Rumormill: Lotus Esprit to use LFA V10, V8 in lesser spec
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Now this is a rumor. According to the crafty crew at Inside Line, Lotus is set to release details on its planned resurrection of the long-dead Esprit at this year's Paris Motor Show. Even better? There's some indication that the top-of-the-line model may pack the same heavenly V10 found in the current Lexus LFA. Oh yes, we're excited. Inside Line spoke with someone at Lexus who's cozy with the deal who hinted that the 552-horsepower 10-pot would find its way into the car in order to help it better compete with the likes of Ferrari. That's right, kids; Lotus is movin' on up.
There's also word that lower-rung trims will receive the same 5.0-liter V8 found in the Lexus IS-F. With 416 horsepower, that lump is no slouch. Both engine choices would seem to dovetail with the close partnership we've seen between Lotus and Lexus parent company Toyota in the past, and with new Lotus CEO Dany Bahar (formerly of Ferrari) clamoring for ever more powerful, upscale models, all of the puzzle pieces seem to be falling into place.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/27/rumormill-lotus-esprit-to-use-lfa-v10-v8-in-lesser-spec/There's also word that lower-rung trims will receive the same 5.0-liter V8 found in the Lexus IS-F. With 416 horsepower, that lump is no slouch. Both engine choices would seem to dovetail with the close partnership we've seen between Lotus and Lexus parent company Toyota in the past, and with new Lotus CEO Dany Bahar (formerly of Ferrari) clamoring for ever more powerful, upscale models, all of the puzzle pieces seem to be falling into place.
would be nice those 2 options if true...
Edited by GTRene on Saturday 28th August 14:38
A more than evens chance would be my view. EVO picked this rumour up over a year ago, in May 2009, before the LF-A was even launched. The rumour has surfaced a couple of times.
http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/index.php/top...
Pity the concept drawing was pants.
http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/index.php/top...
Pity the concept drawing was pants.
Having read the cryptic press releases and seen things like the Lotus developed taxi in the papers this weekend, I'm almost certain the new Esprit will have some form of hybrid or alternative power source. I've not got any inside knowledge, but I've read all the press releases and that seems fairly likely to me.
Edited by RobM77 on Monday 13th September 14:49
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