Description
Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire
Viewing: Tues 17th March 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Weds 18th March 2026
Location: Kelham Hall Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
1980 Lotus Esprit S2
Estimate
£20, 000 - £25, 000
Registration No: ECF 77V
Chassis No: 79090810G
MOT: Exempt
Understood to be 1 of just 1, 060 S2 examples made
Offered with history file and current V5c document
Subject to engine work in c. 2003
Running and driving with room for improvement
Recently emerged from long term storage
In mid-1978, Lotus released details of the Esprit S2. The S2 was primarily a machine of greater creature comforts, rather than improved performance. Made between 1978 and 1981, 1, 061 S2s rolled off the production line. Externally, the sharp-edged lines were much the same as before, but some useful modifications had taken place. The top speed claim remained at 138mph, but stability was improved through the use of the integrated front spoiler rather than the blade spoiler of the S1. Additional improvements included a set of 'ears' that were grafted onto the rear side windows to aid air induction for the engine. The most striking external alterations came from the fitment of Speedline alloy wheels. The new wheels were designed by Lotus at the personal behest of Colin Chapman.
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