The top speed of the Lotus Esprit varies depending on the model and year of production. The Series 1 and 2 Esprits had a top speed of around 135 mph, while the Series 3 and later models had a top speed of up to 160 mph. The final iteration of the Esprit, the Esprit V8, had a top speed of around 175 mph, making it one of the fastest production cars of its time.