Description
First registered January 1996. Purchased by current owner June 1998
An excellent example of the few remaining 2. 2 litre Lotus-engine Esprit S4S model.
British Racing Green/ Magnolia Leather interior. Oz Split Rim Wheels (refurbished 2017). Stunning appearance and condition reflect care and attention applied throughout 26 years of ownership. Current 70k recorded mileage affected only by brief period of odometer repair.
Extensive documentation provides a record of every event associated with the car including continuous, comprehensive, lifetime service and maintenance history mainly provided by Lotus accredited specialists. All necessary repairs completed when required including (for example) full suspension replacement by Esprit Engineering in 2017 (67k miles). Released in 1994, the Esprit S4S fits between the 264bhp S4 and the Sport 300. The S4S was designed to drive like a 300 and ride like an S4. No increase from the standard cars 2. 2 litres was necessary to find the S4S's extra power; Improved gas flow dynamics and enlarged inlet ports and valves are the main cylinder head modifications. A hybrid Garrett AiResearch T3/ 60 turbocharger and altered management programme endow the engine with even more torque over a wider spread.
The S4S takes the 300's rear wing and wheel arch extensions and gains OZ split rim racing alloy with 245 and 285 section Michelin tyres. Big ventilated discs and callipers are by Brembo.
Lotus data records 367 cars manufactured between 1994 and 1997 – unconfirmed information indicates that by 2018, 31 remained licenced for road use or hold SORN status.
N 851 CKX was first registered on 3rd January 1996 and acquired by the current owner in June 1998. Other than relatively short distances affected by odometer failure/ repair, the recorded 70k mileage is accurate.
