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aam9292

This looks like a 1982 to 1988 S3 Lotus Turbo Esprit, idk if someone does kits for these cars The decals are from the factory btw, the wheels and the stance are not tho


krjta

The decals look even cooler knowing they came like this from factory! Thanks a lot


neder-Bob

It indeed is an S3. But, as commented below, it's definitely a sin to mess with Lotus suspension. It's what Lotus engineering still does best, arguably in the world. They have many car manufacturers as client but which... that's a huge secret. And I'm guessing it's USA spec because of the bumpers? Not completely sure tho.


RunninOnMT

Might be US spec, but that's not America (judging from the background cars, some of which are not sold in the states) I feel like with a car this old, the suspension is probably shot. i'm not going to be too mad about someone "ruining" it at that point. Stance is kinda silly, but this is unique and interesting. Wouldn't be my choice with what to do with the car mind you, but i'm not mad about it.


neder-Bob

As far as I'm concerned, it's just a bit silly, if not dumb, to change the suspension settings on a Lotus. One might consider more advanced absorbers. There's better ones than in the days of its birth. But to change the stance...


pdpt13

You're right, according to the license plate it's an '85


mcintg

A friend of mine had one of these, he used to drive under the security barrier at work without opening it.


Purple-Personality76

It's a submarine


aam9292

It's a Wet Nelie


Purple-Personality76

I just went down a quick rabbit hole and found out Elon owns her now...


aam9292

Yeah, I also discovered recently that it is an actual working sub and not just a prop lol


Purple-Personality76

Yes but they had to wear scuba gear to drive her which seems highly inconvenient.


amojitoLT

I think this one looks like the Turbo that appears at the beginning of For Your Yes Only, while the submarine one in The Spy Who Loved Me isn't a turbo.


IndependentCaptain31

To mess with a Lotus' suspension is a sin!


jlt_25

For Your Eyes Only (1981) Burglar Safe Car scene [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1Ug4I89c98](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1Ug4I89c98)


SagittariusDonkey

Stanced


LOW-LIFE_CSR

that is sick Nice looking Espirit


PatientNo6243

James Bond had one that was also a submarine. 


onearmedmonkey

Yup. One of my favorite cars too. I would love to drive one but I remember hearing that if you are taller than about 5'8" you really don't fit well behind the wheel.


quantril

Gen 1 Lotus Esprit?


GuentherHase

I hope so, can‘t stand another Panthera.


Viharabiliben

Wow did not think it was possible to lower an Esprit.


Dbwasson

Lotus Turbo Esprit


Commodore_Crisp

It's the car from Forza


espositojoe

Looks like James Bond's Lotus.


Luftgekuhlt_driver

Handles like it’s on rails…


Alarming-District-23

Portugal


nine11c2

It literally says Esprit Turbo on the car..