In this case, the controlled substance is the Lotus Esprit Turbo SE, a cuneiform conveyance that, even at rest, is as guilty-­looking as a Gulfstream jet on an un­marked Everglades airstrip.

For its final year of production the Turbo HC (High Compression ... and refining the aerodynamics. Lotus took the Esprit ...

The 1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit is an iconic classic, but how does it hold up today? We take this legendary sports car for a drive, only to face an unexpected breakdown!

Prices shown are the prices you can expect to pay for a 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo 2 Door Coupe across different levels of condition. Edit options.

Prices shown are the prices you can expect to pay for a 1993 Lotus Esprit Turbo 2 Door Coupe across different levels of condition. Edit options.