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1998 Lotus Esprit GT3

1998 Lotus Esprit GT3-Sold

Lot Number: 255

1998 Lotus Esprit GT3

Post '98 facelift car with one owner from new and only 56,000 miles...

 

From 1998, the GT3 featured a special 2.0-litre, 240bhp, 4-cylinder Lotus turbocharged engine

0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds, 0-100 mph in 12.9 seconds, and a top speed of 163.5mph

Optional V8 rear spoiler and GT3 decals enhance dramatic Peter Stevens styling

Factory-fit twin exhaust currently de-catted and offering stunning soundtrack

Impeccable service history, fully stamped service book, and recent comprehensive 'C' service

GT3s offered similar performance but lower running costs compared with its V8 sibling

 

  • Sold for: £32,190

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 23rd March, 2019 at 12.00pm GMT at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Calypso Red

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    R379GAA

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    56225 Miles

SUMMARY

Post '98 facelift car with one owner from new and only 56,000 miles...

 

From 1998, the GT3 featured a special 2.0-litre, 240bhp, 4-cylinder Lotus turbocharged engine

0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds, 0-100 mph in 12.9 seconds, and a top speed of 163.5mph

Optional V8 rear spoiler and GT3 decals enhance dramatic Peter Stevens styling

Factory-fit twin exhaust currently de-catted and offering stunning soundtrack

Impeccable service history, fully stamped service book, and recent comprehensive 'C' service

GT3s offered similar performance but lower running costs compared with its V8 sibling

 

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
255
Make
LOTUS
Model
ESPRIT GT3
Registration Number
R379GAA
MOT Expiry
12/03/2020
Chassis Number
SCCEA0824WHC22254
Engine Number
LN920980329970
Transmission
manual
Body Colour
Calypso Red

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Consignor

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108 / 135

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Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

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