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10-31-2009, 08:49 AM
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| Lotus Esprit V10
 
A legendary Lotus is returning – it’s the new Esprit! The dust has only just settled on the stunning Evora, but already the Norfolk firm is setting its sights even higher. And our exclusive pictures show how the reborn supercar will take shape.
The new mid-engined model revives a badge that was used on the original Lotus flagship between 1976 and 2004. And with a choice of 6, 8 and 10-cylinder powerplants, it will take the fight to the Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo, as well as Audi’sstorming R8 V10.
Lotus’s special relationship with Toyota has been well documented – the Japanese manufacturer already supplies engines for the Elise, Exige and 2-Eleven, plus the Evora. Our sources have revealed that the partnership will step up a gear for the Esprit.Toyota’s luxury arm, Lexus, will be called on to provide a pair of high-power engines.
The entry-level Esprit will be equipped with a tuned version of the Evora’s 3.5-litre V6, producing around 300bhp, while a mid-range model gets the 414bhp 5.0-litre V8 from the Lexus IS F. But taking the new Lotus into the big league will be the earth-shattering 550bhp 4.8-litre V10 from the upcoming LF-A supercar.
Mated to a six-speed semi-automatic paddle shift transmission, this unit should provide the Esprit with performance to match some of the fastest cars on the planet.
A 0-60mph sprint time of less than four seconds is expected, and judging by pre-production testing of the LF-A(see Issue 1,066), the car is likely to hit a top speed in excess of 200mph.
Underpinning the model will be a wider and longer version of the Evora’s rear-wheel-drive platform. This should ensure the handling is worthy of the Esprit name. The wedge-like profile clearly takes cues from Giorgetto Giugiaro’s 1976 design – a car made famous by 1977’s James Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me.
But a combination of creases and curves is used to provide the modern-dayEsprit with a muscular and aggressive stance on the road. Inside, the newcomer will build on the style of the Evora’s leather-clad cabin – soit’s expected to be the most luxurious interior Lotus has ever designed, a must if the car is to tempt customers away from more established supercar manufacturers.
Pricesare likely to start from around ￡75,000 for the entry-level car, and rise to ￡150,000 for the V10. We’ll have to wait until at least 2012 for the Esprit’s official debut, though. Lotus won’t embark on final development until the Evora is making a consistent profit. But by adding the new car to the line-up, total production at the firm’s Hethel plant could reach 4,000-5,000 models annually.
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striking body style with the good ole lotus rear end, love it
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#3 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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wow that's sick!
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10-31-2009, 08:57 AM
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i love it!
now when is it comming to weissach? :{D
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10-31-2009, 09:52 AM
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nice.
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10-31-2009, 10:05 AM
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looks sweet
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10-31-2009, 10:56 AM
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eww what happened to the back?
Wheels look great and overall shape is great though, but a bit too cartoon-ey for me
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10-31-2009, 11:22 AM
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why??
the old esprit was timeless... they had to go f it up
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10-31-2009, 11:41 AM
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#9 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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ewww
looks like they are trying to make the front look lambo/ferrari - esque
fucking ugly = fugly.
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its gorgeous... i want one
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10-31-2009, 12:34 PM
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The production version should be hot as hell!
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10-31-2009, 01:46 PM
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itss soo niceeee
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^ because of the toyota engine, this might be one of the least expensive exotic to own......definitely cheaper than Ferrari or Lambo...
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150k pounds seems like it's going to undercut the LFA especially if it has the same engine. Considering that Lotus keeps its cars relatively light, the new Esprit might poach some of the LFA sales..
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Originally Posted by Adrenaline Rush 150k pounds seems like it's going to undercut the LFA especially if it has the same engine. Considering that Lotus keeps its cars relatively light, the new Esprit might poach some of the LFA sales.. | wrong.. because lfa is limited to 500, it's going to be sold out eventually.
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10-31-2009, 09:24 PM
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Am I the only one that thinks it's ugly?
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Originally Posted by skyxx Am I the only one that thinks it's ugly? | no.
I think it's ugly.
now fail me revscene, i command you.
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10-31-2009, 09:55 PM
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^ cause the front wheels looks photoshopped
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Originally Posted by unit why??
the old esprit was timeless... they had to go f it up | 
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Originally Posted by asian_XL ^ cause the front wheels looks photoshopped | It's not really that, it's the front too. :/
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10-31-2009, 10:05 PM
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i hate the fact that the taillights trim reminds me of ebay altezzas for an rps13
i think the rims are a horrible choice for what the car's purpose is
it's a light, balanced, sports car. or was.
i dont know what the fuck it is now, looks like it should be in a bond movie.
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#23 | | Hypa owned my ass at least once
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soooo niceee
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want.
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11-01-2009, 09:41 AM
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Nice!
I think it looks like a hot wheels car though...
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