1998 Lotus Esprit
1998 Lotus Esprit Specsacross 2 versions
- Horsepower
- 285–350 hp
- Torque
- 290–295 lb-ft
- 0-60 mph
- 4.2–4.4s
- Top Speed
- 175 mph
- Curb Weight
- 2,900 lbs
1998 Lotus Esprit against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $40k | $32k–$47k | 11 | 4 |
| 1997 | $63k | $61k–$71k | 5 | 3 |
| 1998 | $51k | $48k–$53k | 6 | 3 |
| 1999 | $58k | $56k–$64k | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | $84k | $73k–$89k | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 | $68k | $46k–$79k | 11 | 5 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1998 Lotus Esprit by version
- Esprit Series 4
- $51k median, 6 sales in 3 years, 1 for sale
- Esprit V8
- 0 sales in 3 years, 2 for sale
Recent 1998 Lotus Esprit auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Nov 12, 2025, Cars & Bids | $52,166 | 300 | Cars & Bids |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Nov 5, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $53,000 | 33,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 1998 Lotus Esprit GT3 Sep 23, 2025, Car & Classic | $32,136 | 48,802 | Car & Classic |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Aug 13, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $46,750 | 43,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 GT Apr 10, 2025, Car & Classic | $50,223 | 49,408 | Car & Classic |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Jan 17, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $59,000 | 70,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 4, 2023 | 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 SE Sep 4, 2023, Car & Classic | $34,152 | 42,228 | Car & Classic |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Aug 15, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $65,500 | 21,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 17, 2023 | 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 GT May 17, 2023, Car & Classic | $57,589 | 42,064 | Car & Classic |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Mar 21, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $76,500 | 13,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 GT Mar 1, 2023, Collecting Cars | $37,500 | 38,000 | Collecting Cars |
| Oct 28, 2022 | 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Oct 28, 2022, Cars & Bids | $63,000 | 26,400 | Cars & Bids |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Jan 21, 2022, Cars & Bids | $75,000 | 36,700 | Cars & Bids |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 GT Coupé Dec 11, 2021, Bonhams | $71,567 | 37,597 | Bonhams |
| Oct 9, 2021 | 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Oct 9, 2021, Bring a Trailer | $49,000 | 42,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
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38 1998 Lotus Esprit vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 3 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 1998 Lotus Esprit listings are for sale right now?
There are 3 1998 Lotus Esprit listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
How fast is a 1998 Lotus Esprit?
Across its 2 versions, the 1998 Lotus Esprit does 0-60 mph in 4.2–4.4 seconds and tops out at 175 mph.
How much horsepower does a 1998 Lotus Esprit have?
Across its 2 versions, the 1998 Lotus Esprit makes 285–350 hp.
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