AdrianMugridge
© Adrian Mugridge (2018)
Lotus Esprit Sport 350
Big engine
My fourth and last Esprit was the limited edition Sport 350 V8. The V8 started production in 1996 and lasted for 6 years. The first cars where called the V8, then in 1999 Lotus produced 50 Sport 350s. After that, the V8 changed to two models, the SE and the GT. Finally, a 2002 model was produced to mark the end of the marque
Sport 350 v V8
Only 50 Sport 350s where made. They were lighter by 80kg than the standard V8, and had the following differences: • Blue cam covers instead of red • Lightened body • Carbon fibre rear wing • Carbon fibre dash • OZ magnesium wheels • Remapped ECU giving higher torque in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear • AP Racing brakes
Limited Edition
Of the 50 cars made, 8 went to the United States (they have a slightly different spec). Of the 42 remaining, 7 went to Europe. That leaves 35 in the UK. Of these, only one was made in blue, and that was mine. The rest were silver, with 3 black and 2 white ones. The Sport 350 manages 0 to 60 in about 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of about 180 mph. Power is 350 bhp and torque is 295 lb/ft.
AdrianMugridge
© Adrian Mugridge 2018
Lotus Esprit Sport 350
Big engine
My fourth and last Esprit was the limited edition Sport 350 V8. The V8 started production in 1996 and lasted for 6 years. The first cars where called the V8, then in 1999 Lotus produced 50 Sport 350s. After that, the V8 changed to two models, the SE and the GT. Finally, a 2002 model was produced to mark the end of the marque
Sport 350 v V8
Only 50 Sport 350s where made. They were lighter by 80kg than the standard V8, and had the following differences: • Blue cam covers instead of red • Lightened body • Carbon fibre rear wing • Carbon fibre dash • OZ magnesium wheels • Remapped ECU giving higher torque in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear • AP Racing brakes
Limited Edition
Of the 50 cars made, 8 went to the United States (they have a slightly different spec). Of the 42 remaining, 7 went to Europe. That leaves 35 in the UK. Of these, only one was made in blue, and that was mine. The rest were silver, with 3 black and 2 white ones. The Sport 350 manages 0 to 60 in about 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of about 180 mph. Power is 350 bhp and torque is 295 lb/ft.
