can someone decode this VIN# for me

[motley]

im looking at a esprit, the vin# is SCCFD30C8RHF61282 the guy said it was a s4s model but he was not exactly sure, can any esprit guys determine by the vin i gave on what exactly the car is, thanks guys

[lotusse89]

motley said:

im looking at a esprit, the vin# is SCCFD30C8RHF61282 the guy said it was a s4s model but he was not exactly sure, can any esprit guys determine by the vin i gave on what exactly the car is, thanks guys

CarFax says it's an S4, looks like it has the revised wiring harness (started Vin # R 1250 USA, but not the Brembo brakes (started VIN # S 1391).

The S4s started in the USA with VIN # S 3012 or 3000.

www.lotusespritworld.com/EModels/ModelSpecs.html

www.espritfactfile.com/decoder.html

[mr50bmg]

Here you go:

Manufacturer Identifier Code = SCC = Lotus

Model = F = Turbo Esprit/Esprit Turbo (93MY-97MY Federal (USA) Esprit)

Series = D = Series 4

Option = 3 = A/C & PAS

Engine Type = 0 = 2.2 Litre Turbo

Restraint = C = Dual SIR + Active Belts

Check Digit = 8 = Check Digit

Model Year = R = 1994

Plant = H = Hethel

Chassis/Body = F = LHD Catalyst

Engine Emission Spec. = 6 = USA 50 States

Model = 1 = S4

Serial Number = 282 = Sequence Number


This information is from:

www.espritfactfile.com/VINDecode.html

-Dave

[motley]

thanks guys