1988 Lotus Esprit
1988 Lotus Esprit sold for a median of $37,000 over the last 12 months, based on 5 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $35,000 and $40,000. 17 currently for sale.
1988 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
1988 Lotus Esprit against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
1988 Lotus Esprit by version
- Esprit X180
- $39k median, 10 sales in 3 years, 11 for sale
- Esprit Series 3 & Turbo
- $23k median, 1 sale in 3 years, 3 for sale
Recent 1988 Lotus Esprit auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Aug 14, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $37,000 | 47,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Jun 6, 2026, Mecum | $23,100 | 51,173 | Mecum |
| May 14, 2026 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo May 14, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $42,000 | 19,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition Apr 6, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $35,000 | 67,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Jan 20, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $40,000 | 47,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition Aug 15, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $61,000 | 13,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 6, 2025 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition May 6, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $44,500 | 5,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Aug 26, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $37,503 | 11,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 1988 Lotus Esprit 40th Anniversary Coupe Jul 26, 2024, Mecum | $36,850 | 16,112 | Mecum |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition Feb 21, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $44,000 | 17,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Jan 25, 2024, Barrett-Jackson | $35,200 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition Jul 6, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $32,000 | 21,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 1, 2023 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Jun 1, 2023, Car & Classic | $28,460 | 79,623 | Car & Classic |
| May 28, 2023 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo May 28, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $30,500 | 33,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 6, 2022 | 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo Oct 6, 2022, Cars & Bids | $25,000 | 37,000 | Cars & Bids |
Listings
75 1988 Lotus Esprit vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 17 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 much does a 1988 Lotus Esprit cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1988 Lotus Esprit sold for a median of $37,000 across 5 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $35,000 and $40,000. There are 17 currently for sale.
How many 1988 Lotus Esprit listings are for sale right now?
There are 17 1988 Lotus Esprit listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
How fast is a 1988 Lotus Esprit?
Across its 2 versions, the 1988 Lotus Esprit does 0-60 mph in 4.7–5.5 seconds and tops out at 150–165 mph.
How much horsepower does a 1988 Lotus Esprit have?
Across its 2 versions, the 1988 Lotus Esprit makes 210–264 hp.