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..!!
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
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!
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..!!
AryanKnight 2 months ago
I want that
REDSOXNYG 10 months ago
Saw your build thread, the photobucket vids are gone; glad this is on youtube as well. Great job on the build.
omgwatful 1 year ago
alot faster than a chipped air filter and exhaust 2.2 charge cooled?
teamracing14 1 year ago
Word is that Lotus will be reintroducing the Esprit in 2012 with the Lexus V10 for its engine . cant wait for this !!
dino1965 1 year ago
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
007subspy 1 year ago
Spectacular!!!
OnTheLimits 2 years ago
what's the top end in this config, has it been tested? Would be fun on the Autobahn I suspect.
trident3b 2 years ago
I wonder who's gonna be the first do an LS1 swap to one of these.
vfIskullangel 2 years ago
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!
DorifutoRabbit 3 years ago