This 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 Turbo shows 52k miles and was acquired by the seller on BaT in July 2015. Modifications performed under previous ownership to the 2.2L turbo four include a WC Engineering hybrid turbo, a custom tune, larger fuel injectors, cam gears, and a JAE aluminum radiator. Power is routed through a 5-speed manual gearbox, and a set of Rotiform wheels have also been added along with GAZ coilovers, Eibach race springs, BBK brakes all around, a Quaife limited-slip differential, a PUK racing clutch, and more as detailed below. An April 2018 service included changing the oil, dialing in the suspension, checking all vehicle systems, charging the battery, and retrieving data from the ECM. Receipts dating back to 2000 reportedly show approximately $100k in work, and this Lotus is now being offered with a custom car cover and a clean New Jersey title in the seller’s name.

The body was repainted satin white in 2013 and a pair of APR formula GT3 carbon fiber mirrors were added, as was a Hypersport rear diffuser, an OEM GT3 extended lip spoiler, later-model Esprit taillight panel, an APR carbon splitter, and sealed beam adapter lenses. The antenna, rear spoiler, and side markers were removed during the repaint, and the seller notes minor blemishes throughout the body and a few areas of orange peel on the front bumper and right-rear wheel arch. An additional driver-side ARP carbon fiber rear-view mirror is included in the sale. Suspension upgrades include GAZ coilovers, Eibach race springs, Hypersport spring adapters, and adjustable top links. BBK brakes are 6-piston units up front and 4-piston out back. Rotiform wheels wear Yokohama S-Drive tires installed in October 2017. During the repaint, the rear spoiler was painted in satin black along with the inner buttresses and roof section. The removable glass sunroof panel is tinted and the rear diffuser was custom made by Hypersport Engineering in Buford, Georgia. The black leather interior was refurbished in 2017, including dyeing worn components and seating surfaces, as well as replacing a sagging headliner. Features include a Momo steering wheel, a custom aluminum stalk, and a custom shift knob and gear surround. An APR boost controller was also installed along with a Kenwood radio, Focal speakers and amplifier, a laser jammer, and a built-in Valentine One radar detector. The odometer shows 52k miles, approximately 4,500 of which were added by the seller.

Per the seller, the parking brake is weak and the A/C does not function despite being recharged on April 2017. The speedometer stopped working in March 2018, and an Intellitronix LED GPS speedometer and fuel gauge are included in the sale.

The 2.2L turbo four utilizes a custom WC Engineering hybrid turbo, tune, and fuel rail. The seller notes that maintenance over the last three years has been handled by RS Motors in Closter, New Jersey, and additional modifications are as follows:

3″ exhaust with catalytic converter and muffler fabricated by Eurosport in Atlanta, Georgia

Stainless steel exhaust manifold

Hypersport HKS BOV mount, oil catch can, and bracket

Custom water tanks for the radiator and charge cooler

Aeromotive fuel filter with custom bracket

Stainless steel lines with AN fittings

Walbro fuel pump

RC fuel injectors, four primary and two secondary

MSD coilpacks

Adjustable cam gears

JAE aluminum radiotor

A custom carbon fiber engine cover is fitted and several other cosmetic components have been painted, polished, and powder coated. A 5-speed manual gearbox routes power through a PUK racing clutch and Quaife limited-slip differential. Start-up and driving videos are viewable below.