Lotus Turbo Esprit Fact Respository for the 1981-1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit (the Giugiaro cars.)

Custom Lotus parts, guides and facts for the Lotus Turbo Esprit. 2.2 Liter Lotus engine with turbo. Guides for tires, wheels, engine, transmission as well as custom carbon fiber, aluminum and fiberglass parts for the Lotus Turbo Esprit. As well as an adjustable suspension for the front of the car.

Facts for both the US and UK Lotus Turbo Esprit, including spring rates, engine info, parts, modifications, specifications (specs), pictures, users, owners and vital information for the Lotus.

Some information might be valid for non turbo cars and other Esprits as well, some custom parts may be usable on non turbo version of the car and other parts may work on the later Esprits. And suspension adjustment and springs, coilovers coil overs and other stuff.

Turbo Esprits have the 2.2 liter lotus engine and 210 horsepower, we have custom fiberglass, aluminum and carbon fiber parts being developed along with a multitude of facts on the lotus cars.

We will have replacement OEM parts as well as custom unique parts for the esprits made from fiberglass, carbon fiber and aluminum.

We are interested in hearing from other lotus owners including S1 owners, S2 esprit owners and S3 n/a lotuses. We have a variety of owners.

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Hot Start Problems

If your Esprit has a hard time starting after it's been operated for a while, you probably have a fuel system problem.

  • Check the float heights and weights in your carburetors. Spec is 15mm height and 8gr. You may have a bad float which floods the engine making starting difficult. Letting the car sit allows the gas to level off in the float bowls allowing you to start the car. Does your oil have a strong gas smell?

  • Do a compression check. If your pistons are crowning (famous on pre-86 Turbos) the compression may be insufficient unless the engine is cold and everything can contract. You can purchase an inexpensive Compression Tester Tool that will check the compression of your engine (~$35.00US).

  • Replace the fuel filter (blockage or partial one may be present), check fuel pump operation and fuel pressure regulator. Make sure all vacuum lines are tight and in good order.

Original Thread by Jim McFadden
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