Can you daily drive a Lotus Esprit?
Registered. The only reason to NOT drive your Esprit everyday is if you need to haul more than one other person, the weather is crappy, or you own more than one great sports car.
How fast is a Lotus Esprit?
Who makes the Lotus Esprit?
| 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 (S4) Specifications | |
|---|---|
| PRICE | $78,950 |
| WEIGHT | 2,900 lb (est) |
| 0-60 MPH | 4.4 sec |
| TOP SPEED | 175 mph |
Are Lotus Esprits rare?
Esprits have always been produced in low numbers, making them rare on the roads. The Lotus Esprit first went on sale in 1976 badged as the S1 with a 2-litre, 4 cylinder, 156bhp, mid-mounted engine.
Are Lotus Esprits still made?
The Lotus Esprit was first launched in 1975 at the Paris Motor Show. It succeeded the Lotus Europa and became the flagship road car for the company at a time Lotus began dipping its toes into the modern supercar market. The Esprit’s production ended in 2004, but it remains a pretty scarce car.
How reliable is a Lotus?
Owners on carbuyer have given it a 4.8 out of 5 and 88% of owners would recommend the Lotus Elise to a friend. When rating reliability, it has also been pretty positive. Reviews have ranged from average to a full five stars, with many having their Elise for 5 years or more and having very few complaints.
Are Lotus cars street legal?
The Lotus Elise import ban has been lifted in the U.S., but it is still illegal in the country. You can drive it on a track but not on the road. So, it only works if you are looking for a track-oriented racecar. Otherwise, American-made cars should be your preference.
Do Lotus Elise hold their value?
The current Lotus Elise has been for sale for almost a decade, and while the basic formula has remained unchanged, its low sales volumes and high demand for used cars mean it has excellent residuals of 66.7 per cent.