1989 Lotus Esprit
1989 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
1989 Lotus Esprit against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
1989 Lotus Esprit by version
- Esprit X180
- $20k median, 3 sales in 3 years, 2 for sale
- Esprit Series 3 & Turbo
- 0 sales in 3 years, 3 for sale
Recent 1989 Lotus Esprit auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2025 | 1989 Lotus Esprit Jul 9, 2025, Car & Classic | $19,706 | 85,443 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE Jul 24, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $23,500 | 72,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo Jun 5, 2024, Cars & Bids | $20,000 | 23,100 | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo Commemorative Edition Oct 18, 2023, Car & Classic | $29,292 | 64,990 | Car & Classic |
| Oct 16, 2023 | 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE Oct 16, 2023, Collecting Cars | $21,636 | 56,147 | Collecting Cars |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 1989 Lotus Esprit Aug 25, 2023, Car & Classic | $23,966 | 84,694 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo Jul 7, 2023, Collecting Cars | $42,342 | 23,019 | Collecting Cars |
| Nov 24, 2022 | 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo 40th Anniversary Nov 24, 2022, Collecting Cars | $42,891 | 63,245 | Collecting Cars |
| Nov 16, 2022 | 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo Nov 16, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $28,000 | 68,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 1989 Lotus Esprit Jul 9, 2022, Mecum | $30,800 | – | Mecum |
| Dec 8, 2021 | 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo Dec 8, 2021, Bring a Trailer | $30,799 | 35,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 27, 2020 | 1989 Lotus Esprit SE Oct 27, 2020, Bring a Trailer | $30,750 | 18,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 31, 2020 | 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE Jul 31, 2020, Bring a Trailer | $25,250 | 72,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 5, 2019 | 1989 Lotus Esprit SE Dec 5, 2019, Bring a Trailer | $30,250 | 18,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 17, 2018 | 1989 Lotus Esprit S3 Turbo Nov 17, 2018, Mecum | $29,700 | – | Mecum |
Listings
55 1989 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 1989 Lotus Esprit listings are for sale right now?
There are 5 1989 Lotus Esprit listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
How fast is a 1989 Lotus Esprit?
Across its 2 versions, the 1989 Lotus Esprit does 0-60 mph in 4.7–5.5 seconds and tops out at 150–165 mph.
How much horsepower does a 1989 Lotus Esprit have?
Across its 2 versions, the 1989 Lotus Esprit makes 210–264 hp.
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