Esprit Picture & Video Thread

[Sparky]

@robingtonpopped over today with his pretty TE as his wastegate was stuck again.  Must drive it more often!

[snowrx]

On 14/06/2021 at 02:29, plumdeplakmuis said:

Shakedown of the updated Esprit GT3 in the Ardennes, New twin scroll turbo system and motormanagement have significantly improved transient, torque and power.

Have you posted on your ECU and turbo? Curious what you used.

[RobinB5]

Some of the photos taken by Performance Publishing for issue #20 of Absolute Lotus magazine for the Evora vs. Esprit article. Posted with permission (subscribe now!  https://absolutelotus.co.uk/subscribe/)

 

[RobinB5]

38 years, worth the wait

[Barrykearley]

I loved that car 🥰

[Giniw]

Well at least you sold it to someone who really appreciates it too. Plus you can see it from time to time ^^

[Jacques]

On 17/06/2021 at 13:36, RobinB5 said:

 

I like the pictures, but looking at this one in particular, I am surprised how much taller the Evora is looking, more so as it's behind the Esprit.

Thanks for sharing.

Kind regards,

Jacques

[Giniw]

Apparently the Evora is 1 ,223m

 

Here is a side view:

https://youtu.be/p9FyuZV3sZc?t=423

[Barrykearley]

Lovely orange S1 up for auction

 

https://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/events/2021-auctions/the-london-classic-car-show-sale-2021/the-london-classic-car-show-sale-2021/cars-view-all-110-lots-here/1977-lotus-esprit-s1

[Fridge]

3 hours ago, Jacques said:

I like the pictures, but looking at this one in particular, I am surprised how much taller the Evora is looking, more so as it's behind the Esprit.

Thanks for sharing.

Kind regards,

Jacques

@JNW3 has a good photo of the two together. The Esprit S1 is very low by comparison.

[Giniw]

I just found these ones

https://www.lotustalk.com/threads/esprit-evora-side-by-side.111990/#lg=thread-111990&slide=2

https://www.lotustalk.com/threads/esprit-evora-side-by-side.111990/#lg=thread-111990&slide=4

[JNW3]

@Jacques@Giniw @Fridge Here you go 😊

[Jacques]

Hence why I don't really like the Evora with it's strange roofline and more bulging more compact looks, not taking into account the power and steering capabilities,, which are fine.

Thanks for posting.

Kind regards,

Jacques

[Lotusfab]

[Bibs]

You win! 

[drdoom]

That 2CV just instantly conjures memories of the late, great Peter Sellers for me, though he toddled along in an even more ludicrous voiture in one of the films. 

[snowrx]

On 23/06/2021 at 14:15, Giniw said:

Apparently the Evora is 1 ,223m

 

Here is a side view:

https://youtu.be/p9FyuZV3sZc?t=423

So about 9% taller than the early Turbo Esprit. Much easier at the drive-through window I'd guess...

[Giniw]

From what I see on the front photos it looks like the windscreen top is about at the same height, and the difference would be in the flat or curved roof.

[Big Vern]

My local Classic Car Show, i only went along to view the cars but i was put in the VIP area anyway!  Caused a bit of a stir being the only Esprit there....

 

[tomcattom]

Socially distancing your Esprit I see @Big Vern 😆

[Big Vern]

11 minutes ago, tomcattom said:

Socially distancing your Esprit I see @Big Vern 😆

lol yes, an added bonus!

[Sparky]

Retired life is fun.

[Bling]

Lots of Lotus toys to play with 😁

[tomcattom]

Stopped off to take a couple of snaps near a local landmark on my way home from my MOT success today. First drive in it in nearly two and half years. It scrubs up okay

Just noticed I've been driving around with my LH fuel flap open all day 🤦‍♂️

[TAR]

Looks like Stokenchurch Tower?