1998 Lotus Esprit Review

1998 Lotus Esprit is a Coupe 2-dr style car measuring 173.80 in length and 45.30 in height. Made in United Kingdom, 1998 Lotus Esprit has 1 trim priced by the manufacturer at 82,625 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 1998 Lotus Esprit. It’s seating 2 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 19.00 gallon. The engine is 3.5L V8 DOHC 32V TURBO and uses 15 of gasoline in the city and 15 on highways.

Make: Lotus
Model: Esprit
Trims Available: 1
Location: UNITED KINGDOM
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Engine: 3.5L V8 DOHC 32V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 2
MSRP: $82,625 USD
MPG: 15 City / 23 HWY
Tires: 235/40R17
Tank Size: 19 gallon

Lotus Esprit 1998 Trims

1998 Lotus Esprit V8

Engine: 3.5L V8 DOHC 32V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 2
MPG: 15 City / 23 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • SCCDC0824WHA15627
  • SCCDC0828WHA15484
  • SCCDC0824WHA15465

Safety & Recalls

Recall 01E016000 started on /Date(987566400000-0400)/.

Summary: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2001 LOTUS ESPRIT VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 1995, AND MARCH 31, 2001. A REPLACEMENT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY COULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A LAP PORTION THAT IS LOCKABLE SO AS TO SECURE A CHILD SAFETY SEAT.

Consequence: IF AN INCORRECT BELT WAS INSTALLED, THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT BE CAPABLE OF SECURING A CHILD SEAT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: CUSTOMERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO BRING THEIR CARS INTO THEIR LOCAL DEALER FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT BELT ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LOTUS CARS USA AT 1-800-245-6887.

Recall 04V001000 started on /Date(1073278800000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO, 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." CERTAIN AIR BAG WARNING LABELS ARE REQUIRED ON BOTH SUN VISORS AND THE ABOVE VEHICLES FAILED TO HAVE THE REQUIRED LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR.

Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF THE LABELS COULD CREATE A RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY IF THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND THE NEED TO USE SEAT BELTS IS NOT PROPERLY UNDERSTOOD. IMPROPER USAGE COULD CAUSE INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN THERE IS A CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887.

Recall 98V135000 started on /Date(898488000000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED FOR HARDNESS. THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK.

Consequence: THE REAR WHEELS COULD CRACK AND BREAK, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.

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1998 Lotus Esprit is made in United Kingdom between 1983 to 2004.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1998 Lotus Esprit so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1998 Lotus Esprit is lower than $41,313.

1998 Lotus Esprit can go 285 miles in the city and 437 on the highways.

Lotus All models of 1998

Lotus Esprit

$82,625 - $82,625
15 City / 23 HWY
1 Trims
2
0
3.5L V8 DOHC 32V TURBO

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