Upcoming Lotus Eagle Teaser Picture

Lotus is gearing up for July 22 world debut of it Project Eagle, a mid-engined 2+2 Lotus sports car at the British Motor Show. The photo that you see here of the curtain drapped car with its headlights and fog lamps lit is the sneak preview of upcoming Eagle. And this picture has been released in preparation for the Lotus diamond (60th) anniversary celebration that will be held in September.

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Rennsport - 6/29/2008 4:29:09 PM

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A mid-engine 2+2? Just like the Ferrari Mondial I suppose.

Matthew1 - 6/30/2008 6:13:52 AM

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Lotus doesn't have the resources or funding to develop its own engine, one that will meet both European and American emissions laws -doing so is VERY costly.

Secondly, a V8 would not be a good idea, because:

a) The Eagle is not their flagship car
b) The engine is too big (The Eagle is smaller than the Esprit)
c) Lotus is smart, they use whatever configuration best suits the cars size, demeanor, market and handling characteristics.

That's why Lotus's engineering consultancy works for so many top car manufacturers. They know what they are doing.

ubercool - 6/30/2008 5:21:13 PM

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Cool motor...

t_bone - 6/30/2008 9:24:58 PM

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Geometry and Functions In “N” Adaptions Light Visionary Model.

Oh wait, that's not a BMW...it's only a cover. Whew.