The S2 featured an inch wider track, larger tail lamps with integral fog-lights, Lotus designed alloy wheels, vertical air intakes behind the rear side windows and a wrap around front spoiler, as well as numerous detail modifications to the interior, dashboard and engine. It entered the market priced at £11,235.52, including £800.26 VAT, and was the firm's most prestigious model until the Esprit S2.2 was launched in January 1980. Lotus sold YVG 789S to a private owner and records show that it was re-registered as YKO 48S and painted red in January 1990. However, it has not been heard of since the mid 1990s and is modelled here as it was when being used for Lotus press and publicity duties in 1978/9.
Engine: 1973cc 4IL DOHC 16V
Power: 160bhp@6200rpm
Torque: 140lbs.ft@4900rpm
0-60mph: 6.8 seconds
Maximum speed: 138mph