1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

⭕ THE SALE

1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE is for sale on our website, Trade Classics. The price listed here is our guide price. Please view Trade Classics to read more about the car with more photos of the car that will show you the full condition, with the option to directly ask the seller any questions you may have.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

An icon of ’90s performance, blending exotic looks with a turbocharged punch for pure, driver-focused thrills.

The Lotus Esprit Turbo SE represented a bold evolution of Lotus’s flagship supercar, blending the unmistakable wedge-shaped silhouette with refined aerodynamics and serious performance upgrades.

At its heart sat a turbocharged 2.2L 16-valve engine, paired with Lotus’s Chargecooler system, producing an impressive ~264BHP. This gave the Esprit SE the ability to accelerate from 0-60MPH in just ~4.7 seconds and reach a top speed of ~165MPH - figures that firmly placed it among the quickest cars of its era.

The engineering went beyond outright speed; Lotus’s legendary chassis tuning ensured razor-sharp handling, remarkable balance, and driver feedback that few rivals could match. Lightweight construction and mid-engine layout provided agility and poise through corners, making the SE a genuine drivers' car in every sense.

Styled by Peter Stevens, the Turbo SE carried a sleeker, more modern look while still paying homage to Giorgetto Giugiaro’s original design. Luxurious touches inside, combined with its exotic performance credentials, made the Esprit Turbo SE not just a supercar to admire, but one to truly experience.

Coming to market from three and a half years ownership with our vendor, this honest Esprit does need a little love to bring it back to its former supercar glory, but, with some work and attention, this one could be a truly shining example. The car also comes with a fresh MOT and low recent usage - plus refreshed in 2023 through a specialist, covering off over ~£6,000 worth of works.

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

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