Lotus Plans New Esprit In 2012

Lotus is forging ahead with a new Elise and new Esprit, with predicted production dates of 2011 and 2012.

The Elise is most likely to be a development of today’s car, rather than a variant of the new Evora, which has a very different alloy chassis, and is heavier. Insiders say the Elise may be seen late in 2010, but sales won’t start until 2011.

Production of the Esprit is dependent on sufficient funds being generated by the Evora and, possibly, cash from an outside investor.


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Type707 - 5/11/2009 2:13:31 PM

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Nice Lambo

B7FAN - 5/11/2009 4:05:29 PM

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it look like a cross between a gallardo and a chysler sebring...lmao....the car is lacking in the design department.

WorldofLuxury - 5/11/2009 7:15:55 PM

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On Top Gear, Hammond mentioned something about the Lotus people complaining that Lamborghini stole their Espirit's overall design. (That was the first time I actually researched and found out about the Espirit and Diablo :P)

M_Motorsport - 5/11/2009 3:40:23 PM

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The lone Lotus without a Toyota engine!

Jordanski - 5/11/2009 6:59:52 PM

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It's about damn time.

sector - 5/12/2009 10:57:56 PM

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Pikachu meets Mr. gallardo