Car financing: 1985 Lotus Esprit
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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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.
Car financing: the 1985 Lotus Esprit
No 1985 Lotus Esprit is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is what to know about the 1985 Lotus Esprit before buying one.
A buyer's checks
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
The figures, translated
The powertrain to know here is the 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo, with rear-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
The combined figure, 16.8 L/100 km, means roughly 50 litres for 300 km. Expect about $26.04 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,800 a year for 15,000 miles.
The Esprit in everyday use
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
When the Esprit makes sense
It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends. It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size.
A longer test drive
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. If the Esprit is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$4,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. 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.
Choosing the right one
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Ready to ask?
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
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.
Ask us about the 1985 Lotus Esprit
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.