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Free Lotus Esprit VIN Decoder

Decode your Lotus Esprit VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 11 variants (1976–2004). No registration.

1976–2004 11 variants Petrol
Lotus Esprit
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Lotus Esprit specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Esprit variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
3.5L V8 5MT RWD (355 HP) 1976–2004 Petrol 3.5 L 350 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.2L 5MT RWD (304 HP) 1976–2004 Petrol 2.2 L 300 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.2L 5MT RWD (289 HP) 1976–2004 Petrol 2.2 L 286 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.0L 5MT RWD (162 HP) 1976–2004 Petrol 2.0 L 267 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.2L 5MT RWD (268 HP) 1976–2004 Petrol 2.2 L 264 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.0L 5MT RWD (254 HP) 1976–2004 Petrol 2.0 L 249 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.0L 5MT RWD (243 HP) 1976–2004 Petrol 2.0 L 240 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.2L 5MT RWD (218 HP) 1976–2004 Petrol 2.2 L 215 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.2L 5MT RWD (213 HP) 1976–2004 Petrol 2.2 L 211 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.2L 5MT RWD (174 HP) 1976–2004 Petrol 2.2 L 172 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.2L 5MT RWD (162 HP) 1976–2004 Petrol 2.2 L 160 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —

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Lotus Esprit VIN FAQ

What does a Lotus Esprit VIN tell you?+
A Lotus Esprit VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Lotus Esprit?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Lotus Esprit made?+
Our database covers the Lotus Esprit for model years 1976–2004, across 11 variants.
Is the Lotus Esprit VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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