1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo For Sale
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Vivek Nayyar
Published: August 27th, 2025
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This 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo, a driver-quality Midnight Blue sports car with a removable glass roof, runs well with minor issues to address.
Location: Newtown, Connecticut/USA
Price: $25,000
Key Details
- Make/Model: Lotus Esprit Turbo
- Mileage: ~88,700 miles
- Transmission: 5-speed manual
- Engine: 2.2L Turbo Inline 4-cylinder
- History: Previous owner performed timing belt service, low miles since
- Title: Clean
Condition
- A51 Midnight Blue paint, looks great from 10 feet, blemishes up close
- Leather interior good overall, needs minor attention
- Suspension tight, handles well
- Recent tires with ~2,000 miles
- No overheating, turbo builds boost properly
Performance Highlights
- 2.2L Turbo Inline 4-cylinder engine (215 hp)
- Rear-wheel drive
Known Issues
- Speedometer and odometer stopped working last year
- Temperature gauge reads high but verified normal with infrared thermometer
- Engine stumble at 5000 rpm full throttle, possibly dirty injector
- Minor oil leaks, typical for age
- HVAC works but cable sticky, AC needs attention
- Timing belt due per Lotus age recommendations
Upgrades & Features
- Pop-up/removable glass roof panel
- Blaupunkt Bluetooth stereo with Alpine amp and 4 speakers
- Power windows, lights, horn functional
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- Manual steering tight and precise
Additional Information
- Seller open to trades for Lotus Seven, Caterham, Birkin, or Westfield
- Possible delivery to LOG44 in Pittsburgh if not sold
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