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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Don't Add your name up here, scroll down to the bottom, copy one of the existing users and insert your own information. ************************************************************************************** Feel free to create a unique page for yourself by creating a link, for instance [[JSweet 1983 Turbo Esprit]] would make the text "1983 Turbo Esprit" link to a custom page that you can then edit. *************************************************************************************** This is a list of contributing Turbo Esprit owners:
Jonathan Sweet (Web Admin)
1983 Turbo Esprit
267 of 343
Hartford, CT, USA
jon@driestone.net
http://www.driestone.net/toys/
AIM: DrieStone
Current Projects:
* Engine rebuild with JE pistons & mild head work
* Custom Aluminum Interior
* Custom Binnacle
* BMW Wheels
Future Projects:
* Blow Off Valve Installation
* Removal of rear louvers

Paul J Smith
1984 S3 2.2 Esprit
Built 27th January 1984
Purchased 14th August 1984
VIN SCC085912EH011676?
Eng Number CC912840121304?
mailto: no-fumes_ltd@hotmail.com
Warwickshire, UK
Full Restoration
Full tubular stainless exhaust system
Big valve conversion with under-cut valve stems
Standard 777...camshafts, standard timing
Omega Forged Pistons & Liners
Bronze valve guides with stem seals conversion
Ported and gas flowed head with 5 angle valve seats
Increased compression ratio
Fully rose jointed gear linkage with roller bearing translator
Exterior standard (Red with black bumpers/trim).

Jan Hoel
1983 Turbo Esprit,
Built 07/83 - 237 of 343
Victoria, BC, CAN
f1@horizon.bc.ca
Current Projects:
* Complete Frame-up Restoration
* Front Suspension Redesign
* Composite Body Panels and Trim
Future Projects:
* Custom Charge Cooler Setup

Roger Mulloy
1984 Turbo Esprit,
North Vancouver, BC, CAN
rmulloy@intrepidtech.ca
Current Projects:
* Enjoy the car

Louis Wasson
1983 Turbo Esprit,
Starkville, MS, USA
lwasson@gri.msstate.edu
http://www.erc.msstate.edu/~lwasson/
Current Projects:
* Complete Frame-up Restoration

Luc Savoie
1986 & 1986 & 1987(for parts) Hci Turbo Esprit,
#1 is in good shape #2 restoration project
#3 is for parts only
Campbellton N.B. CAN
pikquik@nbnet.nb.ca
Current Projects:
* Complete Frame-up Restoration on #2
* have to find right color for #2
Future Projects:
*will be busy enough with 2 lotus to maintain

Keith Spalding
1984 Turbo Esprit
Houston, TX, USA
keith.spalding@msrllp.com

Wayne Stocks
1985 Turbo Esprit
Edmonton, AB, CAN
wstocks@shaw.ca

Whit Davis
1984 Turbo Esprit,
San Diego, CA, USA
72012098R@cox.net
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=Whit

Peter Thomas
1988 Esprit Turbo,
Built 02/88
Northville, MI, USA
alloafan@msn.com
Current Projects:
* Rear Quarter Panel Windows
* Boot re-carpeting
* Complete engine overhaul
Future Projects:
* None (hopefully :))

Andy Hills
1981 Esprit S3,
Built 08/81
Shepperton, Surrey, UK
s3esprit@freeuk.com
http://www.lotusespritworld.co.uk/EOwners/Hill.html
Previous Projects:
* Engine Rebuild
* Cooling Upgrade
* Suspension Overhaul
* Wheel Upgrade (16" Front / 17" Rear)
* EFI Conversion
* Height Adjustable Susspension
* Vented Brake Upgrade
Future Projects:
* Respray
* Instrument Update

Roy Mc Nulty
1984 Esprit turbo
Doncaster UK
Current Projects:
*V eight gearbox
*Rear suspension/ outboard brakes
*Cosworth engine

Eddie Chau
1983 Turbo Esprit(Investors Edition #37)
Red/Tan
Calgary, AB, Canada
lotusturboesprit@gmail.com
http://www.rippleeffectgroup.com
Check out my Elan & Esprit site
http://members.shaw.ca/lotusrpm/
http://www.rippleeffectgroup.com/lotusturboesprit/

Jeffrey Hammer
1986 Turbo Esprit
Black/red
Arlington, VA
jmhammer@verizon.net

Robert Grener
1987 Turbo Esprit
Black/red with custom French Walnut dash
Becket, Massachusetts
ROBERTGRENER@aol.com

Mark A. Jeansonne
1987 Turbo Esprit HCI
Red ext., tan interior
Hessmer, Louisiana
mjeansonnelaw@kricket.net or judgea@kricket.net

Jim Barnett
1984 Turbo Esprit
Red with tan interior
San Diego, CA.
barnett_jc@yahoo.com

John Barile
1984 Turbo Esprit,
Calypso Red with tan interior
Tucson, AZ, USA
jbarile@msn.com
Current Projects:
* Replacement of rear body shell

Richard Stattner
1987 Turbo Esprit HC,
Dark blue with black interior
Budapest, Hungary
stattner9@yahoo.com

Luis Beltran
1983 Turbo Esprit
Viper Red with Black interior
Novi, MI, USA
lbeltran@ksumail.com
Current Projects
*Custom Exhaust, Electrical bugs, headlamp motor replacement
*Future: Engine overhaul, upgraded suspension

Brian McKinney
Villa Hills, KY
1986 Loyus Turbo Esprit
Silver w/ red Connelly leather interior
Having fun!!! :o) and seeking out the BEST turns & twisties. This car is more fun to drive than riding my 2002 Honda VFR Interceptor sportbike...if the British cars are such an awesome ride...I might need to consider getting rid of the Interceptor for a Triumph Speed Triple. Can't wait till autocross next season!
email:bmck.1@netzero.com

Richard Williamson
1985 Turbo Esprit S3,
Frost Silver with Grey interior
Built 1985
Bassingham, Lincoln, UK
rpwilliamson@btopenworld.com

Previous Projects:
* Engine Rebuild by previous owner at Moreland and Jones 10kmiles/10 yrs ago
* New carbs, oil pump, crank timing pulley, engine mounts exhaust+wategate manifolds, and heat shields
* New throttle and choke cables, repaired choke lever
* Turbotechnics Hybrid turbo, new turbo hoses, K&N filter, rebuilt wastegate, new s/s exhaust system vacuum NRV
* Magnecor leads, alloy clamps, replacement ign amp and lead, replaced rev limiter
* Clutch system o'hauled including braided hose, silicone fluid and seal kits
* Radiator recored and all hoses and clips changed, alloy header tank, cooler fans o'hauled, heater core flushed
* Suspension Overhaul, including new original springs, shocks, steering rack
* Wheel overhaul, new centres bolts and lock bolts)
* Most body fixings now in stainless
* Brakes Overhauled, new disks and pads, drive shafts serviced
* Gearbox part overhauled, bellcrank modded to include roller into cross shaft plus SJ shift mod and bushes, knob and gaiter
* Sunroof rebuilt with new latches, roof chrome trims replaced, front screen trim cleaned and reset, B post foams replaced
* New engine undertray, rebuilt front undertays with more s/s fixings, replaced front bonnet steel strip with s/s
* Rear bulkhead centre section replaced, insulation replaced
* Interior retrimmed in Connelly grey leather and contrasting silver alcantara for roof and seat backs, alloy h/brake
* New interior carpet set fitted
* Chrome interior handles (modded from MGOC), driver's door hinge pin and bushes, new cig lighters
* All instruments and switchgear stripped and overhauled or replaced including A/C thyristor circuit and wiper control
* All electrical cables checked and replaced where previously improved or damaged Battery replaced with discarnect
* New tilt head alpine cd player plus remote changer inrear boot fitted, new aerial, Alpine/Sony speakers and wiring
* Headlamps replaced, masks replaced, pods rebuilt, motors o'hauled, mounts replaced, front bonnet hinges o'hauled
* Fuel tank Breather piping replaced, rear carpet set replaced
Future Projects:
* Carbon Fibre bits
* Front partial respray
* Upgade brakes
* Power steering?

Ron Schramm
1984 Turbo Esprit (#1 of 2)
*Calypso Red w/ biscuit full leather interior
*Late model door frame window weather stripping (really cuts down on wind noise)
Bought car from Jim Barnett
*Car is all original down to the red hose! (except for the stereo)
1984 Turbo Esprit (#2 of 2)
*Calypso Red w/ biscuit full leather interior
*2nd owner
*All original prior to engine rebuild
*Engine out and undergoing full rebuild by owner
*8.5/1 JE forged pistons +.030"
*Fully balanced
*Rebuilt water pump
*HTD timing belt
*Remote oil filter
*Considering adding chargecooler
*SS brake & clutch lines
*Killer stereo
Escondido, California, USA
omega59@pacbell.net

Scott L. Chester
Brooklyn NY
(www.acidnyc.com)
1985 Turbo Esprit ( )
Flat dark olive exterior
Olive, brown and gold faux suede w/ camo accents. Black leather trim and camel carpet.
3rd owner
Engine rebuilt including, but not limited to
pistons, rings, sleeves, berings, gaskets, clutch, springs, belts, hoses, etc.
The car spent seven years in the California desert, in the same spot, with the windows up!
(can anyone say 'oven')? The original interior couldn't be saved, dry rot and sun damage!
to be continued...
acid@acidnyc.com

Rory Gibson
1983 Turbo Esprit (Yellow)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Rory_d_Gibson@hotmail.com
Current Projects:
* Just completed full engine rebuild
* Momo steering wheel
* Alloy shift knob, surround ring and new shift boot
Future Projects:
* Head mounted Panasonic stereo system

Brant Berry
1987 Turbo Esprit HCI
Calypso Red w/ tan interior
Euless, TX, USA
brant_berry@tx.rr.com
Current Projects:
* Repair oil leaking onto exhaust manifold
* Leak down test / compression test
Future Projects:
* Complete repaint of exterior
* Complete retrim of interior

jimmybondi
1987 Turbo Esprit
Calypso Red w/ tan half hide interior
Bonn, Germany
webmaster@lotusexcel.de
http://www.lotusexcel.de
Current Projects:
* brand new "out-of-the-box" S4S? engine installed, chargecooler fitted, but not connected yet (will give >300HP)
* Car-PC fitted
Future Projects:
* Modifying the engine cover, so it will fit with the chargecooler in place
* Trying to drive the beast without destroying her

Steven Hill
1987 Turbo Esprit HCI
Calypso Red w/ tan leather interior
Calgary, Alberta
shillbristol@shaw.ca
Current Projects:
This is an extremely low miles (14750 miles), virtually perfect original car. This is one of the last of the 193 HCI Esprits that were delivered to North America before they produced the redesigned "Peter Stevens" Esprits in '88. My project is to be a good custodian of such a fabulous marque, and a particurlarly well kept example.
Future Projects:
Owning a collection of Lotus' including a "Final Run" Esprit V8 TT and a new Elise (wife permitting)!

Brian Janik
South Lyon MI
1983 Turbo Esprit
Currently in paint booth exterior
Black Interior currently in pieces.
2nd owner, bought car with very high miles, had been driven daily including snowy winters.
Stripped down to the frame.
Engine rebuilt including, but not limited to
pistons, rings, sleeves, berings, gaskets, clutch, springs, belts, hoses, etc.
Car has been on again off again project for many years now, but actually nearing completion
(maybe there is no such thing)
Will continue to be a rolling project as opposed to a static one soon.
psychotronik@sbcglobal.net
Nick Mangus
1987 Turbo Esprit,
Duncannon, Pennsylvania, USA
nmangus@ptd.net
Current Projects:
* Reassembly of cylinder head
Future Projects:
* drive and enjoy
Wayne Barratt
1983 Turbo Esprit
Trenton, Ontario , Canada
mail to waynebarratt@msn.com
Car completely restored by me in 2002(engine rebuilt, paintwork, suspension etc.)
Monaco White, with red interior. A few small mods, Koni shocks,Lower euro spec springs, wider Dunlop tyres (205/55 zr 15 front, 245/50 zr 15 rear), SE forged pistons, Blackstone intercooler and adjustable boost, alpine CD player

Thom Sloger
1984 Turbo Esprit,
Paso Robles, Ca
autoinstr@aol.com
Black & Gold

Steve Daynes
1982 Euro Turbo Esprit,Dry Sump
Vancouver, BC, Canada
juneaubehr@yahoo.ca
Black & Gold
Current Projects:
Repairing fuel hoses.
Working on returning the car to it's original beauty
Future Projects:
* drive and enjoy
* Paint

Bjørn Meek
1987 Lotus Esprit S3
Gjettum, Akershus, Norway
yeti@email.no
Car homepage: http://www.meek.nu/lotus/index.htm
Current Projects:
Overhaul rear brakes
Change red clutch hose to braided type

Michael Rawling
1983 Turbo Esprit
Black & gold markings w/ tan leather interior
London, UK
mike@iwantusability.info
Current Projects:
picking up the car next week...!
Future Projects:
some TLc? from a specialist - suspension, engine running a little strange...
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