Lotus Esprit Specs, MPG & Trims by Year
EPA fuel-economy and specification data for the Lotus Esprit, model years 1984–1985, 1987–1995, 1997–2004. The latest model year is shown first below.
Latest model year: 2004
- Body class
- Two Seaters
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 8-cyl, 3.5 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Configurations
- 1
- Combined MPG
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $5,150
View the full 2004 Lotus Esprit specs, MPG and trims
Across all 19 model years, EPA combined ratings span 14–19 MPG.
All model years
| Year | Body class | Combined | Configurations | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Two Seaters | 16 MPG | 1 | $5,150 |
| 2003 | Two Seaters | 16 MPG | 1 | $5,150 |
| 2002 | Two Seaters | 16 MPG | 1 | $5,150 |
| 2001 | Two Seaters | 19 MPG | 1 | $4,350 |
| 2000 | Two Seaters | 16 MPG | 1 | $5,150 |
| 1999 | Two Seaters | 15 MPG | 1 | $5,500 |
| 1998 | Two Seaters | 16 MPG | 1 | $5,150 |
| 1997 | Two Seaters | 16 MPG | 1 | $5,150 |
| 1995 | Two Seaters | 19 MPG | 1 | $4,350 |
| 1994 | Two Seaters | 19 MPG | 1 | $4,350 |
| 1993 | Two Seaters | 19 MPG | 1 | $4,350 |
| 1992 | Two Seaters | 19 MPG | 1 | $4,350 |
| 1991 | Two Seaters | 19 MPG | 1 | $4,350 |
| 1990 | Two Seaters | 19 MPG | 1 | $4,350 |
| 1989 | Two Seaters | 17–19 MPG | 3 | $4,350–$4,850 |
| 1988 | Two Seaters | 18 MPG | 1 | $4,550 |
| 1987 | Two Seaters | 19 MPG | 1 | $3,550 |
| 1985 | Two Seaters | 14 MPG | 1 | $4,800 |
| 1984 | Two Seaters | 14 MPG | 1 | $4,800 |