Lotus Esprit with Audi 4.2 V8

[AryanKnight]

FYI: -another nifty option is to replace the Esprit slant/4-banger with the compact aluminum Buick/Rover- ohv-215cu.in.(3.5L) V8; --a very light-weight engine that ColinChapman should have used in the first place! But no, he was obsessed with the desire for the torque-less less reliable and much more bulky overhead-cam 4-banger. The amazing diecast Buick alum.-block was later sand-cast by Rover (-thus a bit heavier); -thus the original 1977 L.Esprit could have had a V8 for same weight..!!

[REDSOXNYG]

I want that

[omgwatful]

Saw your build thread, the photobucket vids are gone; glad this is on youtube as well. Great job on the build.

[teamracing14]

alot faster than a chipped air filter and exhaust 2.2 charge cooled?

[dino1965]

Word is that Lotus will be reintroducing the Esprit in 2012 with the Lexus V10 for its engine . cant wait for this !!

[007subspy]

you tube has v12 bmw early esprit thats sounds just as greath got love lotus there best exotic car for money coust i no i owne 2 esprits 1977 s1 and 2001 v8 tt

[OnTheLimits]

Spectacular!!!

[trident3b]

what's the top end in this config, has it been tested? Would be fun on the Autobahn I suspect.

[vfIskullangel]

I wonder who's gonna be the first do an LS1 swap to one of these.

[DorifutoRabbit]

As an Esprit fan it's brilliant to see someone improving on the recipe! It's my favourite gen of the Esprit, and you've given it the oomph to back up the looks!  Love that noise!

[HiHo44]

The Audi 4.2 V8 makes a wonderful sound. I have considered trading in my 2001 A4 with the 2.8 V6 for an 2005 S4 with the 4.2 V8 just to hear that engine on an everyday basis. Music to my ears...

[LotusACBC]

Awesome!

[smitstui]

Read about it in PPC. Now heard it. Next project definately involves a V8!

Good work.

[michaelmas10]

WOW. 4.2 V8 in an S3. No wonder you need those fat rear wheels.

How much did the raw V8 cost?