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2004 Lotus Esprit V8 — 3.5L 8-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD
This 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 (3.5L 8-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD) takes premium gasoline. PREMIUM
16
MPG combined (14 city / 21 hwy)
$4,800
est. fuel cost / year (EPA, 15k mi)
—
tailpipe CO₂
The EPA lists this trim as premium because that's the fuel the manufacturer specified for its mileage test. Many such engines will run on regular with slightly lower power and MPG — but check your owner's manual to see whether premium is required or just recommended.
EPA fuel type: Premium · class: Two Seaters · retrieved 2026-06-14.