Lotus mentions Esprit in latest Paris verbal teaser
Mystery will be solved on September 30th
With the Paris Motor Show just around the corner, Lotus has released a puzzling promotional teaser.
After mentioning several events that took place in 1975 (the Watergate verdict, the founding of Microsoft, and the birth of David Beckham), the statement goes on to say "1975 also marked the birth of another British legend when the Lotus Esprit was officially launched at the Paris Motor Show in October." Jokingly, the press release continues "Okay, the earth is still spinning around the sun, but wouldn't you agree that those things happening in 1975 changed the world a bit? Just a little bit?"
As we have previously reported, Lotus is expected to introduce five vehicles at the show. Two of the concepts are expected to be front-engined GTs, while the productions models are rumored to be the Esprit, a roadster, and possibly a Ferrari / McLaren challenging supercar.
Will we see a new Esprit in Paris? We've got our fingers crossed, but we'll find out on September 30th.
1975 - Lotus Does the Time Warp
1975. Ah what a year (not so for Nixon advisors but hey you can't please all the people). The Watergate verdicts aside, 1975 was the year we saw Jaws encourage people to stay out of the sea, Margaret Thatcher become the first female leader of the Conservative party and the future face of British football emerge as David Beckham first drew breath.
1975 also marked the birth of another British legend when the Lotus Esprit was officially launched at the Paris Motor Show in October.
Okay, the earth is still spinning around the sun, but wouldn't you agree that those things happening in 1975 changed the world a bit? Just a little bit?
We do.
And what we also know now is that 35 years later, something breathtaking will happen once again. Once more in Paris. Once more at the Motor Show.
Perhaps a new Esprit? Perhaps not. Or perhaps even more?
Feel free to guess what we're up to but ultimately you're going to have to wait and see. One thing is for sure, it'll be worth the wait.
16.45 CET 30th September 2010, Paris Motor Show. The future starts here.










