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I fit in a 77' 308 GTB, will I fit in a Lotus Esprit?

Discussion in 'British' started by SlickMurphy, Aug 23, 2006.

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  1. SlickMurphy

    SlickMurphy Formula Junior

    Aug 18, 2004
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    Hi guys,

    6'3" and am comfortable in the 308. Will a 1993+ Esprit 4 cylinder be as roomy?

    David
     
  2. jungathart

    jungathart Guest

    Jun 11, 2004
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    David,
    The 308 is not known for being accomodating to tall drivers, but if you find yourself comfortable in one, then you should be more so in the Esprit. I am not 6'3 but have sat in both cars and can say that the latter has a tad more room.
    Hope my 2c worth helps.:)
     
  3. Meister

    Meister F1 Veteran
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    Interesting... I'm 5-8 sothat's a lot shorter, but I feel I have a lot more room in the 308 than the Esprit. I mostly drive the 308 with the top off, so that may cahnge the feel, but overall I feel a lot more confined in the Esprit.
     
  4. tjacoby

    tjacoby F1 Rookie

    Nov 1, 2003
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    I fit ok in a 308GTB, not the GTS - that extra inch made all the difference.

    The '98 Esprit TT I looked at fit ok.
     
  5. Meister

    Meister F1 Veteran
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    Just went out to the garage and put the top on the GTS... at 5'-8", I've got about 3 1/2-4" of headroom. In the Esprit (88) it's more like 3- 3 1/2" of head room so a little less overall headroom.

    And like I said before, with the high "tunnel" in the esprit and the rake of the windsheild, I've got a lot less overall room and apparent visibility.

    I have a hard time imagining being much taller than 5-8, 5-10 and trying to fint in either....don't let that stop you by any means though =)
     
  6. Tony K

    Tony K Formula 3

    Jun 7, 2006
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    I'm 6' 2.5" and fit fine in an Esprit S1. It's a bit tight with a helmet on. Later Esprits have more room.
     
  7. SlickMurphy

    SlickMurphy Formula Junior

    Aug 18, 2004
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    Thanks guys. It is impossible to find an Esprit locally to sit in.

    david
     
  8. mfennell70

    mfennell70 Formula Junior

    Nov 3, 2003
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    Wow. At 6', 175lbs, I feel cramped in my '86 HCI, comfortable in my '95 S4s.
     
  9. EC308

    EC308 Formula 3

    Aug 28, 2005
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    I'm 6'3" and use my S4 at least 3 days a week. I have no problem other than seeing when the light turns green if the top isn't off.
     
  10. Pantera

    Pantera F1 Rookie

    Nov 6, 2004
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    I sat in an early 90's lotus and it was a rather snug fit but since im probably the biggest person here you shouldn't have any problems.

    Now for head room your on your own, im short.
     

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