9. 1998 Lotus Esprit Sport 350: The Ultimate Evolution
The Esprit Sport 350 represented the pinnacle of the model’s evolution, limited to just 50 hand-built examples.
Lotus focused on shedding weight and boosting performance, utilizing carbon fiber extensively and fitting upgraded brakes for truly track-ready dynamics.
The result was a razor-sharp driving machine that many enthusiasts consider the best-handling Esprit of all time—an exclusive, uncompromising tribute to the car’s motorsport roots.
Source: Top Gear