1978 Lotus Esprit
1978 Lotus Esprit Specsacross 2 versions
- Horsepower
- 160 hp
- Torque
- 140 lb-ft
- 0-60 mph
- 6.8s
- Top Speed
- 138 mph
- Curb Weight
- 2,200 lbs
1978 Lotus Esprit against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | $38k | $28k–$64k | 9 | 4 |
| 1978 | $32k | – | 2 | 5 |
| 1979 | $35k | $26k–$41k | 4 | 3 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1978 Lotus Esprit by version
- Esprit Series 1
- $32k median, 1 sale in 3 years, 3 for sale
- Esprit Series 2
- 0 sales in 3 years, 2 for sale
Recent 1978 Lotus Esprit auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | 1978 Lotus Esprit Coupe Jan 8, 2026, Mecum | $31,900 | 10 | Mecum |
| Dec 4, 2023 | 1978 Lotus Esprit S1 Dec 4, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $31,500 | 38,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 1978 Lotus Esprit S1 Jul 15, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $9,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 14, 2021 | 1978 Lotus Esprit S1 Dec 14, 2021, Bring a Trailer | $33,000 | 69,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 4, 2020 | 1978 Lotus Esprit S1 Sep 4, 2020, Collecting Cars | $49,553 | 76,619 | Collecting Cars |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 1978 Lotus Esprit S1 Coupé Jul 25, 2020, Bonhams | $40,681 | 70,000 | Bonhams |
| Jan 18, 2020 | 1978 Lotus Esprit Series 1 Jan 18, 2020, RM Sotheby's | $36,400 | – | RM Sotheby's |
| May 31, 2018 | 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 Project May 31, 2018, Bring a Trailer | $10,000 | 23,714 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 1978 Lotus Esprit Apr 8, 2018, RM Sotheby's | $22,000 | – | RM Sotheby's |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 1978 Lotus Esprit S1 Sep 11, 2017, Bring a Trailer | $26,250 | 14,807 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 9, 2017 | 1978 Lotus Esprit Sep 9, 2017, Mecum | $16,500 | – | Mecum |
| May 23, 2017 | 1978 Lotus Esprit Series I May 23, 2017, Bring a Trailer | $9,450 | 43,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 12, 2017 | 1978 Lotus Esprit Series I Project Jan 12, 2017, Bring a Trailer | $23,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| May 18, 2014 | 1978 Lotus Esprit Coupe May 18, 2014, Mecum | $13,750 | – | Mecum |
| Oct 31, 2012 | 1978 Lotus Esprit Series I Oct 31, 2012, RM Sotheby's | $31,500 | – | RM Sotheby's |
28 1978 Lotus Esprit vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 5 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many 1978 Lotus Esprit listings are for sale right now?
There are 5 1978 Lotus Esprit listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
How fast is a 1978 Lotus Esprit?
Across its 2 versions, the 1978 Lotus Esprit does 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds and tops out at 138 mph.
How much horsepower does a 1978 Lotus Esprit have?
Across its 2 versions, the 1978 Lotus Esprit makes 160 hp.
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