Lotus Esprit
S2 · 1978–1980 · 1 model year · 1 trim
Unverified
Photo: Lotus Esprit S2 front view by Ypsilon from Finland, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Lotus Esprit Classic-Days 2022 IMG 7239 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Lotus Esprit S2 Classic-Days 2022 IMG 7202 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Lotus Esprit 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Lotus Esprit S2 at Legendy 2014 by Jiří Sedláček, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Lotus Esprit S2 front view by Ypsilon from Finland, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lotus Esprit Classic-Days 2022 IMG 7239 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lotus Esprit S2 Classic-Days 2022 IMG 7202 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lotus Esprit 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lotus Esprit S2 at Legendy 2014 by Jiří Sedláček, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | |||||
| Base · Coupe | 2.0L Inline-4 DOHC | 140 | — | 5-speed manual | RWD |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.