Chassis No. SCCDA0825XHD15779

The Lotus Esprit V8 Sport 350 arrived in 1999 as the ultimate expression of Colin Chapman's iconic design, with production limited to just 50 examples manufactured between 1999 and 2001. True to Chapman's lightweight engineering philosophy, the Sport 350 achieved impressive performance through significant weight reduction-85 kilograms lighter than the V8 GT on which it was based-thanks to its lightweight bodyshell and special magnesium Crono OZ wheels. Performance was further enhanced with larger AP Racing discs and four-piston calipers at the front, while handling benefited from Monroe 65 dampers, stiffer springs, and an uprated anti-roll bar.

Finished exclusively in Lotus Aluminium Metallic, the Sport 350 was immediately identifiable by its carbon fiber GT1-style rear wing, distinctive door graphics, and bespoke interior featuring Black bolsters with Blue Alcantara inserts and complementary blue accents throughout the cabin and engine bay. With 350 horsepower delivered by the 3.5-liter flat-plane crank twin-turbo V8, the Sport 350 dispatched the 0-97 km/h (60 mph) sprint in just 4.3 seconds en route to a top speed of 282 km/h (175 mph)-making it one of the most formidable and exclusive British sports cars of its era.

Supplied new by Kumschick, the official Swiss Lotus dealer at a cost of 135,900 Swiss Francs, this left-hand-drive Lotus Esprit V8 Sport 350 is offered complete with its original order form and subsequent new car invoice from 1999. These documents show that the car was delivered with factory equipment including sports exhaust, chrome exhaust tips, CD radio, and climate control, and was first registered on 18 June 1999 to Herr Wolf G. Thieme of Regensdorf, Switzerland. Extensive service records chronicle consistent maintenance in Thieme's ownership from 1999-2015. This included a professional engine overhaul in 2004 at approximately 40,000 kilometers, while the brakes and suspension were upgraded with H&R springs and additional instrumentation was installed in the center console for oil pressure and temperature monitoring. Following an engine failure in 2006 at approximately 51,000 kilometers, a second comprehensive overhaul was performed, this time incorporating significant performance upgrades at a cost of €18,211.

These thoughtfully executed upgrades included the installation of a sport intercooler, sports exhaust, and sports differential, along with reinforcement of the gearbox to accommodate increased torque output beyond the factory 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) output. In 2009, the engine tuning was further refined, resulting in the current impressive specification that delivers 418 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 522 Nm (385 lb-ft) at 4,000 rpm-figures verified by dyno testing in 2022. Under current ownership since 2015, the most recent comprehensive service was completed in 2021 which included the replacement of the timing belt, followed by a recent technical inspection in 2025 in preparation for the sale.

One of only 50 examples produced, this Sport 350 combines the pinnacle of Esprit exclusivity with thoughtful performance and reliability upgrades. With its two-owner, well-documented history, it offers its third owner a thoroughbred British sports car with exceptional capabilities and impeccable rarity.