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

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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