Car financing: 1990 Lotus Esprit
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 12.4 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
- 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
Rent a 1990 Lotus Esprit for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: 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.
1990 Lotus Esprit specs
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $21.70 |
1990 Lotus Esprit: every figure
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,340 |
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 1990 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 1990 Lotus Esprit: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 1990 Lotus Esprit before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Buying the 1990 Lotus Esprit is a big decision; here is the information we have.
What to check on the Esprit
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
Under the hood
Its powertrain 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.
Combined fuel use is 12.4 L/100 km: about 37 litres for 300 km. A 300 km weekend costs about $65.10 in energy at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,350 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
The Esprit in everyday use
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
Best uses
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a summer weekend or a special occasion more than a move.
Try before you buy
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the Esprit for a week and see how it fits your life. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
The cost of driving it
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Within the 1990 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Over to you
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
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 1990 Lotus Esprit from us first.
Ask us about the 1990 Lotus Esprit
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1990 Lotus Esprit for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1990 Lotus Esprit
Does CarmaCars sell the 1990 Lotus Esprit?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1990 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 1990 Lotus Esprit have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1990 Lotus Esprit cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4340.00.
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.