Top speed: 4 of 4 variants rated.
Lotus Esprit V8 tops the Lotus Esprit ranking by Top speed, at 283 km/h (176 mph).
| # | Variant | Year | Body | Fuel | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lotus Esprit V8 | 2002 | Coupe | Petrol | 283 km/h (176 mph) |
| 2 | Lotus Esprit V8 | 1997 | Coupe | Petrol | 282 km/h (175 mph) |
| 3 | Lotus Esprit V8 GT | 1997 | Coupe | Petrol | 274 km/h (170 mph) |
| 4 | Lotus Esprit GT3 | 1997 | Coupe | Petrol | 263 km/h (163 mph) |