2001 Lotus Esprit V8, Rare Dark Purple, Stage Ii Ecu Upgrade From Lotus on 2040-cars
Houston, Texas, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.5L 3506CC V8 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Lotus
Model: Esprit
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: V8 Coupe 2-Door
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player, Factory ECU Upgrade, Aluminum Wheels
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 43,593
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Dark Purple
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Cylinders: 8
You are bidding on a rare Dark Purple 2001 Lotus Esprit with a twin-turbocharged V8. This vehicle has been garage kept with a cover on it. I am the second owner and I know the first owner. This vehicle comes with a matching dark purple roof, the glass roof that is in it and the "blade" insert for when you don't want the roof on. The Stage II ECU upgrade is from Lotus, no aftermarket. The price of the upgrade was $4,500.00 and it makes the vehicle perform like you think it should. This car looks and drives great. Recent work includes an oil change and tune-up where the coil packs were replaced along with the spark plugs.
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