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1992 Lotus Esprit (Hi Wing, burgundy, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Lotus
Model: Esprit
Variant: Hi Wing
Year: 1992
Decade: 1990s
Colour: Burgundy
Types: Classic Sports car

This catalogue entry records a 1992 Lotus Esprit Hi Wing in burgundy, a sports car, from the 1990s.

The 1992 Lotus Esprit Hi Wing in burgundy is filed under Classic and Sports car, within the 1990s picture cars.

1990s on screen

A nineties traffic selection can include earlier vehicles, provided the references support the mix rather than treating the decade label as a complete casting rule. Phones and other carried items can change the reading of a nineties scene, so close action around a vehicle should be checked alongside the wardrobe and props. Street signs and advertising can be strong date clues, so they need reviewing even when an exterior location has changed very little since the nineties.

Possible roles in a production

Visible badges and registration details deserve review in a close sports-car shot, particularly where the production needs fictional plate treatment or cleared branding. A conversation beside a parked sports car can keep attention on the people, allowing the vehicle to remain part of the setting rather than the subject. Access for performers should be tried with the exact sports car, especially when bags or formal costume have to be managed during an entrance.

About this listing

Burgundy is the colour listed for this 1992 Lotus Esprit Hi Wing, categorised as Classic and Sports car. There are 6 Lotus Esprits in the catalogue. Year records in the model selection begin at 1978 and end at 1998. For a different colour, the model listings also show white, black and gold, black and green and gold. For a broader search, the make collection covers 27 Lotus vehicles and the period collection 371 cars from the 1990s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1992 Lotus Esprit in burgundy for filming?

For a filming enquiry, name the Lotus Esprit and describe the shot alongside your dates and location; we will check availability rather than assume a booking.

Is the photo of this exact car?

This image helps you recognise the Lotus Esprit; it is not evidence of the exact car supplied, whose identity and colour are confirmed when options are sent.

What if this Lotus Esprit isn't available?

Looking beyond the 6 Lotus Esprits, you can browse 27 Lotus vehicles, or use the 371 cars from the 1990s collection to consider a different model for the period.

Can it be driven on camera?

Permission to film the Lotus Esprit driving is not automatic, since the owner, insurance and scene all matter; we confirm the driving plan, drivers and transport in the brief.

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