Lotus Esprit Coupe (1984-2003) running costs and reliability

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Running costs rating: 2 out of 52.0

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Miles per pound (mpp)

Reliable fuel consumption data for comparison purposes is not available for this model.

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Fuel economy

A more stringent standard for fuel economy (WLTP) was introduced from September 2017, and this model was not required to undergo that test. Its fuel economy measured under the previous test system was 21 - 25 mpg. However these figures are less likely to be achievable in real world driving and so should never be compared to another car's mpg which was measured under the newer, more realistic WLTP system.

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Much cheaper to buy and run than a Ferrari, but it still needs lots of care and regular attention from a specialist mechanic (which doesn’t come cheap). Fuel consumption is high on all models and the insurance bill is befitting of a supercar.

Not famed for its reliability – all suffer from minor niggles and cars that aren’t well cared for punish their owners with lots of problems. Not a supercar you can use everyday. But look after it and it’s capable of long trouble-free rewarding drives.