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Lotus Esprit Sport 300
1993 · Coupe · Limited edition · 50 built
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Shifty Estimate
$98,000
Low confidence · $74K to $123K
- Sold median
- Too few sales to call
- Market cap
- $4.9M · 50 built
- Original MSRP
- $86,000Up 14% since new
Collectible
Sold$98,000 · Bring a Trailer · Aug 2026
The market
Every recorded 1993 Lotus Esprit Sport 300 sale, by date and price
Aug 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$98,000 · 108,000 mi · Norfolk Mustard (B05)
● Sold
1 saleupdated Aug 2026
Every X180
Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 19, 2026
| Sport 3001993 | SE1987 to 1993 | Turbo1988 to 1993 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $98,000Low confidence | $31,800Low confidence | $42,000 |
| Sold median | Too few sales to call1 sale | $31,7503 sales | $40,0003 sales |
| 12-month move | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | None | None |
Specifications
- Engine
- Turbocharged Inline-4, 2.2L
- Power
- 302 hp
- Torque
- 279 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 4.6 s
- Top speed
- 168 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,612 lb
- Production
- 50 built
- Original MSRP
- $86,000
- Designer
- Peter Stevens
Common questions
How much does a Lotus Esprit Sport 300 cost?
A 1993 Lotus Esprit Sport 300 cost $86,000 new. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $98,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $73,500 to $122,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1993 Lotus Esprit Sport 300 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $98,000. We rate confidence low: 1 public sale 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 Sport 300 a good investment?
It has appreciated 14% against its $86,000 list price. Only 50 were built.
What has a Lotus Esprit Sport 300 sold for at auction?
The most recent public sale we have on file:
- $98,000Aug 12, 2026Norfolk Mustard (B05) · 108,000 mi
About the 1993 Lotus Esprit Sport 300
The Sport 300 stands as the ultimate four-cylinder Esprit and one of the rarest production Lotus models ever built. Only 50 examples were produced in 1993, each featuring extensive weight reduction, revised aerodynamics, and a highly tuned 2.2-liter turbo producing 302 hp. Lotus stripped 150 pounds through carbon fiber panels, deleted air conditioning, and fitted lightweight wheels. The result was devastating performance, 4.6 seconds to 60 mph and 168 mph flat out. These cars were built for serious drivers, with minimal creature comforts but maximum engagement. Today, Sport 300s command premium prices among Lotus collectors, representing the pinnacle of naturally aspirated Esprit development and a bridge to the V8 era that followed.
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