Lotus to unveil Esprit, Seven, and two heavy hybrid concepts in Paris - report

2012 Lotus Esprit Artists Rendering | Copy Avarvarii

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Francois

I always liked the way an old Esprit looks. Hope they will make a new one properly in case of design, quality and performance to be a serious rival to 911 , Gallardo or even a 458 Italia.

August 30, 2010 10:30 am

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Hero Sina

So who makes the turbo V8 engine?i say it's BMW

August 30, 2010 10:39 am

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Peamousse

I read Lotus picked up the LFA's V10 to fit into the Esprit... I hope it's only rumors... :s

August 30, 2010 11:34 am

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599FXX

The power plant will most likely be a Cosworth TTV8. Look at their Exos open wheel track day car...

August 30, 2010 11:42 am

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uzzie

im sorry but this is stupid this lotus looks soooooo much like the zenvo st1, the spoiler, fenders, side mirrors etc.... look the same, i actually thought it was a zenvo before i clicked on it, you people should go check it out tell me people, is the zenvo st1 made by lotus?

August 30, 2010 12:16 pm

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Bristol411S3

No. And it took me 2 seconds to find that out. Ever heard of Google?

August 30, 2010 2:35 pm

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HEMI426

Hope they make their one engine for the esprit.

August 30, 2010 12:48 pm

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mikemikemikemike

I hope this is not what the new esprit looks like. I really hope they pay tribute to past esprits by making the new look like old. Not in a retro mustang way but in a way that the 2000 esprit looked like an updated 70's model.

August 30, 2010 4:48 pm

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xLumino

I don't hope so. This one looks great. Hasn't much to do with the original, but when you really like the original esprit, then buy a good used one!

August 31, 2010 10:39 am

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clokwork

I'd love to have an Esprit in the garage. Can't wait to see a possible production version.

August 30, 2010 7:55 pm

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benzboy

Wow the body design, what a hot mess, looks like fish keep in radioactive water, not good at all.

August 31, 2010 1:38 am

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Europaman1

I agree benzboy, I'm a Lotus fan, but, I don't like the look of this. I just hope it turns out more like the 'artist impression' shown previously. A Cosworth TTV8 engine sounds good.

August 31, 2010 2:40 am

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GTurbo

This is essentially a slightly remixed Evora design just as the Evora is a slightly remixed Elise. No surprises there then. An Esprit design this is not! However, I like the sound of a V8 engine.

September 24, 2010 7:17 pm

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