{"id":141891,"date":"2025-12-08T06:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=141891"},"modified":"2025-12-08T00:18:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T06:18:51","slug":"carbon-fiber-lotus-esprit-with-a-twin-turbo-3-5-l-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=141891","title":{"rendered":"Carbon Fiber Lotus Esprit with a Twin-Turbo 3.5 L V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Encor<\/a> is building up to 50 special Lotus Esprit S1 cars. The company uses the chassis, V8 motor, transaxle, windows, and several accessories from the Lotus Esprit V8. The twin-turbo 3.5 L Type 918 V8 is rebuilt with forged pistons, upgraded turbochargers, and modern ECU. It produces 400 hp (294 kW) and 350 lb-ft (474 Nm) of torque. Encor also rebuilds the transaxle with upgraded gears and Quaife limited-slip differential. The S4 chassis goes under a custom carbon fiber monocoque. Encor installs a lowered suspension featuring Bilstein shocks and Eibach springs. Braking is handled by AP Racing six-piston front brakes and four-piston rear brakes. Those are covered by custom billet wheels with Bridgestone Potenza tires.<\/p>\n