To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Amelia
Island event, 8 - 9 March 2019.
Estimate:
$65,000 - $75,000
- One of 625 S4 models built from 1992-1996
- Less than 1,000 original miles
- Presented in near-new condition
- Fully documented, including original window sticker
When the Lotus S4 was introduced in 1992 it had a rating of 27 mpg,
while rocketing to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and achieving a top speed
of 165 mph. The Lotus acceleration time was almost a second faster
than the 1992 Corvette powered by an LT1 V-8 engine. An exterior
and interior facelift was performed and it became the first Esprit
model to include power steering as standard. The exterior redesign
was done by Julian Thompson; this saw a smaller rear spoiler placed
halfway up the rear decklid. Additional changes of notice were to
the front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and valence panels.
Powered by a 2.2-liter dual overhead cam, turbocharged
four-cylinder engine, this Esprit produces an estimated 264 hp at
6,500 rpm. The strong engine meshes nicely with its five-speed
manual transmission. The rear spoiler is seamlessly integrated into
the styling and a glass roof adds to the aesthetic. The interior
features a wraparound driver's side dash that has full VDO
instrumentation and wood-grain details. Standard equipment included
power steering, power windows, air conditioning, and an AM/FM radio
with a JVC 12-disc CD player as optionally equipped on this
car.
This Esprit is one of just 625 S4 models produced between 1992 and
1996. Finished strikingly in Norfolk Yellow with contrasting black
leather seats highlighted with yellow piping, it was delivered new
to Newport Beach Motors in Newport Beach, California. Incredibly,
this Lotus has accumulated less than 1,000 miles on the odometer
since new and still has its original window sticker affixed onto
its window. Carefully and properly stored all its life, this Esprit
S4 is as close to brand new as could be imagined.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am19.