. Capable of sprinting from 0 to 60 mph in just over 4.0 seconds, the Esprit V8 melds raw potency with the agility and poise for which Lotus is so well known. The final Esprit featured significant refinements, including updated styling cues, improved interior ergonomics, and enhanced reliability. With its aggressive wedge profile, low-slung stance, and motorsport-derived engineering, the Esprit V8 is as visually arresting as it is exhilarating to drive.
Offered here is a highly desirable late-production Lotus Esprit, showing only 18,050 miles on the odometer at cataloguing time. It is strikingly finished in vibrant New Lotus Yellow (B36) over black leather with yellow piping. Other desirable highlights include polished, staggered OZ Monoblock Nova wheels, round taillights, Brembo brakes, fog lights, heated power mirrors, power windows, air conditioning, and an upgraded Pioneer stereo. A factory Alpine stereo and a glass center roof panel are also included in the sale. A service invoice from August 2024 indicates that the headliner was fully refurbished.
As the final chapter in the Esprit legacy, this rare, late-production Esprit V8 offers a compelling acquisition: a modern classic combining everyday usability with striking presence and unmistakable Lotus panache.
