Lotus Esprit S4s

1995 to 1996 · Coupe · 366 built

A 1995 Lotus Esprit S4s cost $82,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $38,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $38,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $21,900 to $75,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$38,000
Low confidence · $29K to $48K
Median · 12 mo
$38,000
Sales · 12 mo
3
Market cap
$13.9M · 366 built
Original MSRP
$82,000Down 54% since new

The market

Every recorded 1995 Lotus Esprit S4s sale, by date and price
Aug 2026 · Car & Classic
$40,749 · 70,280 mi · green
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$30k$40k$50k$60k$70kMay 2019202120222023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $38k
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10 sales · 1 unsoldmedian $38kupdated Aug 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1995 Lotus Esprit S4s sales with photographs
1995 Lotus Esprit S4s, sold Oct 2025

Sold $30,000

1995 · Empire Green Metallic · 82,000 mi
Oct 29, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1995 Lotus Esprit S4s, sold Sep 2025

Sold $75,000

1995 · Red · 14,000 mi
Sep 22, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1995 Lotus Esprit S4s, sold May 2024

Sold $48,545

1995 · White · 38,000 mi
May 18, 2024 · Bring a Trailer
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Specifications

Engine
Turbocharged Inline-4, 2.2L
Power
300 hp
Torque
290 lb-ft
0 to 60
4.5 s
Top speed
168 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
2,888 lb
Production
366 built
Original MSRP
$82,000
Designer
Julian Thomson

Common questions

How much does a Lotus Esprit S4s cost?

A 1995 Lotus Esprit S4s cost $82,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $38,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $38,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $21,900 to $75,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1995 Lotus Esprit S4s worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $38,000. We rate confidence low: 3 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

Is a Lotus Esprit S4s a good investment?

It has depreciated 54% against its $82,000 list price. Only 366 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $21,900 to $75,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Lotus Esprit S4s have sold?

Shifty has 10 public sales of the Lotus Esprit S4s on file. The earliest was on May 3, 2019.

What is the most expensive Lotus Esprit S4s sold?

The highest public sale on file is $75,000, on Sep 22, 2025, with 14,000 mi.

What has a Lotus Esprit S4s sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $40,749Aug 28, 2026green · 70,280 mi
  • $38,000Aug 7, 2026Calypso Red · 31,000 mi
  • $30,000Oct 29, 2025Empire Green Metallic · 82,000 mi

About the 1995 Lotus Esprit S4s

The Esprit S4s represents the final evolution of Lotus's iconic wedge, and arguably its finest hour. Julian Thomson's subtle refinements to Giugiaro's original design created the most cohesive Esprit ever built, while the 2.2-liter turbo four delivered a genuine 300 horsepower, finally matching the car's dramatic looks with serious performance. With just 366 examples produced over two years, the S4s is exceptionally rare among modern Lotus models. The combination of refined handling, improved build quality, and that distinctive turbo soundtrack makes this the Esprit that collectors should prioritize. Clean examples command premium prices, and rightfully so, this is peak analog supercar from Hethel's golden era.

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