Wayne Collins' 1978 Lotus Esprit with Chevy 4.3L V6 Engine

Wayne Collins' 1978 Lotus Esprit with Chevy 4.3L V6 Engine



Owner: Wayne Collins
City: Waterford Connecticut
Model: 1978 Lotus Esprit
Engine: Chevy 4.3L V6
Conversion by: owner

The Chevy 4.3L V6 provides generous torque, reliable operation, and ease of service.
The Chevy 4.3L V6 provides generous torque, reliable operation, and ease of service.

A racing fuel cell provides a substantial safety enhancement.
A racing fuel cell provides a substantial safety enhancement.

Sparco seats and Spartan dashboard.
Sparco seats and Spartan dashboard.


Shiny red paint.
Shiny red paint and a lightweight polycarbonate rear window.

All photos by Wayne Collins for BritishV8's exclusive use. Copyright 2010. All rights reserved.


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