WhatClassAmIAutocross Classing Guide

SCCA® Solo classing — unofficial guide

What autocross class is a Lotus Esprit Turbo?

ASStreetSSTStreet Touring

A stock 1996–2004 Lotus Esprit Turbo runs in AS (Street) under the 2026 SCCA Solo Rules. Built to Street Touring allowances (within SST tire and wheel limits), it runs SST.

Class by preparation level

Stock (Street)AS
Street TouringSST
Street Prepared
Street ModifiedSSM
Prepared

A “—” means the car isn’t listed at that level; a build lands in the least-prepared category its modifications allow.

From the 2026 rulebook (Appendix A)

Street: 'Esprit Turbo (1996-2004)' = AS. ST: 'Esprit Turbo (1996-2004)' = SST.

Unofficial guidance verified against the 2026 SCCA® Solo® Rules — always confirm against the current rulebook before competing. Classing data cites the exact Appendix A wording it relies on. Spot an error? Report it on GitHub.