2000 Lotus Esprit V8 350 Sport

The V8 350 Sport is the most extreme version of the Esprit ever to reach the market. Developed from the already awesomely rapid V8 road car but encapsulating much of the brake, suspension and handling technology gleaned from two decades of GT competition experience. This car is designed for the Esprit owner who wants the ultimate Esprit.

Just 54 V8 350 Sports were made, each offering 350 horsepower. Various engine, chassis and braking improvements, including AP Racing brakes, stiffer springs and a revised ECU. Several visual changes were also made, notably the addition of a large carbon Fibre rear wing on aluminium uprights in place of the standard fibre glass one. By this time the Esprit could reach 60 mph (100 km/h) in 4.3 seconds as well as reaching 0-100 mph in less than 10 seconds, and weighed 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) as a result of many modifications. The 350 also has 1 piece OZ racing magnesium light weight alloy wheels with Michelin contact sports tyres fitted all round, adjustable seats with lumber support, air conditioning, removeable composite roof panel, use of carbon fibre including the carbon fibre 115 GT1 rear wing mentioned above, Kelsy hayes 430 abs module and Momo steering wheel.

This stunning Lotus Esprit V8 Twin Turbo 350 Sport is an original UK supplied Right hand drive car and is no.28 of 54 produced, first registered in April, 2000. Finished in Metallic Silver with contrasting Black and Blue Alcantara Sport 350 Interior, having travelled just 23,902 miles from new this car benefits from a Full Service history, last serviced at 23,000 miles, with a new clutch fitted in November 2013, current MOT expiry date is 18/4/2015 also supplied with road fund licence till November 2014 and subject to insurance could be driven away. This Esprit is accompanied with the original key fobs, handbook and wallet pack with original period Alpine music system and CD changer.

Described by the current vendor as being in fabulous condition, this car represents a fantastic opportunity to purchase a piece of iconic Lotus History.