1987 Lotus Esprit
1987 Lotus Esprit Specsacross 2 versions
- Horsepower
- 210–264 hp
- Torque
- 200–260 lb-ft
- 0-60 mph
- 4.7–5.5s
- Top Speed
- 150–165 mph
- Curb Weight
- 2,600–2,800 lbs
1987 Lotus Esprit against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | $37k | $33k–$38k | 5 | 5 |
| 1985 | $32k | $27k–$38k | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 | $36k | $36k–$54k | 5 | 4 |
| 1988 | $38k | $36k–$43k | 11 | 17 |
| 1989 | $20k | – | 3 | 5 |
| 1990 | $28k | $26k–$31k | 6 | 9 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1987 Lotus Esprit by version
- Esprit Series 3 & Turbo
- $36k median, 5 sales in 3 years, 3 for sale
- Esprit X180
- 0 sales in 3 years, 1 for sale
Recent 1987 Lotus Esprit auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo Jul 30, 2026, Collecting Cars | $36,161 | 23,229 | Collecting Cars |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HCi Jul 5, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $35,500 | 57,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HCi Nov 23, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $28,750 | 57,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1987 Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo HC Jul 30, 2024, Car & Classic | $53,571 | 69,437 | Car & Classic |
| Dec 17, 2023 | 1987 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo Dec 17, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $70,000 | 11,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 1987 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo Jul 25, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $43,250 | 65,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 25, 2022 | 1987 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo Nov 25, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $39,990 | 64,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 19, 2022 | 1987 Lotus Esprit HCi Turbo Oct 19, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $32,000 | 95,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 8, 2019 | 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit Nov 8, 2019, Bring a Trailer | $34,000 | 47,868 | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 23, 2018 | 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo Feb 23, 2018, Bring a Trailer | $17,250 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 11, 2015 | 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo Apr 11, 2015, Mecum | $13,200 | – | Mecum |
Listings
22 1987 Lotus Esprit vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 4 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 1987 Lotus Esprit listings are for sale right now?
There are 4 1987 Lotus Esprit listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
How fast is a 1987 Lotus Esprit?
Across its 2 versions, the 1987 Lotus Esprit does 0-60 mph in 4.7–5.5 seconds and tops out at 150–165 mph.
How much horsepower does a 1987 Lotus Esprit have?
Across its 2 versions, the 1987 Lotus Esprit makes 210–264 hp.
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