2013 Lotus Elan and Esprit to be redesigned because they look so much alike

As you may know already, Lotus introduced the Elan and Esprit Concepts back in September, at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Many of the people who saw them (including us) were speechless and expected to see a production version of these concepts. But, it appears that we will have to wait some more, as both concepts were sent back to the drawing board because they look so much alike. We have to admit, that the design is
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Lexus - 3/15/2011 11:20:58 AM

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I think Audi and BMW don't have to because I think their cars supposely come standard with a "Soul or Magical" feeling when you drive it ; ) ah...ha...ha...

The last time I remember they did a comparison between the BMW new 5-Series and Infiniti M56 and the Infiniti M56 has more soul than the BMW.

dlin - 3/16/2011 7:59:01 PM

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Because of steering system.... But, bimmer's suspension tuning and weight distribution probably make up somewhat.

tkindred - 3/15/2011 3:11:50 PM

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I agree Lexus, but it's more "magical" marketing than design that BMW has than anything else.

lexusrox123 - 3/15/2011 8:12:41 PM

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But Aston Martin's cars look pretty much the same, and I'm not complaining! But I do have to admit, the Esprit and Elan look EXACTLY the same.
Please don't wreck the designs, Lotus!