That is a beautiful example. Lovely restoration. 👍🏻😎

Actually, S1, 2 and 3 were all 160hp (UK / Euro spec) and the S3 was not turbocharged, but was the later 2174cc engine (along with the last 46 S2's that got the 2.2 litre motor, named S2.2), The Turbo was turbocharged, originally to 210hp S1 & 2 shared the same rear suspension based on Chapmans minimum component theory, where the fixed length driveshaft formed the upper link, S3 onwards changed to plunging driveshafts with CV joints, and got unequal length upper and lower links, along with the softer engine & gearbox mounts that setup allowed. Just sayin.

100 Like Buy one back when it first come out Esprit S2 the best handling at all time back than... Turn head every where I go. To me every young man should own a Lotus one in his life time.

She is a beauty, well restored and maintained. Seriously exotic. Great videography 👍 That is the car of my dreams in the sense that I want that aesthetic, an S2 or S3- but in a restomod form that is a reliable daily driver. Like dropping a Toyota V6 or EcoBoost type Turbo 4 in it. Hey, a man can dream.

@grimson

Жыл бұрын

I have the exact same dream. The 3.5 2GR from the Lotus Evora would be perfect.

@bobohare4825

11 ай бұрын

Looks to me as though they've done something with the suspension though. I don't think they were as low as that or had so much negative camber originally.

I own an 1980 esprit S2.2 and although it isn't quick compared to today's standards, it isn't a slough either. The UK cars had twin dellorto' carbs and better sportier camshafts compared to the US versions. Also the S2.2 (only 88 were made with its 2.2l engine) although also only having 160hp, had a much torquier engine. With the dellorto carbs it really reacts swift to the pedal. It is easy to get more hp out of the engine with some old school tuning . Having in and outletports ported, having a free flowing exhaust, combine that with other carb jetting and a more free flowing airfilter and you really feel the car live up. Nothing like what I see with the car in the video.

I may go for a s3 NA soon. I think that may be the best model for me. I'm in Sweden and the roads near me in the forest are tight and windy plus l drive swiftly but nothing crazy so maybe the turbo is not necessary. Plus on the motorway l never really drive more than 150 kmh anyway.

PS, interesting that this car, which looks very very nice, and appears to have all the correct livery of the limited 'Commemorative Edition' JPS S2, doesn't bare the official lorels badge with number (104 made I think), so it's a sort of copy / homage to that limited edition car.

@claveyscorner3220

Жыл бұрын

It is, it's not a real commemorative edition.

Thanks for making this video. I have a S1 and always check on You Tube to see new content.

@claveyscorner3220

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@FridgeProductionsLtd

Жыл бұрын

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Beautiful Esprit! Great Video! Just one thing...Colin Chapman never smoked.

I dont really care so much of its speed as long as it can cruise around the city while people taking glimpse of its nostalgic James Bond's beauty

I love my 1977 Esprit in CALYPSO RED with WHITE FULL CANNOLLY LEATHER.

Nice review! These cars really need a turbo Honda K20 with about 450hp, a Porsche 6 speed gearbox, bigger/better wheels and tires, upgraded HVAC system and brakes. Then it would perform as well as it looks.

@claveyscorner3220

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@Gotster

Жыл бұрын

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@p80t5turbo

7 ай бұрын

Do you have the skill to do this work . I would Not butcher my 1977 Esprit S1 in Calypso Red with White full leather interior. But I would consider buying and Esprit in need of work. And You can do a Honda K20 with a Porsche transaxle. Of course you would be compensated for your skills.

Clavey...Chapman was not a smoker. At the Ketteringham hall design center, he had the window sills built at angles so the employees couldn't put cigarettes on them. Saying he was a smoker and hence wanted lighters and ashtrays in the Esprit is just ridiculous. Sorry. Otherwise, great video

@buzzcrushtrendkill

Жыл бұрын

But it was the 70's England...everyone else smoked. A lot.

I have a cherry series 2, but I am running weber 45dcoe's. Also as stated not that power matters but th with the stock carbs thjese were rated at 160 hp.

the S1 and S2 Esprit's with Dellorto carbs have 160 hp. The Stromberg equipped cars only had 140 hp. It makes a big difference when you drive one.

@gvybin

10 ай бұрын

And it is not only about the hp...they have other camshafts. they just react less lazy to the pedal

I see they've also stuck a UK style license plate on it, that is the reg from the 1977 James Bond - Spy Who Loved Me' Esprit.

@FridgeProductionsLtd

Жыл бұрын

But incorrect font for either 1977 or any time since.

Re positioning of pedals, different story on the Elite Type 75a and Type 83, being offset to the right hand side by a significant margin with the clutch pedal a great deal heavier than that on a Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS

Hey, may I know what music you used for the intro? Thanks!

JPS= John player Special (the brand) JPS in the sponsorship relates to the brand not the parent company.

Nice car moody plate tho

The constraint that lotus had was the lack of gearboxes that could handle that lotus could generate from their engines. 0-60 isn’t a good measure of the performance drive it back to back on a twisty road with with peers of its age and it makes them feel stodgy, sloppy and slow….

Does the owner have that number plate for real?

So many sports cars we thought fast in the 70s 80s that were slow porsche alfa ferrari included oil crises I think

John Players and Sons? I don't think so.

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It wasn’t Lotuses 1st wedge car…. It was the 3rd

"...the build quality ist good ".... i guess the interior has once been restored. the original quality never was that good.

@claveyscorner3220

Жыл бұрын

It was inconsistent, some were well built, others were built like crap.

@buzzcrushtrendkill

Жыл бұрын

@@claveyscorner3220 True. Hand built, so build quality could vary greatly.

Ffs...if you are going to attempt a car channel, learn how to pronounce names. It's Guigiaro, "jew-jiharo" not "Jewjario".

Dont give a damn, James Bond had one, I want one..