Lotus Esprit 1988-1994 (X180)

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Lotus Esprit (Third generation)

'90 Esprit Turbo SE:





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Especially the uber-rare 1991 Lotus X180R homologation cars (20 built + 5 race cars). This is perfect for Forza as these are one of the most desirable Esprits ever produced…and the last street car (from any manufacturer) sold in the USA with a factory-installed roll cage.

PLUS, these were a big deal for Microsoft employees in period, as several purchased them new (and still have them today, including one owned by the creator of GW BASIC). Of the 20 cars that Lotus produced, I think 5 of them were in the Seattle area. Lotus even sent out team drivers and some of the cars to Pacific Raceways to both entice buyers in Seattle as well as try to get sponsorship for the Lotus racing team (especially from PacWest).

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Lotus Esprit S300 Turbo (road legal)


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1991 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE Jim Clark Edition

(US-spec)




Specs:

  • Engine: 2.2L I4 (naturally aspirated)
  • Horsepower: 264 @ 6500 rpm
  • Torque: 261 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • 0-60: 4.7 seconds (estimated)
  • Top speed: 163 mph (estimated)
  • Note: The Lotus Esprit Turbo SE Jim Clark Edition is an extremely rare vehicle, with around 20 units built in 1991 for the US market