Esprit replacement in new Autocar mag.

[Tacoboy]

The new issue of Autocar talks about the Esprit replacement and a new supercharged Exige.

[peter450]

theres been a lot out on the supercharged exige already there a good dollop of info on the offcial lotus site, as for the esprit theres nothing concrete yet other than were getting one

[poptosis]

I heard that the Esprit replacement had been scrapped very recently. I really really hope this isn't true but it was from what should be a reasonably reliable source.

Anyone else heard rumours to that effect?

[jig]

Yes, I heard that a few weeks ago. I've got a deposit on one and my dealer hasn't told me anything though...

[poptosis]

I heard that Lotus received insufficient interest and deposits to continue with the project

With no Elise S3 in the pipeline is this the begining of the end???

[Tuna]

poptosis said:

I heard that Lotus received insufficient interest and deposits to continue with the project With no Elise S3 in the pipeline is this the begining of the end???

I must admit I hadn't checked, but I wasn't aware that they were taking deposits already. After the M250 debacle, I wouldn't put money down until I saw a car. Why Lotus would want to judge a car's worth by counting deposits before even a prototype is seen is beyond me.

Are you sure you're not making this up?

[ErnestM]

The Elise S3 is on track for the US by 2008/2009. It will be a fully Federalized car and require no waivers.

I can't see them NOT replacing the Esprit. Of course, if anybody wants to link to a press release, etc, I will be happy to read it...

ErnestM

[poptosis]

Tuna said:

poptosis said: I heard that Lotus received insufficient interest and deposits to continue with the project With no Elise S3 in the pipeline is this the begining of the end??? Are you sure you're not making this up?

Just what I was told by Miles at Fiberglass services who was very downbeat about all things lotus. Im not scare mongering, just thought it was a shame that there seems to be problems at lotus. Personnaly I would love to see a lotus supercar in development because in ten years I might just be able to afford a second hand one.

regards,