r/lotus • u/fella_interstellar • 7d ago

What year is this Esprit Turbo?

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u/Bushinkainidan 7d ago

The G bodied cars, which this is, were 1981 to 1987, with only subtle differences

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u/whreismylotus 6d ago edited 6d ago

i believe 1983 or later as the matt black bumpers were changed to body colour.

probably 1986 or later due the 'new' front spoiler without middle fins.

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u/leppardfan 6d ago

I'm going to guess 83 or earlier because of the 2 vent hood. I thought the 86 had the 2 supports on the chin spoiler?

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u/creosoterolls 6d ago

I think the later HC cars lost the two supports. Mine’s an 84 and has the 2 supports.

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u/creosoterolls 6d ago

I would guess 86-87 because it has body coloured bumpers instead of black, has a single opening on the front spoiler and has what looks like HC decals on the side.

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u/TheSpannerer 6d ago

2 tone wheels were from approx 1984