# Lotus Esprit S4s Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Lotus Esprit S4s.

### Overview
- **Make:** Lotus
- **Model:** Esprit
- **Production Years:** 1993–2004
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/esprit/s4/s4s
- **Data as of:** August 7, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-08-07T20:43:27.000Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 0 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 0 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 2 completed transactions

## Factory Specifications
- **Vehicle Model:** Lotus Esprit (Esprit S4s)
- **Production Era:** 1976-2004
- **Total Volume:** 10,675 units produced worldwide across five iterations
- **Engine Architecture:** 2.0L NA 907 / 2.2L Turbo 910 Chargecooled / 3.5L Twin-Turbo Type 918 V8
- **Output Range:** 160 to 350 hp / 140 to 295 lb-ft
- **Chassis Construction:** Steel backbone chassis with composite fiberglass bodywork
- **Layout:** Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
- **Transmission:** 5-speed manual (Citroën C35 / Renault UN1)
- **Curb Weight:** 1,980 to 3,042 lbs

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 2 most recent of 2 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | S4s | Manual | 31,000 mi | $38,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 29, 2025 | S4s | Manual | 82,000 mi | $30,000 | Bring a Trailer |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 2 completed transactions
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 2 since 2024

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | — |
| 2026 | 1 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Lotus Esprit S4s?

Market pricing for the Lotus Esprit S4s varies depending on specification, mileage, condition, and provenance. GarageScout monitors active inventory and verified auction results to establish current price bands.

### How many Lotus Esprit S4s examples are currently for sale?

As of August 7, 2026, there are no verified Lotus Esprit S4s examples actively listed across monitored specialist dealers or auctions. Enthusiasts can start a GarageScout Hunt to be alerted the moment a matching example hits the market.

### How many Lotus Esprit S4s cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 2 sales of the Lotus Esprit S4s in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### Where does GarageScout's Lotus Esprit S4s market data come from?

GarageScout's Lotus Esprit S4s figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Generations:** [S1](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/esprit/s1), [S2](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/esprit/s2), [S4](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/esprit/s4), [Turbo/S3](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/esprit/turbo-s3), [X180](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/esprit/x180)
- **S4 variants:** [Esprit GT3](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/esprit/s4/gt3), [Esprit Sport 300](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/esprit/s4/sport-300), [Esprit Sport 350](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/esprit/s4/sport-350), [Esprit V8 25th Anniversary Edition](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/esprit/s4/v8-25th-anniversary-edition), [Esprit V8 GT](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/esprit/s4/v8-gt), [Esprit V8 SE](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/esprit/s4/v8-se), [V8](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/esprit/s4/v8)
- **Model:** [All Lotus Esprit markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus/esprit)
- **Make:** [All Lotus markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/lotus)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*