Description
The Most Exclusive and Original Lotus Esprit S1 on the Market Is Now Available.
We present a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: the only original 1977 Lotus Esprit S1 Phase 1 for sale in Europe with left-hand drive. This iconic British supercar, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and immortalized in the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me," retains its mid-rear-mounted 2. 0-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 160 hp, 5-speed manual transmission, and weighs a mere 800 kg. With 58, 000 certified kilometers, historic registration, a fully restored interior with hand-stitched Alcantara, excellent paintwork, and a complete mechanical overhaul, this is the successor to the Lotus Europa in its purest and most coveted form.
A Unique Story: The Lotus Esprit S1, Giugiaro Design and James Bond Icon
The Lotus Esprit S1, launched from 1976 to 1978, marked the debut of Giorgetto Giugiaro's angular design, which revolutionized the aesthetics of 1970s supercars. The successor to the legendary Lotus Europa, the Esprit S1 featured a shorter, stiffer steel chassis with a fiberglass body, reducing weight to just 800 kg. This allowed the modest 2. 0-liter, 160 hp Lotus 907 engine to reach 220 km/ h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/ h in 6. 8 seconds. The Esprit S1 Phase 1 is distinguished by its sharper lines, Cibie pop-up headlights, and perfect proportions, which caught the attention of the James Bond producers, making it the legendary underwater Lotus in "The Spy Who Loved Me" (1977). With its mid-engine racing philosophy, independent suspension, and perfect weight distribution, the S1 offered the pure dynamic handling characteristic of Colin Chapman. Today, the left-hand drive Esprit S1 Phase 1 is extremely rare, especially in Europe, making it a highly valued collector's item and one of the most sought-after Lotus cars by connoisseurs.
LOTUS ESPRIT S1 first series with its mid-rear 2. 0l 4-cylinder engine, 160 hp and 5-speed manual gearbox.
YEAR 1977
The worthy successor to the Lotus Europa, designed by Giugiaro, the Esprit starts with a more elongated design, weighing barely 800 kg and a fiberglass body on a shorter and improved chassis.
The Esprit is famous for its appearance in the 007 film "The Spy Who Loved Me," where it transforms into a submarine.
Specifically, the unit we're featuring today is the only Phase 1 for sale in Europe. Left-hand drive and an original Phase 1!
Mechanically, it's in perfect working order. The interior has been completely restored, and the paintwork is in very good condition.
Historical registration.
Equipment:
Hand-embroidered Alcantara upholstery.
Retractable headlights.
Electric windows.
Alloy wheels.
Etc.
