1985 Lotus Esprit for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 16.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 16.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1985 Lotus Esprit for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1985 Lotus Esprit specs
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 21.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 16.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 394 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $26.04 |
1985 Lotus Esprit: every figure
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 17 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $5,208 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1985 Lotus Esprit
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1985 Lotus Esprit for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1985 Lotus Esprit for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. The 1985 Lotus Esprit for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Before you sign for the Esprit
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Under the hood
Power: the 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo; drive: rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
At 16.8 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 50 litres of fuel. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $78.12 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,800 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the Esprit makes sense
It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Space and size
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
A longer test drive
Rent the Esprit first, and buy only if it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A week with the Esprit answers more than any brochure.
Year and trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $26.04 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $260.40 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Your move
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1985 Lotus Esprit from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Lotus Esprit for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Lotus Esprit
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Lotus Esprit?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1985 Lotus Esprit before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1985 Lotus Esprit have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1985 Lotus Esprit cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $5208.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.