Lotus Esprit: The Complete Story
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (831 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1861260660 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The evolution of the Lotus Esprit from the origin of its first design through a long production life up to the Esprit S and Esprit Turbo SE. Filled with practical advice on buying and running an Esprit in the 1990s. Includes specifications, road test details, comparisons with rivals, and profiles of the men behind the machine.
My Opinions Martin Liew As a recent purchaser of a Lotus Turbo Esprit S3, I can honestly say this book lived up to my expectations of providing a history of this mid-engined superar.The book is comprehensive and candid about the car performance, pros and cons. There are excellent exerpts on road tests and reviews which should give a potential buyer valuable information.Subtle differences between the various Esprit designations are highlighted and placed into context and there is much quantitative data for comparision to other Esprits and performance marques such as the 308, 911 and 924.Info on buying a used esprit was. Michael Erisman said My favorite car!. Ever since the first time the Lotus Esprit flashed across the screen in the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me", I have been hooked. I love this car. While I have never owned one, due first to not having the means, and now that I have the means it isn't practical for a family, this book is the next best thing.The book chronicles the design and development of the Esprit, from its debut in the mid 1970's to it's recent development as a Turbo model in the early 1980's, to the new shape in the late 1980's, it is all here. The photos are excellent and depict all model variations; including the ra. An excellent summary of the Esprit and its development. Anyone interested in this supercar and its evolution should own this book. Walton has an inside look at the Esprit from the very start. The book is very candid about the car's faults as well as its fine looks and performance in the turbo models. Excerpts from magazine tests, factory specs and production figures, and interviews with Lotus employees are included. The book has several fine illustrations of all models including commemorative editions (JPS world champion, etc.). Good books on the Lotus marque are few but this is a book every owner and enthusiast should own.