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> 85 Lotus Espirit 2.2 turbo, Local lot has one...
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post Feb 23 2005, 04:18 PM
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Nice for a chevy conversion..


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post Feb 23 2005, 04:29 PM
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I believe that one has the isuzu 4 banger in it--very easy to get parts, as as hell for stout as a mitsu 2L---that same engine has been copied by mitsu and upgraded--now what was the name..oh yea..."Basic Instinct"---great movie--same engine and renault has deep roots in F1 technology---ifn I had the cash I would jump all over it like a crack whore---- (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 23 2005, 04:30 PM
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As I recall, it was right around '85 that Road & Track picked up a brand new Esprit in Jersey to drive to Newport Beach, CA. They didn't even make it across PA, and the final problem wasn't they're only problem. I think the thing that finally killed it was a terminally clogged cat.

Getting it smogged and keeping it smogged would be a nightmare. Turbo + carbs = ick.
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post Feb 23 2005, 04:31 PM
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Buy the damn thing...8k sounds cheap.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) I have lots of room at the shop....I will even take it for a spin for you once in a while.....
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post Feb 23 2005, 04:33 PM
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post Feb 23 2005, 04:38 PM
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QUOTE (jwalters @ Feb 23 2005, 02:29 PM)
I believe that one has the isuzu 4 banger in it--very easy to get parts, as as hell for stout as a mitsu 2L---that same engine has been copied by mitsu and upgraded--now what was the name..oh yea..."Basic Instinct"---great movie--same engine and renault has deep roots in F1 technology---ifn I had the cash I would jump all over it like a crack whore---- (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

No, you're thinking of the second Elan, which used the whole Isuzu drivetrain (fwd package). The Esprit has used three engines, a non-turbo four, a turbo four, and a twin-turbo V8. Dunno who made the engines, but they were either their own or another European make.
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post Feb 23 2005, 04:41 PM
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QUOTE (redshift @ Feb 23 2005, 05:33 PM)
Calling jwalters, calling jwalters... please send me a poster of your avatar...

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post Feb 23 2005, 04:42 PM
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No excuses, no prodding, just send me the damned poster..


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post Feb 23 2005, 04:46 PM
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QUOTE (redshift @ Feb 23 2005, 05:42 PM)
No excuses, no prodding, just send me the damned poster..


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post Feb 23 2005, 04:49 PM
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Lotus 910 2174 cc four-cylinder in-line, 16-valve DOHC,
two Dellorto DHLA4OH side draugh carburettors.
Bore & Stroke: 95.25mm x 76.2mm. Compression: 7.5:1.
Block & Head: Aluminum alloy
Garrett AiResearch T3 Turbocharger running at 8psi
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210bhp @ 6250rpm
200lb ft @ 4500rpm
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Glassfibre-reinforced plastic body with galvanised steel backbone chassis.
Passenger compartment encapsulated in a 'safety-cell structure'.
Transmission
Five-speed manual unit. Rear-wheel drive.
Clutch: 9.5in diaphragm spring, hydraulically operated.
Brakes
10.5in discs front
9.7in inboard discs rear
Dual braking system, split front/rear circuits
Steering
Rack-and-pinion
Suspension
Front: Independent by upper wishbones, lower transverse links, coil springs, anti-roll bar.
Rear: independent by non-parallel unequal-length double transverse links, radius arms, coil springs.
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Front: 7J x 15
Rear: 8J x 15
Goodyear Grand Prix
Front: 195/60 VR15
Rear: 235/60 VR15
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Top speed: 150mph
0-60mph: 5.6 sec
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post Feb 23 2005, 04:51 PM
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Hey Mike, arent you under the gun for getting rid of some of your other cars????

Or is this one that the missus won't know about?? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)
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post Feb 23 2005, 04:52 PM
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I've got a buddy who's a big Lotus freak, he's got an 89 Esprit, a 74 Europa, and a 68 Elan. He seems to really like them. I think the Esprits are supposed to be pretty decent cars. Lots of interchangable parts, although some things are getting hard to find. My friends spent 4 months looking for a PCV valve for his. If it looks decent, go for it.

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post Feb 23 2005, 05:00 PM
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Le cop cars....
(IMG:http://www.lotusespritworld.co.uk/images/misc/US_Police_Esprit_01.jpg)

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post Feb 23 2005, 05:13 PM
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Those are the twin turbo V8 models. A guy here has 3 of them - including a beautiful black and silver 2005 model. He loves the car and the power. I haven't asked him about the reliability.

The car in Pretty Woman was the V8 model if I recall correctly.....
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post Feb 23 2005, 05:15 PM
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that car was an 87 or 88 (as was the movie) didn't the do the V8's in the 90's?
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post Feb 23 2005, 05:30 PM
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I towed it there for a reason, Mikey. The owner (or PO), was looking at $7-8K for all it needed. Has piston slap that's scary. The Cap'n, who doesn't want to EVER see that car again.
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post Feb 23 2005, 05:31 PM
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You've seen the car?
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post Feb 23 2005, 05:35 PM
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mike..get a europa.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif)
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post Feb 23 2005, 05:38 PM
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Hey, I own a Europa (1967 S1a)

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post Feb 23 2005, 05:42 PM
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QUOTE (Cap'n Krusty @ Feb 23 2005, 05:30 PM)
I towed it there for a reason, Mikey. The owner (or PO), was looking at $7-8K for all it needed. Has piston slap that's scary. The Cap'n, who doesn't want to EVER see that car again.

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Sheesh, this club's testicles. . .er I mean tentacles reach to amazing lengths. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chairfall.gif)
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